Hindu Festivals

Discover the meaning, rituals and stories behind India’s sacred festivals, with dates from the Panchang.

27 festivals
  • Vasant Panchami

    Vasant Panchami honors Goddess Saraswati and marks the arrival of spring. Explore its meaning, rituals, and this year’s Panchang date.

  • Makar Sankranti

    Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the start of Uttarayan. Explore its meaning, rituals, and this year’s date.

  • Karva Chauth

    Karva Chauth is a day-long fast married women observe for their husband’s well-being. Explore its meaning, rituals, and this year’s Panchang date.

  • Govardhan Puja

    Govardhan Puja celebrates Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill, marked with Annakut food offerings. Explore its meaning, rituals, and this year’s Panchang date.

  • Naraka Chaturdashi

    Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) marks Krishna’s defeat of the demon Narakasura. Explore its meaning, rituals, and this year’s Panchang date.

  • Pongal

    Pongal is Tamil Nadu’s four-day harvest festival honoring the Sun, land, and cattle. Explore its meaning, rituals, and this year’s date.