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Festival guides
Evergreen context for planning. Confirm annual and local dates through the relevant panchang or temple authority.
Makar Sankranti
The harvest festival marking the sun's northward journey.
Maha Shivratri
The Great Night of Shiva — fasting, vigil, and abhishekam.
Holi
The festival of colours, celebrating the triumph of devotion over ego and the arrival of spring.
Ram Navami
Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, the embodiment of righteousness and duty.
Raksha Bandhan
Celebrating the sacred bond of protection and love between brothers and sisters.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Welcoming Ganesha, remover of obstacles and god of beginnings.
Krishna Janmashtami
Marking the midnight birth of Lord Krishna with fasting, bhajans, and the gentle rocking of a decorated cradle.
Navratri
Nine nights honouring the divine feminine, ending in Dussehra.
Durga Puja
Honouring Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura across five days of devotion and celebration.
Diwali
The festival of lights — Lakshmi Puja, diyas, and new beginnings.
Chhath Puja
A rigorous four-day observance of gratitude to the Sun God, offered at the riverbank at sunset and sunrise.