Indian Festivals & Festival Calendar
Discover festival dates, muhurat, puja vidhi, traditions, regional celebrations and more.
Today's Panchang
8 October 2026, Thursday
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi
Guru Pradosh Vrat · Masik Shivratri
| Tithi | Trayodashi upto 22:16 |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni upto 21:20 |
- Sunrise
- 06:17
- Sunset
- 17:59
- Rahu Kaal
- 13:36 – 15:03
- Abhijit Muhurat
- 11:45 – 12:31
Choghadiya · Now
Upcoming Festivals
The next celebrations across India, with dates, region and significance.
Ganesh Chaturthi
A ten-day celebration of Lord Ganesha, marked by installations, aartis and visarjan processions.
Chhath Puja
A four-day festival of thanksgiving to the Sun God, observed with rigorous fasting and river offerings.
Upcoming Festivals
- 11OctSharad Navratri · GhatasthapanaSunday3 days
- 19OctDurga AshtamiMonday11 days
- 20OctDussehra · VijayadashamiTuesday12 days
- 29OctKarwa ChauthThursday21 days
- 6NovDhanterasFriday29 days
- 8NovDiwali · Lakshmi PujaSunday31 days
Popular Festivals
The most celebrated festivals, each with its own complete guide.
Festival Guides
Evergreen, in-depth guides to rituals, fasting, puja and preparation — useful every year.
How to Celebrate Diwali
Preparations, puja steps, and traditions for the festival of lights.
Navratri Fasting Guide
Vrat rules, permitted foods and a day-by-day fasting plan.
Chhath Puja Complete Guide
The four days of Chhath, samagri, and arghya rituals explained.
Ganesh Chaturthi Guide
Sthapana, daily aarti, modak prasad and visarjan traditions.
Puja Samagri Guide
A complete checklist of items needed for common household pujas.
Festival Rituals & Traditions
The meaning behind common customs, offerings and observances.
Latest Festival Articles
Current, year-specific festival coverage — dates, muhurat and news.
Helpful Festival Tools
Practical utilities to plan your celebrations. New tools are added over time.
Festivals Across India
Explore celebrations state by state, from Bihar’s Chhath to Bengal’s Durga Puja.
Plan Your Festival Year
Explore festival dates, important occasions, muhurat and complete festival information.