25Oct
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)
Sunday
The full moon of Ashwin, celebrated with Lakshmi worship in many homes.
Festival calendar
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Plan ahead and book your festival puja early — pandits are busiest on the main festival days.
Dates shown are for India. Depending on local sunrise and the lunar day, some observances fall a day earlier or later in other countries (especially the Americas), and regional calendars differ. Your pandit will confirm the right date and time for your city. For a personal auspicious time, book a muhurat consultation.
October 2026
November 2026
6Nov
Dhanteras
Friday
The first day of Diwali, for Lakshmi, Kubera and Dhanvantari worship.
8Nov
Diwali — Lakshmi Puja
Sunday
The festival of lights: Lakshmi–Ganesh worship on the evening of Kartik Amavasya.
January 2027
15Jan
Makar Sankranti / Pongal
Friday
The sun’s entry into Capricorn — harvest festivals across India.
February 2027
11Feb
Vasant Panchami
Thursday
Saraswati Puja and a traditional day to begin learning.
March 2027
6Mar
Maha Shivaratri
Saturday
The great night of Shiva — fasting, vigil and Rudrabhishek.
22Mar
Holi
Monday
The festival of colours, after Holika Dahan the night before.
April 2027
7Apr
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri begins
Wednesday
New year by the lunar calendar in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra, and the start of Chaitra Navratri.
15Apr
Rama Navami
Thursday
The birth of Lord Rama, on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.
20Apr
Hanuman Jayanti
Tuesday
The birth of Lord Hanuman (Chaitra Purnima in North India).
May 2027
9May
Akshaya Tritiya
Sunday
One of the most auspicious days of the year for beginnings.
A reminder before each festival
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