Calendar of Hindu Festivities

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Navaratri  -  Shivaratri  -  Bhairava Jayanti  -  Tantric Panchanga

Hindu Calendar

In Hindu Calendar, the day starts with local sunrise and ends with next day local sunrise. As sunrise time is different for all cities, Hindu Calendar made for one city is not valid for any other city. Hence it is important to use location based Hindu Calendar. Further, each Hindu day consists of five elements, which are called angas. These five elements are:
1. Tithi
2. Nakshatra
3. Yoga
4. Karana
5. Var (weekdays)

Panchang

In Hindu Calendar, all five elements together are called Panchang. (pancha - five) + ang - part). Hence Hindu Calendar which shows all five elements for each day is called Panchang. In South India Panchang is known as Panchangam.

Lunar Months

Nakshatras

Yoga

Karana

Tithi

Zodiac

Anandadi Yoga

Samvatsara

Tantric Panchanga

Note: at Jayanti (Dieties birthday) – one can draw the Dieties attention and get his or her Arshirvad (blessing).

Versus at Siddhi day one can attain the Siddhi.

Chaitra Masam

·        Shrī Padyami: Ugadi; Navaratri starts

·        Shrī Tadiya: Uma – Shiva – Agni Rituals for Avadhūta; Crowning Cerimony Pattaabhisheka

·        Shrī Panchami: Naga Sadhana; Sarpatantra

·        Shrī Ashtami: Durga-Ashtami

·        Shrī Rama Navami: 4th Pada

·        Shrī Dashami: Dharmadarshan

·        Chaitra Pūrṇimā: Pashupathastras, Shiva, Manyu, Hanuman Jayanti, Indra can be pleased through Havan

- if in Chaitra Masam: Kṛṣṇa Ashtami falls on Adivaran with Sankranti all 60 years – Kali Siddhiratri night.

Vaishaka Masam

·        Shrī Tadiya: Akshatṛdiya Avadhūta to Hamsa Crowning Ceremony Tithi

·        Shrī Chaviti: Bagalamukhi Jayanti

·        Shrī Chatturdashi: Narasihma, Mātangi, Siddhalakshmi, Chinnemastas Jayanti. Tara - Siddhi day

·        Vaishaka Pūrṇimā: Ardhanareshwara, Chandi Jayanti, Kali Siddhi Day

·        Kṛṣṇa Tadiya: Jñana Jayanti; Sarasvati Jayanti: Gita, Satsang, Sarasvati Yajña

·        Kṛṣṇa Trayodashi: Chinnemastas Siddhi Day

·        Vaishaka Amāvásyā: Shanni Bhagawan Jayanti

Jyeshta Masam

·        Shrī Tadiya: Rahu Jayanti

·        Shrī Ashtami: Dhumavati Jayanti

·        Shrī Dashami: Sadhak who crossed Vira to Bala, Small Crowning Ceremony

Sadhak receives from Sarguru/Siddhashram: Arshirvad, Gurupadukas, Mala, sadhana-clothes, handwritten Granthas with instructions.

Baṭuka Bhairava Jayanti

·        Pūrṇimā

·        Kṛṣṇa Navami: Siddhashram foundation day

·        Jeyeshta Amāvásyā: Jeyeshta Devi = Alakshmi = Deridra – Devata – Attainment - all wishes / boones will be fulfilled

·        Siddhidharana Day: any Sadhana is attainable at this day; especially by concluding Sadhana – process

·        Baṭuka Siddhi Day: Dāshamsa (1/10) Havan done within this Tithi

Ashada Masam (especially for Guru)

·        Shrī Panchami: Pashu starts his/her spiritual journey asa Sadhak/ Sadhika

·        Varahi Navaratri starts

·        Shrī Navami: Ketu Siddhi

·        Tripura Bhairavi Siddhi

·        from Shrī Ekadashi onwards: Chatturmasam starts

·        Guru Pūrṇimā: Havan, night Sadhana

·        At the dawn of Kṛṣṇa Padiami: Shunya-Siddhi is attainable, yet unaware; from there by Gurus Anugraha unbroken Sadhana starts (Nityānushtana Kramam)

*example. at 30 July/2007 near Binsar, Kumaon; when some Pashus made under guidance, after nightly Havan at Dawn from Havankund emerged Chinmangalam.

·        Kṛṣṇa Panchami: Garuda Panchami, Mahalakshmi Jayanti

Sadhak moves from Pashu to Divya State through Gurus nectar (Amṛta-Tīrtham)

·        Kṛṣṇa Ekadashi: Kama-da-Ekadashi; Sadhaks may ask Guru for guidance, wishes, Ashirvad, Sadhana information to attain Siddhis, Guru Sadhana and big Pūjā

·        Kṛṣṇa Trayodashi: Bhagyūdaya Jayanti: Destiny takes new turn through Gurus Kṛpa, changing fate

·        Āshada Amāvásyā: Trey-Panchadasna-Vidya (3 main Vidya, 5 sub-Vidya can be received), Upadesha-Ratri, Kali Vidya, Kalaratri, Kalabhairava, Kalāgnirudra, Mahamṛtyunjaya

Shravanam Masam

whole month for Brahmin women: at each Mangalavaram: Gauri Puja, each Shukravaram: Lakshmi Pūjā

·        Shrī Chaviti and Panchami: Sarpatantram, Naga Panchami

·        Shrī Shashti: Nirguna-Sadhana for Shunya Sadhana Siddhi received from Guru to put it then into practice / Prayoga to play with powers

·        Shrī Ashtami: Durgasiddhi

·        Shravanam Pūrṇimā: Gayatri Jayanti and thread change for Brahmins and other Thread-holders

·        Kṛṣṇa Panchami: Guruparvam, if one has missed Guru Pūrṇimā, one can use that Tithi to serve Guru and to perform Guru-Paduka-Puja

·        Kṛṣṇa Ashtami: Kali Jayanti; Janmāshtami - Kṛṣṇa Jayanti

Bhadrapada Masam

·        Shrī Chavitti: Vinayak Jayanti; Vinayak Navaratri starts

·        Shrī Shashti: Prayogas for elimination of 6 Paps (Sins) -Papaharashashti, Papanashanam - Shiva

·        Shrī Saptami: Ashtalakshmi Jayanti

·        Shrī Dwadashi: Bhuaneshwari Jayanti

Urdhwasanam day for Ganesh after 9 days of special Pūjās,

big Bandhara

·        Bhadrapada Pūrṇimā: Uma-Maheshwara, Vrattam for Suwarsinis, to be charged with feminine powers, fasting till Sandhya (morning, mid-Day or evening prayer)

·        Kṛṣṇa Padyami till Mahalaya Amāvásyā: one four night Pitru Pinda Pradana

·        Kṛṣṇa Saptami: 7 Lokas to be attained with Gayatri Sadhana  

·        Kṛṣṇa Rudrāshtarni: Kamala Siddhi Day

·        Kṛṣṇa Dashami:  Prata Jayanti : all Pitrus will be detached from the trees in Gaya and expect to free them in natural dance and play, storm, thunder, rain to express their happiness

·        Mahalaya Amāvásyā: Pitru-Ātmas will be released and go to heaven, hell or rebirths

Ashwin Masam

·        From Shrī Padyami to Vijayadashami (Dussera or Dassahra) Navaratri starts

·        Shrī Padyami: Dasha Mahavidya Jayanti

·        Shrī Saptami, Ashtami, Navami: Pustaka Mandala Pūjā for Ganesh and Sarasvati, to place their idols in the library or study place and make Pūjā

·        Shrī Ashtami: Durga Jayanti

·        Shrī Trayodashi: Satgurusiddhi: attainment of Satguru

·        Ashwiyuja Pūrṇimā: Sharada Jayanti, a form of Sarasvati

·        Shrī Tadiya: Tara Jayanti

·        Kṛṣṇa Ashtami: Siddhi Prayoga Dinarn to test ones skills with their Siddhis

·        Kṛṣṇa Trayodashi: 3 days continuousiy Lakshmi Pūjā till Amāvásyā

·        Amāvásyā: Dīpavali Day and Kamala Jayanti

Kartika Masam

·        Shrī Padyami: Bhairava Diksha

·        Shrī Shashti: Surya Siddhi Day

·        Shrī Navami: Dashmahavidya Siddhi Day

·        Shrī Dashami: Ichchamamrityuor Siddhi, wilful death like Bhishma Acharya

·        Shrī Dwadashi: Samkalpa Siddhi Day, whatever one wants through willpower, one can attain through Samkalpa, Vāg-Shuddhi-Siddhi through one-day ritual and Havan

·        Shrī Chatturdashi: Chinnamasta Siddhi Day in the form of Vajravairochanniye-Kundalini

·        Kartika Pūrṇimā: Pūrṇimā Siddhi Day, Havan, all Sadhanas to make Nishchit (secure) Siddhi: everything will be fulfilted, end of all Sadhanas to accomplish: all Havans Dashamsas to be completed results will be shown after 5 days on that Siddhi

·        Kṛṣṇa Shashti: Tarttrika vidya siddhi

·        Kṛṣṇa Ashtami: Kalabhairava Ashtami, Bhairava Diksha should be completed

Margashirsha Masam

·        Shrī Dvitiya: Guru-Paduka Siddhi, comes in Padukas unbreakable

Guru-Paduka-Sadhana, Paduka-Diksha

·        Shrī Tadiya: Siddheshwari Guru Parwam: Guru decides when, where & how to crown; Guru-Siddhi Tattwa appears

·        Shrī Chatturdashi: Bhuta Pichacha Siddhi Day through Smashana Lagarana

Smashan Shakti Awakening Day, Panchamakara rites

·        Pūrṇimā: Tripura Bhairavi Jayanti

·        Kṛṣṇa Dwadashi: Dhumavati Siddhi Day

·        Kṛṣṇa Shastiti:    Dattatreya Jayanti

Pūshya Masam

·        Shrī Tadiya: Bagalarnukhi Siddhi Day

·        Shrī Shashti: Kadga (sword from Kali) Siddhi Day

·        Shrī Navami: Guru Chaitanya Siddhi Day; Guru can take rebirth

·        Shrī Ekadashi: Putra-Da-Ekadashi: parents can make Havan to receive a male child

·        Pushya Pūrṇimā: Pratchiengira Siddhi, Krutya, Saumy form

·        Kṛṣṇa Tadiya: Mātangi Siddhi

·        Kṛṣṇa Navami: Kumārī Pūjā starts to attain Siddhi, Bala

·        Kṛṣṇa Trayodashi: after 5 days of Pūjā: attainment of Shodasha Tripura Sundari

·        Pushya Amāvásyā: Pratchengira in fiercy, ferocious and wrathful form

Māgham Masam

·        Shrī Padyam: Rajashyamala Navaratri

·        Shrī Chaviti: Guruparvam, conclave of Gurus, they decide when to crown as Avadhūtas

·        Shrī Panchami: Vasanta: 3 days till Raddha Saptami, Surya Narayanan Pūjānam

·        Māgham Pūrṇimā: Shodashi, Tripura Sundari, Rajarajeshwari Jayanti, Mahakarneshwari gave birth to her from her aura

·        Kṛṣṇa Panchami: Ucchishta-Ganapati Siddhi Day, Ashuddhi Sadhana

·        Kṛṣṇa Trayodashi: Mahashivaratri, Linghotbhava Day, Shiva Jayanti: all Sadhanas for Udhbhava Kala Shiva

Phalguna Masam

·        Shrī Tadiya: Bhetala Siddhi (emperor of evils and demons)

·        Shrī Panchami: Kayalkalpa sharer: to make body as vajra deha, diamond, great health through oshadis, oil, bhasmas, ayurvedic treatment

·        Pūrṇimā: Holi – Kamadeva

In general

·        For peace, prosperity & happiness: Saptami, Shukla Paksham

·        For knowledge: Vidiya, Panchami, Ekadashi

·        Pushti and Siddhi: Dwayadashi

·        Kṛṣṇa Paksha: from Padyami to Panchami auspicious!

·        Most auspicious: When the sun merges with a solar sign (e.g. Makara Saṅkrānti)

·        Solar & lunar eclipse

·        All Navaratri days and Dussera (Vijayadashi, Shri Ramanavami)

·        Ashokashtarni: Chaitra Shupddha Ashthami (8th day after Yugadi)

·        Kartik Shuddha Ekardashi

·        Nagasadhana

·        4th and 5th S. P. Shravana

·        Badhrapada, Kṛṣṇa Paksha, Panchami

·        Shravana: Shulda Pancharni, Pūrṇimā

·        Kartika Shukla Panchami (whole Kartik Maas)

·        Rahu Tithis in the day

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2007:

January

14 - Boghi

15 - Makarsankranti / Pongal

16 - Mattu Pongal

18 - Thai Amavasai

February

01 - Thai Poosam

16 - Maha Shivaratri / Shiva Jayanti

March

04 - Holi 

20 - Gudi Padwa / Ugadi / Cheti Chand / Chaitra Sukhladi       

27 - Sri Ramanavami

30 - Hindi New Year       

31 - Mahavir Jayanti

April

01 - Panguni Uttaram

02 - Hanuman Jayanti

14 - Tamil New Year

15 - Vishu

15 - Bengali New Year

20 - Akshaya Tritiya

29 - Madurai Meenakshi Thiru kalyanam

May

02 - Sri Kalazhagar vaigai festival / Buddha Purnima / Buddha Jayanti

30 - Buddha(Vaisakhi) Purnima

June

24 - Aadi Amavasya

30 - Nag Panchami

July

29 - Guru Purnima

August

03 - Aadi Peruku

12 - Aadi Amavasai

15 - Aadi Pooram

24 - Varalakshmi Viradham

26 – Onam

31 - Maha Sankadahara Chaturthi

September

03 - Krishna Jayanthi

15 - Ganesh Chaturthi

October

10 - Mahalya Amavasai

12 - Navaratri Begins

20 - Saraswati Pooja / Ayudha Pooja

21 - Vijayadasami / Dussehra

November

08 - Deepavali / Diwali

15 - Skanda Shashti

24 - Thiru Karthikai / Thiruvannamalai Deepam

December

20 - Vaikunda Ekadasi

24 - Dattatreya Jayanti / Arudra Darsanam

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2008:

Monday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Monday 11 February

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Thursday 6 March

Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Friday 21 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Easter Sunday 23 March

Sunday 6 April

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Monday 14 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Saturday 19 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Monday 19 May

Buddha Purnima

Friday 18 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Saturday 16 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Moon Eclipse

Sunday 24 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Wednesday 3 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Monday 29 September

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Thursday 9 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Tuesday 28 October

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2009:

Wednesday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Saturday 31 January

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Monday 23 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Wednesday 11 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Friday 27 March

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Friday 3 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Thursday 9 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Easter Sunday 12 April

Friday 8 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Tuesday 7 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Wednesday 22 July

Sun Eclipse

Wednesday 5 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Friday 14 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Sunday 23 August

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Saturday 19 September

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Monday 28 September

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Saturday 17 October

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Tuesday 1 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Thursday 31 December

Moon Eclipse  

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2010:

Thursday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Wednesday 20 January

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Friday 12 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Sunday 28 February

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Tuesday 16 March

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Wednesday 24 March

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Tuesday 30 March

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Easter Sunday 4 April

Thursday 27 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Sunday 25 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Tuesday 24 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Thursday 2 September

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Saturday 11 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Friday 8 October

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Sunday 17 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Friday 5 November

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Monday 20 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2011

Friday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Tuesday 8 February

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Thursday 3 March

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Sunday 20 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Monday 4 April

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Tuesday 12 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Monday 18 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Easter Sunday 24 April

Tuesday 17 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Friday 15 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Saturday 13 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Monday 22 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Thursday 1 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Wednesday 28 September

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Thursday 6 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Wednesday 26 October

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Saturday 10 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2012

Saturday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Saturday 28 January

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Monday 20 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Thursday 8 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Friday 23 March

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Sunday 1 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Friday 6 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Easter Sunday 8 April

Saturday 5 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Thursday 3 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Thursday 2 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Friday 10 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Wednesday 19 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Thursday 16 October

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Wednesday 24 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Tuesday 13 November

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Friday 28 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of hindu Festivities 2013:

Monday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Sunday 27 January

Kumbha Mela (start)

In 2013 from 27th January to 25th February the Purna Kumbha Mela will be going held in Allahabad which occurs after every 12th years.

Friday 15 February

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Sunday 10 March

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Wednesday 27 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Easter Sunday 31 March

Thursday 11 April

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Saturday 20 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Thursday 25 April (Moon Eclipse)

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Saturday 25 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Monday 22 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Wednesday 21 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Wednesday 28 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Monday 9 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Saturday 5 October

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Monday 14 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Sunday 3 November

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Monday 16 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2014:

Tuesday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Tuesday 4 February

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Friday 28 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Monday 17 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Monday 31 March

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Tuesday 8 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Tuesday 15 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Easter Sunday 20 April

Wednesday 14 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Saturday 12 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Sunday 10 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Sunday 17 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Friday 29 August

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Thursday 25 September

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Saturday 4 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Thursday 23 October

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Friday 5 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2015:

Wednesday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Saturday 24 January

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Tuesday 17 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Friday 6 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Saturday 21 March

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Saturday 28 March

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Saturday 4 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Easter Sunday 5 April

Sunday 3 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Friday 31 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Saturday 29 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Saturday 5 September

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Thursday 17 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Tuesday 13 October

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Thursday 22 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Wednesday 11 November

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Thursday 24 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2016:

Thursday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

Friday 12 February

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Tuesday 8 March

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Wednesday 23 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

Easter Sunday 27 March

Friday 8 April

Bikarami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Friday 15 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Friday 22 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Saturday 21 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

Tuesday 19 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Thursday 18 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Thursday 25 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Monday 5 September

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Saturday 1 October

Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Tuesday 11 October

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Sunday 30 October

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Tuesday 13 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

Calendar of Hindu Festivities 2017

Saturday 14 January

Makar Sankrant

Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling around January 14. It falls at a time when the Sun enters the Zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when the day and night are of equal duration. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.

28 January - 5 February

Magha Gupta Navratri

Wednesday 1 February

Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.

Friday 24 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Monday 13 March

Holi

The Hindu spring festival of colors.

28 March - 5 April

Chaitra Navratri

Wednesday 5 April

Rama Navami

Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Friday 11 April

Hanuman Jayanti

This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God, friend of Lord Rama.

Friday 14 April

Bikrami Samvat - Varsha-Pratipada

The Hindu Spring New Year celebrated particularly in South India.

Easter Sunday 16 April

Wednesday 10 May

Buddha Purnima - Vesak

Buddha’s birthday.

24 June - 2 July

Ashadha Gupta Navratri

Saturday 8 July

Guru Purnima

Hindu celebration of the ancient Gurus, in particular Sage Ved Vyas. A Guru is seen as a remover of darkness, a teacher. The date is the full moon of the month Asadha.

Monday 7 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

Tuesday 15 August

Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti

The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.

Friday 25 August

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God, god of prosperity, prudence and success. Images of Ganesh are worshipped.

Thursday 21 September

Maha Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights), dedicated to Durga, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Saturday 30 September

Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Thursday 19 October

Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.

Narka-Chaturdashi

On the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, it is customary for men to bathe before sunrise. This custom re-enacts the ritual cleansing of Lord Krishna, who had smeared his head with the blood of the filthy demon king, Narkasur, who stole the magnificent earrings of Aditi, the Mother Goddess, and imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of the gods and saints in his disgusting den.

Sunday 3 December

Shri Dattatreya Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Adi Guru Dattatreya.

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