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Maha Navami is the last day of Durga Puja, celebrated with grandeur and devotion. In Bengal, it is a time for prayer, rituals, feasts, and processions to honor Goddess Durga. Devotees worship her for strength, protection, and prosperity.

Bengal Maha Navami 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Bengal Maha Navami 2026

Bengal Maha Navami 2026: Festival Details, Dates & Events

Bengali

Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.

Buddha Purnima 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Buddha Purnima 2026

AshaAshadha Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima in some Hindu communities, is celebrated to honor Gautama Buddha and his teachings. It is a day of reflection and gratitude, where followers engage in prayers, sermons, and meditation, remembering Buddha’s path of wisdom, compassion, and peace.

Ashadha Purnima 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Ashadha Purnima 2026

Buddhism

The English New Year, celebrated on January 1st, marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year. It is widely recognized as a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Festivities include fireworks, parties, and family gatherings. In many cultures, the night before, called New Year’s Eve, is celebrated with events that lead to the midnight countdown.

English New Year 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

English New Year 2026

Celebrated on December 1st every year, World AIDS Day serves as a reminder to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, commemorate those who have died, and stand in solidarity with individuals living with the disease.

World AIDS Day 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

World AIDS Day 2026

Christianity

Bi-monthly occasion dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the 13th day of each lunar fortnight.

Guru Pradosh Vrat Jan 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Guru Pradosh Vrat Jan 2026

Hinduism

National Youth Day is observed every year on January 12th, marking the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. It aims to inspire the youth to follow his principles of education, strength, and spirituality, contributing to personal and societal growth.

National Youth Day 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

National Youth Day 2026

Others

Rohini Vrat is an important fast primarily observed by Jain women, which starts on the day of Rohini Nakshatra and continues until the Nakshatra ends. The vrat is observed on specific days when Rohini Nakshatra falls, generally once every 27 days. Women partake in this vrat with devotion, and the fast is broken after offering prayers and completing rituals dedicated to Lord Vasupujya. The fasting is believed to bring peace and harmony to families and safeguard against difficulties.

Rohini Vrat January 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Rohini Vrat January 2026

Marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara).

Makar Sankranti 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Makar Sankranti 2026

Jainism

A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Punjab.

Lohri 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Lohri 2026

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is an important festival primarily celebrated in Maharashtra, marking the birth anniversary of the iconic Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born on February 19, 1630, in Shivneri Fort. Celebrations include grand processions, cultural programs, speeches, and reenactments of Shivaji’s life and battles. Schools and colleges hold events to educate students about Shivaji’s role in history, and public gatherings highlight his contributions to Indian history and culture.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026

Sikhism

Hazrat Alis Birthday, also known as Moulid Ali, is an important religious observance among Shia Muslims, celebrating the birth of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin, and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. He is regarded as the first Imam in Shia Islam and a key figure in Islamic history.

Hazarat Alis Birthday 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Hazarat Alis Birthday 2026

Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims. It marks the revelation of the Quran and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and sinful behavior.

Ramadan 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Ramadan 2026

Islam

Muslim

On Bhogi Pandigai, people discard old possessions and light bonfires to symbolize the removal of negative energy, inviting prosperity and joy.

Bhogi Pandigai 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Bhogi Pandigai 2026

Harvest festival celebrated over four days in Tamil Nadu.

Pongal 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Pongal 2026

Tamil

Devotees observe a vrata and offer water, sesame, and prayers to Bhishma for ancestral peace and spiritual merit.

Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi 2026

Krishna Parashurama Dwadashi commemorates the divine energy of Parashurama, the warrior-sage incarnation of Vishnu. He represents righteous anger used to restore dharma. According to Puranic traditions, Parashurama eliminated oppressive rulers to re-establish cosmic balance.

Krishna Parashurama Dwadashi 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

Krishna Parashurama Dwadashi 2026

Vaishnavism

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Pohela Boishakh, also known as the Bengali New Year, is a vibrant festival celebrated with cultural events, fairs, and special processions. People dress in traditional attire, enjoy Bengali cuisine, and partake in various folk performances. The festival symbolizes unity, joy, and cultural pride among Bengali communities, bringing families and communities together to celebrate the year’s auspicious beginning.

Pohela Boishakh 2026

The festival of Vishu is observed with various rituals, including preparing a special arrangement called Vishu Kani, where items symbolizing prosperity are displayed for a fortunate start to the new year. People wake up to view the Vishu Kani as the first sight of the day, followed by visits to temples, exchange of gifts, and family feasts featuring traditional dishes.

Malayalam New Year 2026

This festival is dedicated to the celebration of divine marriages and is considered highly auspicious for conducting weddings. Devotees observe fasts, perform special prayers, and participate in temple processions. It is a day filled with spiritual fervor, and it is believed that observing rituals on Panguni Uthiram grants blessings of unity and harmony within families.

Panguni Uthiram 2026

Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Tamil communities. On this day, people prepare traditional dishes, decorate their homes with kolams (rangolis), and set up a Kanni arrangement (auspicious items) to attract prosperity. Family gatherings, prayers, and cultural performances are common, as people seek blessings for a prosperous year ahead.

Puthandu 2026

Bank holidays in India are scheduled across the calendar year and vary by region and occasion. They may mark important national events like Republic Day, cultural observances like Holi or Diwali, or regional celebrations like Pongal or Bihu. These holidays provide an opportunity for family gatherings, participation in cultural activities, or rest. They are essential for the functioning of the country, aligning various public and private sectors on collective days off.

Bank Holiday 2026

Merry Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, a significant religious event for Christians. It’s observed with festive gatherings, gift-giving, and a focus on love, peace, and joy.

Merry Christmas 2026

Chaitra Purnima is an important day in Hinduism, observed with various rituals, fasting, and offerings to Lord Vishnu, particularly as part of the Chaitra Navratri celebrations. In many places, devotees visit temples, perform puja, and participate in sacred baths, especially in rivers. This festival also coincides with the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in some regions, adding to its religious significance.

Chaitra Purnima 2026

This festival focuses on renewing grain reserves after the harvest and making offerings to ensure future prosperity. Traditionally, it is a time of prayer for bountiful crops and protection from natural calamities.

Anvadhan Shukla Purnima APR 2026

Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and break it after seeing the Moon, offering Arghya (water) and prayers, seeking blessings for prosperity and mental peace.

Chandra Darshan April 2026

Thrissur Pooram is one of Keralas most vibrant temple festivals, featuring elaborate elephant processions, traditional music, and a spectacular display of fireworks. The main event is a procession where richly decorated elephants carry the temple idols, accompanied by the Panchavadyam, a rhythmic percussion ensemble. The festival is a significant attraction that draws large crowds from across Kerala and beyond, showcasing the grandeur and cultural heritage of the region.

Thrissur Pooram 2026

Harvest festival and marks the Sikh New Year; commemorates the formation of the Khalsa.

Vaisakhi 2026

Vyasa Puja, also known as Guru Purnima, is a traditional festival celebrated to honor Sage Vyasa, the great scholar and compiler of sacred Hindu scriptures. On this day, devotees gather in temples and spiritual centers to pay respects to their spiritual teachers, often reciting verses and performing rituals in homage to their guru. Sage Vyasas contributions to Hinduism are monumental, and he is often regarded as the first guru. The festival emphasizes the role of the guru in guiding ones spiritual journey and is celebrated with devotion and gratitude.

Vyasa Puja 2026

Bakrid is celebrated with the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice) as a symbol of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and willingness to sacrifice for God. It is a day of communal prayers, feasts, and charity.

Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) 2026

The Islamic New Year, or Al-Hijra, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, reflecting on the significance of Prophet Muhammads migration (Hijra) in 622 CE. The date marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar, and it is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, and community gatherings.

Al-Hijra 2026

Chaitra Navapada Oli is a nine-day Jain festival where devotees observe intense fasting and rituals dedicated to the Navapada, or nine supreme entities in Jainism, including virtues and Tirthankaras. This period is marked by prayers, fasting (Ayambil), and spiritual reflection to enhance ones spiritual growth and connection with divine principles.

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