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Tamil
Aadi Amavasai
Aadi Amavasai, celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August), is… Read more
Aadi Perukku
Aadi Perukku, also known as the 'Aadi Monsoon Festival,' takes place o… Read more
Hinduism
Ahoi Ashtami
On Ahoi Ashtami, women fast from sunrise until the evening and observe… Read more
Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi falls in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) in th… Read more
Islam
Al-Hijra
The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide… Read more
Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as… Read more
Muslim
Al-Hijra
The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide… Read more
Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as… Read more
Jainism
Anant Chaturdashi
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins
Ashadha Ashtahnika is an eight-day Jain festival dedicated to intense… Read more
Buddhism
Asalha Puja
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
Ashadha Purnima
AshaAshadha Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima in some Hindu communi… Read more
Others
Bank Holiday
Bank holidays in India are scheduled across the calendar year and vary… Read more
Dattatreya Jayanti
This festival is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, a revered deity in the… Read more
Bengali
Bengal Maha Navami
Maha Navami is the last day of Durga Puja, celebrated with grandeur an… Read more
Bengal Vijayadashami
Bengal Vijayadashami is celebrated with grand processions, Durga idol… Read more
Sikhism
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is an important festival primarily… Read more
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti honors the spiritual legacy of Guru Gobind S… Read more
Christianity
Easter
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day… Read more
English New Year
The English New Year, celebrated on January 1st, marks the start of th… Read more
Hinduism
Ahoi Ashtami
On Ahoi Ashtami, women fast from sunrise until the evening and observe… Read more
Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi falls in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) in th… Read more
Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi
This festival is celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the remover of obst… Read more
Akshaya Navami
This festival is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and see… Read more
Akshaya Tritiya
Considered one of the most auspicious days
Amalaki Ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu tradition, marked by a f… Read more
Anant Chaturdashi
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Annapurna Jayanti
Annapurna Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Anna… Read more
Jainism
Anant Chaturdashi
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins
Ashadha Ashtahnika is an eight-day Jain festival dedicated to intense… Read more
Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends
Ashadha Ashtahnika is a Jain festival observed twice a year, typically… Read more
Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas
Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas is primarily observed by the Jain community… Read more
Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins
The festival takes place during the Ashwin month of the Hindu lunar ca… Read more
Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends
Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends is observed during the last day of the Ashwi… Read more
Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins
The Chaitra Navapada Oli festival spans nine days, beginning on the Na… Read more
Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends
Chaitra Navapada Oli is a nine-day Jain festival where devotees observ… Read more
Buddhism
Asalha Puja
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
Ashadha Purnima
AshaAshadha Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima in some Hindu communi… Read more
Bodhi Day
Commemorates the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti is a sacred day for Buddhists, marking the birth, enlig… Read more
Buddha Purnima
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a significant festival in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jai… Read more
Others
Bank Holiday
Bank holidays in India are scheduled across the calendar year and vary… Read more
Dattatreya Jayanti
This festival is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, a revered deity in the… Read more
Earth Day
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 each year, is an international event… Read more
Engineers Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a notable I… Read more
English New Year
The English New Year, celebrated on January 1st, marks the start of th… Read more
Fathers Day
Father's Day is a modern-day festival celebrated by various cultures a… Read more
Friendship Day
Friendship Day is an annual celebration dedicated to appreciating and… Read more
Gandhi Jayanti
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Sikhism
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is an important festival primarily… Read more
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti honors the spiritual legacy of Guru Gobind S… Read more
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of… Read more
Jalaram Bapa Jayanti
Jalaram Bapa Jayanti is a significant festival in Gujarat, honoring th… Read more
Kabirdas Jayanti
Celebrates the birth anniversary of the poet-saint Kabir
Kartik Purnima
Marks the birthday of Lord Kartikeya and significant for Jains and Sik… Read more
Lohri
A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Punjab
Vaisakhi
Harvest festival and marks the Sikh New Year; commemorates the formati… Read more
Bengali
Bengal Maha Navami
Maha Navami is the last day of Durga Puja, celebrated with grandeur an… Read more
Bengal Vijayadashami
Bengal Vijayadashami is celebrated with grand processions, Durga idol… Read more
Christianity
Easter
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day… Read more
English New Year
The English New Year, celebrated on January 1st, marks the start of th… Read more
Good Friday
Good Friday marks the solemn occasion when Christians remember the pas… Read more
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, a significant re… Read more
World AIDS Day
Celebrated on December 1st every year, World AIDS Day serves as a remi… Read more
Muslim
Al-Hijra
The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide… Read more
Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as… Read more
Islam
Al-Hijra
The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide… Read more
Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as… Read more
Tamil
Aadi Amavasai
Aadi Amavasai, celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August), is… Read more
Aadi Perukku
Aadi Perukku, also known as the 'Aadi Monsoon Festival,' takes place o… Read more
Agastya Arghya
Agastya Arghya is a festival dedicated to the sage Agastya, revered fo… Read more
Agni Nakshatram Begins
Agni Nakshatram, literally translating to "Fire Star," signifies a per… Read more
Agni Nakshatram Ends
Agni Nakshatram is a significant period in the Tamil calendar, marking… Read more
Andal Jayanthi
Andal Jayanthi is marked by devotional singing, rituals, and processio… Read more
Bhogi Pandigai
On Bhogi Pandigai, people discard old possessions and light bonfires t… Read more
Chitra Pournami
Chitra Pournami is an important festival for Hindus, especially in Tam… Read more
Lunar Month Festivals
Ashadha
Aadi Amavasai
Aadi Amavasai, celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August), is… Read more
Aadi Perukku
Aadi Perukku, also known as the 'Aadi Monsoon Festival,' takes place o… Read more
Bhadrapada
Agastya Arghya
Agastya Arghya is a festival dedicated to the sage Agastya, revered fo… Read more
Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi falls in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) in th… Read more
Vaishakha
Agni Nakshatram Begins
Agni Nakshatram, literally translating to "Fire Star," signifies a per… Read more
Agni Nakshatram Ends
Agni Nakshatram is a significant period in the Tamil calendar, marking… Read more
Kartika
Ahoi Ashtami
On Ahoi Ashtami, women fast from sunrise until the evening and observe… Read more
Annapurna Jayanti
Annapurna Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Anna… Read more
Magha
Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi
This festival is celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the remover of obst… Read more
Attukal
Attukal Pongala is one of the largest gatherings of women devotees, wh… Read more
Varies
Al-Hijra
The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide… Read more
Jamat Ul-Vida
Jamat Ul-Vida holds immense spiritual significance as it is considered… Read more
Phalguna
Amalaki Ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu tradition, marked by a f… Read more
Bilva Nimantran
The festival is a time for devotees to offer Bilva (Bael) leaves, a fa… Read more
Margashirsha
Andal Jayanthi
Andal Jayanthi is marked by devotional singing, rituals, and processio… Read more
Bhogi Pandigai
On Bhogi Pandigai, people discard old possessions and light bonfires t… Read more
Jyaistha
Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi is one of the 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year… Read more
Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as… Read more
Shravana
Ashtami Rohini
Ashtami Rohini is a vibrant festival dedicated to the birth of Lord Kr… Read more
Bahula Chaturthi
Bahula Chaturthi is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of cows… Read more
Ashwin
Ashwina Begins
The festival marks the commencement of the Ashwin month, which is the… Read more
Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins
The festival takes place during the Ashwin month of the Hindu lunar ca… Read more
Monthly
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the Sankashti Chaturthi obs… Read more
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly observance focused on honori… Read more
Pausha
Bodhi Day
Commemorates the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti honors the spiritual legacy of Guru Gobind S… Read more
Ashadha
Aadi Amavasai
Aadi Amavasai, celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August), is… Read more
Aadi Perukku
Aadi Perukku, also known as the 'Aadi Monsoon Festival,' takes place o… Read more
Asalha Puja
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
Ashadha Amavasya
The new moon day in the month of Ashadha, significant for certain ritu… Read more
Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins
Ashadha Ashtahnika is an eight-day Jain festival dedicated to intense… Read more
Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends
Ashadha Ashtahnika is a Jain festival observed twice a year, typically… Read more
Ashadha Begins
Marks the beginning of the month of Ashadha
Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas
Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas is primarily observed by the Jain community… Read more
Bhadrapada
Agastya Arghya
Agastya Arghya is a festival dedicated to the sage Agastya, revered fo… Read more
Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi falls in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) in th… Read more
Anant Chaturdashi
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Ashtami Shraddha
Ashtami Shraddha is a sacred ritual observed by Hindus to offer prayer… Read more
Bhadrapada Begins
The beginning of Bhadrapada marks a period filled with festivals, ritu… Read more
Bhadrapada Purnima
Bhadrapada Purnima falls on the full moon day of the Bhadrapada month… Read more
Chaturthi Shraddha
Chaturthi Shraddha is observed to honor the spirits of ancestors, part… Read more
Friendship Day
Friendship Day is an annual celebration dedicated to appreciating and… Read more
Vaishakha
Agni Nakshatram Begins
Agni Nakshatram, literally translating to "Fire Star," signifies a per… Read more
Agni Nakshatram Ends
Agni Nakshatram is a significant period in the Tamil calendar, marking… Read more
Akshaya Navami
This festival is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and see… Read more
Akshaya Tritiya
Considered one of the most auspicious days
Bagalamukhi Jayanti
Bagalamukhi Jayanti marks the appearance of Goddess Bagalamukhi, rever… Read more
Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti is a sacred day for Buddhists, marking the birth, enlig… Read more
Buddha Purnima
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha
Chhinnamasta Jayanti
Chhinnamasta Jayanti is a special occasion honoring Goddess Chhinnamas… Read more
Kartika
Ahoi Ashtami
On Ahoi Ashtami, women fast from sunrise until the evening and observe… Read more
Annapurna Jayanti
Annapurna Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Anna… Read more
Bhai Dooj
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
Bhratri Dwitiya
On Bhratri Dwitiya, sisters invite their brothers to their homes, perf… Read more
Champa Shashti
Champa Shashti celebrates Lord Kartikeya’s victory over the demon Tara… Read more
Chhath Puja
Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha
Chitragupta Puja
Chitragupta Puja is celebrated by worshippers to honor Lord Chitragupt… Read more
Damodara Dwadashi
Damodara Dwadashi is celebrated on the twelfth day (Dwadashi) of the w… Read more
Magha
Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi
This festival is celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the remover of obst… Read more
Attukal
Attukal Pongala is one of the largest gatherings of women devotees, wh… Read more
Basant Panchami
Marks the arrival of spring
Bhairavi Jayanti
Bhairavi Jayanti marks the birth of Goddess Bhairavi, who is revered a… Read more
Bhanu Saptami
Bhanu Saptami is observed on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha (wax… Read more
Bhishma Ashtami
Bhishma Ashtami is dedicated to the memory of Bhishma Pitamah, the gra… Read more
Bhishma Panchak Begins
Bhishma Panchak is observed for five days, beginning on the fifth day… Read more
Bhishma Panchak Ends
Bhishma Panchak is a five-day festival, ending on the fifth day after… Read more
Varies
Al-Hijra
The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide… Read more
Jamat Ul-Vida
Jamat Ul-Vida holds immense spiritual significance as it is considered… Read more
Mandala Pooja Begins
Mandala Pooja is a significant ritual in the worship of Lord Ayyappa… Read more
Surya Grahan
In the Hindu tradition, the Surya Grahan is viewed as a time of spirit… Read more
Phalguna
Amalaki Ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu tradition, marked by a f… Read more
Bilva Nimantran
The festival is a time for devotees to offer Bilva (Bael) leaves, a fa… Read more
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti
This festival honors Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, born in 1486 in Nabadwip, W… Read more
Chandra Grahan
Chandra Grahan occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Mo… Read more
Gopalakala
Gopalakala is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna’s childhood, part… Read more
Holi
Festival of colors, celebrating love and the arrival of spring
Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is celebrated by lighting a bonfire, symbolizing the burn… Read more
International Women Day
International Women’s Day is a global celebration acknowledging the so… Read more
Margashirsha
Andal Jayanthi
Andal Jayanthi is marked by devotional singing, rituals, and processio… Read more
Bhogi Pandigai
On Bhogi Pandigai, people discard old possessions and light bonfires t… Read more
Dattatreya Jayanti
This festival is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, a revered deity in the… Read more
Dhanu Sankranti
Dhanu Sankranti is celebrated by Hindus to honor the sun’s transit int… Read more
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi
Devotees observe a day-long fast and offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, se… Read more
Gita Jayanti
Commemorates the day Lord Krishna rendered the Bhagavad Gita
Kalabhairav Jayanti
Kalabhairav Jayanti is a significant day in Hinduism, observed with re… Read more
Margashirsha Begins
Margashirsha is the ninth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and holds… Read more
Chaitra
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Anvadhan
This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and… Read more
Jyaistha
Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi is one of the 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year… Read more
Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as… Read more
Dhumavati Jayanti
Dhumavati Jayanti is a revered day for devotees to worship Goddess Dhu… Read more
Ekadanta Sankashti
On this day, devotees fast from morning till moonrise, worshiping Lord… Read more
Ekadashi Shraddha
Ekadashi Shraddha is a special ritual observed on the 11th day of the… Read more
Fathers Day
Father's Day is a modern-day festival celebrated by various cultures a… Read more
Gandhi Punyatithi
Gandhi Punyatithi, also known as Martyrs' Day, marks the assassination… Read more
Ganga Dussehra
Marks the descent of River Ganga to earth
Shravana
Ashtami Rohini
Ashtami Rohini is a vibrant festival dedicated to the birth of Lord Kr… Read more
Bahula Chaturthi
Bahula Chaturthi is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of cows… Read more
Balarama Jayanti
The festival is marked by prayers, rituals, and recitations from scrip… Read more
Durva Ashtami
Devotees fast and offer Durva grass to Lord Ganesha, believing it puri… Read more
Gayatri Japam
On this day, Brahmins who have undergone the Upanayana ceremony tradit… Read more
Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti
Tulsidas Jayanti commemorates the birth of Goswami Tulsidas, a revered… Read more
Hariyali Amavasya
Hariyali Amavasya, also known as the "Green Amavasya," is a festival d… Read more
Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej is a popular festival where married women pray for their… Read more
Ashwin
Ashwina Begins
The festival marks the commencement of the Ashwin month, which is the… Read more
Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins
The festival takes place during the Ashwin month of the Hindu lunar ca… Read more
Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends
Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends is observed during the last day of the Ashwi… Read more
Ashwina Purnima
Ashwina Purnima is a festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu and marks the e… Read more
Atla Tadde
Atla Tadde is celebrated by married women who fast and offer prayers… Read more
Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox, occurring around September 23rd, signifies the m… Read more
Ayudha Puja
Ayudha Puja is dedicated to worshipping tools, vehicles, weapons, and… Read more
Bali Pratipada
Bali Pratipada is a festival that celebrates the return of King Bali… Read more
Monthly
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi is one of the Sankashti Chaturthi obs… Read more
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly observance focused on honori… Read more
Heramba Sankashti
Heramba Sankashti is a monthly observance in honor of Lord Ganesha in… Read more
Krishnapingala Sankashti
Krishnapingala Sankashti, like all Sankashti Chaturthis, is a day for… Read more
Shani Trayodashi
Shani Trayodashi occurs when the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) aligns wi… Read more
Pausha
Bodhi Day
Commemorates the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti honors the spiritual legacy of Guru Gobind S… Read more
Lohri
A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Punjab
Makar Sankranti
Marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Mak… Read more
Paush Purnima
Marks the beginning of Magha Snana
Pausha Begins
The festival marks the start of the Pausha month, a time associated wi… Read more
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
On this day, devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, seeking h… Read more
Pongal
Harvest festival celebrated over four days in Tamil Nadu
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