Hindu Festivals 2026

Festival marking the sun's transition into Capricorn. Celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and special sweets.

Marks the beginning of longer days and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan). It is considered highly auspicious for charity and holy dips.

The great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting, night vigils, and worship of Shiva Lingam.

Celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva (Tandava) and symbolizes overcoming darkness and ignorance.

Festival of colors celebrating the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and divine love.

Commemorates the divine love of Radha-Krishna and the burning of demoness Holika, symbolizing triumph of good.

Birthday celebration of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Celebrates the birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. Devotees recite Ramayana and visit Ram temples.

Birthday celebration of Lord Hanuman, the mighty devotee of Lord Ram.

Devotees recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand, visit Hanuman temples, and seek blessings for strength and courage.

Day to honor spiritual and academic teachers. Dedicated to Sage Vyasa.

A day to express gratitude to gurus and teachers who guide us on the spiritual path.

Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters with sacred threads.

Sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on brothers' wrists, symbolizing love and protection.

Birthday celebration of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Celebrates Krishna's birth at midnight in Mathura. Involves fasting, devotional songs, and Dahi Handi celebrations.

Grand festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha with elaborate decorations and idol installations.

Clay idols of Ganesha are installed, worshipped for 10 days, and then immersed in water (Visarjan).

Nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Navadurga).

Each night is dedicated to a different form of Durga. Includes fasting, Garba/Dandiya dance, and puja.

Celebrates the victory of Lord Ram over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Effigies of Ravana are burned across India. Marks the end of Navratri celebrations.

The festival of lights, one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

Celebrates Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth. Homes are decorated with lamps and rangoli.