Dates, traditions and puja guides

Hindu Festivals & Vrat

Explore major Hindu festivals with verified 2026 dates, spiritual significance, vrat traditions and practical puja guidance.

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Plan the Sacred Months Ahead

Keep the next major observances within easy reach, then open the full calendar for month-by-month dates.

Festival guides

Learn why each festival is observed, which deity is worshipped and how families prepare with devotion.

Discover the five days of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, traditions and the victory of light over darkness.

Explore Holika Dahan, the festival of colors and the traditions of joy, renewal and forgiveness.

Understand the nine forms of Maa Durga, fasting customs, Ghatasthapana and regional celebrations.

Prepare for Krishna Janma with the 2026 date, vrat rules, midnight puja and celebration guide.

Learn the meaning, traditions and devotional practices of the ten-day celebration of Lord Ganesha.

Begin the Diwali season with Dhanvantari, Lakshmi and Kubera worship, auspicious purchases and puja.

2026 festival planner

Move beyond a simple list of dates. The complete calendar connects each observance to its puja vidhi, vrat katha and spiritual meaning.

Plan the full year

Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and major festivals in one place.

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Use the guides to understand the ritual, then find the katha, puja kit or samagri that supports your practice.

Helpful answers

The complete 2026 calendar lists major festivals, vrat, Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya with links to detailed guides.

Most dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and depend on tithi, nakshatra and regional Panchang traditions.

Yes. Dates and core meanings are shared widely, while food, rituals and celebration styles can differ across regions and sampradayas.