Phalgun month’s Shukla Paksha Dwitiya — celebrated as Phulera Dooj — commemorates the unwavering love between Lord Krishna and Radha. In the Braj region (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana), this day marks the beginning of a traditional “flower holi” and is widely…
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and courage. Observed with great fervor across India and in many parts of the world, Hanuman Jayanti inspires devotees to…
Mahashivratri is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Observed every year on the Chaturdashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna (or sometimes Magha depending on the lunar cycle), Mahashivratri is a night of…
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026 is observed in the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Phalguna season and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The word Vijaya means victory, and devotees keep this vrat with the faith that Shri Hari helps them overcome obstacles,…
Shri Ramdas Navami—popularly called Das Navami—is an important spiritual observance in Maharashtra and in many Ram-bhakta communities. It marks the Mahasamadhi (death anniversary) of Samarth Ramdas Swami, the 17th‑century saint-poet who combined devotion to Shri Ram and Shri Hanuman with…
Bhanu Saptami is one of those beautiful Hindu observances that many people hear about only when it appears on a Panchang—and then they wonder, “What exactly is this, and why is it important?” If you’ve never observed it before, you’re…
Below is a clean, easy-to-scan list of major Indian festivals and widely observed days in 2026, arranged in chronological order from January to December. The table includes the festival name, date, a short note, and Tithi (where applicable). Note: Tithi…
Sant Narhari Sonar is remembered in Maharashtra’s bhakti tradition as a saint who turned everyday work into worship and replaced sectarian pride with a lived experience of spiritual oneness. The word “Sonar” is not a title of royalty or an…
If you’ve heard someone say “Tomorrow is Guru Pratipada” and you’re wondering what it actually means, you’re not alone. Guru Pratipada (also written as Gurupratipada or Shri Guru Pratipada) is a special Hindu observance focused on Guru Bhakti—honoring the Guru…
Shri Vishwakarma Jayanti is a day devoted to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman in the Hindu tradition—revered as the source of skill, design, and the spirit of creation. On this day, people don’t only worship a deity; they…