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Mahashivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, will be observed on February 15, 2026, with fasting, night-long worship, and sacred rituals. Mahashivratri is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. Devotees across India and the world observe it with deep faith and devotion. In 2026, Mahashivratri will be celebrated…
Magh Gupt Navratri is a nine-day spiritual festival focused on hidden worship, fasting, meditation, and powerful forms of Goddess Durga Magh Gupt Navratri 2026 will begin on January 19 and will be observed with deep faith and discipline across India. Unlike the widely celebrated Navratris, this sacred festival focuses on…
Basant Panchami 2026 celebrates Goddess Saraswati through rituals, prayers, Akshar-Abhyasam, and regional cultural traditions across India. Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja will be celebrated on 23 January 2026, continuing into 24 January. Devotees observe the festival on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Magha month according to the Hindu calendar.…
Devotees from across India gather at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam during Magh Mela 2026 to perform holy dips, rituals, and charity The Magh Mela 2026 has started at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India have arrived to take part…
Lohri preparations begin as communities get ready for bonfire, music, dance and winter celebrations Lohri 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the evening, as families and communities actively gather around a warm bonfire. Moreover, this festival arrives just one day before Maghi and Makar Sankranti, and…
Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 14, marking the Sun’s entry into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan Makar Sankranti, one of the most important and ancient Hindu festivals, will be celebrated across India on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. On this day, the Sun will move into the…
The fascinating journey of Santa Claus from a generous bishop to a global symbol of Christmas joy Christmas brings joy, lights, gifts, and stories that unite people across cultures and countries. At the heart of these celebrations stands Santa Claus, a figure loved by children and adults alike. While Santa…
Devotees follow Pausha Putrada Ekadashi rituals with devotion, seeking blessings for children, prosperity and spiritual growth. The last Ekadashi of 2025 will be observed as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, a highly sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This Ekadashi holds special importance for families, especially couples seeking blessings for children…
Gita Jayanti to mark the 5162nd anniversary of Lord Krishna’s divine teachings with rituals, fasting and global spiritual events Gita Jayanti, the revered Hindu festival celebrating the revelation of the Bhagavad Gita, will be observed on Monday, 1 December 2025. The day marks the divine moment when Lord Krishna delivered…
Adhik Maas will make the Hindu calendar a 13-month year as the extra Jyeshtha month falls between May 17 and June 15 The Hindu lunar calendar will include an additional month in 2026, making it a 13-month year. This extra period, known as Adhik Maas, will occur from 17 May…
