Hindu Observances

Maha Shivaratri (H): February 26

Daily

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu observance related to Lord Shiva celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi during the month of Magha. Maha Shivratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Devotee...

January

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Meena Sankranti (H): February 18

Daily

Meena Sankranti marks the sun's transition from Pisces to Aries. It is a Hindu religious holiday where people donate various items to the poor. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the officia...

January

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Phalguna (H): February 13- March 14

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Phalguna is the last month in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring. The festival Holi occurs at the end of this month, marking the completion of Phalgun and the start of the Hindu New Year....

January

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Ratha Saptami (H): February 4

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Ratha Saptami is a Hindu observance celebrating the sun god's birth that falls on the sunami or seventh day in the Shukla Paksha (bright half) in the Hindu month Magha. The day is symbolic of the change...

January

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Sankashti Chaturthi, Dwijapriya (H): Febru...

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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If...

January

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Saraswati Puja (H): February 2

Daily

Saraswati Puja occurs on Vasant Panchami in the Hindu faith to celebrate the goddess of music, art, and knowledge, Saraswati. Yellow is the signature color of Saraswati Puja. Clothing is yellow, food is...

January

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Vasant Panchami (H): February 2

Daily

Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, or the Basant Festival of Kites, marks the beginning of Holi, the holy season for both Sikh and Hindu faiths. The signature color of this event is yellow, and it is one of...

January

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Vasant Panchami (H): February 2

Daily

Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, or the Basant Festival of Kites, marks the beginning of Holi, the holy season for both Sikh and Hindu faiths. The signature color of this event is yellow, and it is one of...

January

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Vijaya Ekadashi (H): February 24

Daily

Known as "The Great Fast" in the Hindu faith, Vijaya Ekadashi occurs over two days. Devotees fast to seek blessings of love and affection from Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is the Hindu faith's supreme god o...

January

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Bhishma Ashtami (H): February 5

Daily

Bhishma Ashtami occurs on the eighth day of Shukla Paksha during the month of Magha. It marks the day Bhishma of Mahabharata (Ganga Putr Bhism), the supreme commander of Hindu forces, was killed. Mahabhar...

January

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Jaya Ekadashi (H): February 8

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Hindus believe fasting (vrat) on Jaya Ekadashi assists in eradicating one's sins and brings them closer to achieving salvation (Moksha). While pious devotees observe a complete fast on this day, some op...

January

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Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi (H): Januar...

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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this...

January

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Lohri (S)(H)(IN): January 13

Daily

Lohri is a cultural festival celebrated in the Punjabi region of India each year by the Sikhs and Hindus. It marks the end of the previous farming year and the financial beginning of the next farming year...

January

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Magha (H): January 14 - February 12

Monthly

Magha is the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar and corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. Its name relates to the full moon, usually present or within the Magha star cluster. Magh...

January

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Makar Sankranti (H): January 14

Daily

Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. The day marks the arrival of spring in India. This day is a solar event, making one it...

January

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Mauni Amavasya (H): January 29

Daily

Mauni Amavas (Mauni Amavasya) commemorates the birthday of Manu Rishi in the Hindu faith. Rituals include bathing in holy rivers to promote prosperity. A silence fast (Maun Vrat) is observed on this day t...

January

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Paush Purnima (H): January 13

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Paush Purnima occurs on the full moon within the Hindu month of Paush. People bathe in holy rivers, including the Ganges, and pray to the god Ganga to rid them of their sins. A holy dip at Allahabad (Pray...

January

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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (H): January 10

Daily

Putrada Ekadashi marks the waxing moon fortnight of the Hindu month of Pausha. On this day, devotees fast by avoiding grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices while spending the day worsh...

January

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Pongal (H): January 14-15

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Pongal is a Hindu festival marking the beginning of the end of winter and corresponds to the time when the sun is moving towards Uttarayanam (north) from Dakshinayanam (south). Usually, Pongal is celebr...

January

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Sankashti Chaturthi (H): January 17

Daily

In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this Chaturt...

January

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