Vedic Festival & Holiday Index
Track localized puja muhurats, fasting parana, and astronomical alignments
Diwali (Laxmi Puja)
The festival of lights, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and welcoming prosperity.
Karwa Chauth
Fasting day observed by married women for the longevity, safety, and prosperity of their husbands.
Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami)
Celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Sandhi Puja is highly auspicious.
Raksha Bandhan
Celebrating the sacred bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters.
Holika Dahan (Holi)
The festival of colors, beginning with bonfire lighting to burn away negative elements.
Chhath Puja
Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God for energy, health, and longevity.
Maha Shivratri
The great night of Shiva, celebrating the cosmic marriage of Shiva and Parvati.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles and giver of wisdom.
Krishna Janmashtami
Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura.
Makar Sankranti
Harvest festival marking the transition of the Sun into Capricorn (Uttarayana).
Akshaya Tritiya
A highly auspicious day where any venture or purchase (especially gold) brings eternal prosperity.
Rama Navami
Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, the ideal king and personification of righteousness.
Basant Panchami
Welcoming the spring season and celebrating Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and arts.
Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali, dedicated to health (Dhanvantari) and wealth (Kubera).
Bhai Dooj
Sisters perform tikka and pray for the long life of brothers, representing Yama and Yamuna.
Gudi Padwa (Ugadi)
Vedic New Year marking the creation of the universe by Lord Brahma.
Hanuman Jayanti
Celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman, the symbol of absolute devotion, strength, and protection.
Govardhan Puja
Worshiping Govardhan Hill and offering Annakoot (heap of grain) to Lord Krishna.
Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali)
The festival of gods (Dev Diwali) in Varanasi, celebrating Shiva destroying Tripurasura.
Nirjala Ekadashi
The most sacred and difficult waterless fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu to wash away sins.
Pradosh Vrat
Bi-monthly fast observed on the 13th day of lunar cycle to attain peace, health, and fulfillment.
Sankashti Chaturthi
Monthly fasting day dedicated to Ganesha, broken only after looking at the Moon.
Guru Purnima
Expressing gratitude to spiritual, academic, and life teachers on the birthday of Vyasa.
Varalakshmi Vratam
A highly auspicious fasting day observed by married women in South India to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for family prosperity.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
The most sacred Ekadashi in South India. It is believed that the gates of Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu's abode) are opened on this day.
Pongal (Thai Pongal)
A multi-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu to thank the Sun God and farm cattle for agricultural abundance.
Onam (Thiruvonam)
Harvest festival of Kerala celebrating the annual homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali and Vamana Avatar.