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Hindu Festivals 2026
Complete guide to Hindu festivals — dates, muhurat, puja vidhi, and significance. Book online puja with verified pandits.
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Diwali (Deepavali)
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Holi (Festival of Colors)
Holi is the vibrant festival of colors celebrating the arrival of spring. It commemorates the divine love of Radha-Krishna and the victory of Prahlad over the demoness Holika.
Navratri (Nine Nights)
Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga in her nine forms (Navdurga). It celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. The festival culminates with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. It marks the triumph of good over evil on the 10th day after Navratri.
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting, night-long vigil, and worship of Shiva Lingam. It is believed that Shiva performs the cosmic dance on this night.
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The festival is marked by fasting, night vigil until midnight (Krishna's birth time), and Dahi Handi celebrations.
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the ideal king. It falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.
Ekadashi Vrat
Ekadashi is observed twice every month on the 11th day of each lunar fortnight. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and involves strict fasting from grains.
Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of both lunar fortnights. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and performed during the Pradosh Kaal (twilight).
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a one-day festival where married Hindu women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands.
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Hindu Festivals in India — Complete Guide
Hindu festivals in India are celebrations of centuries-old traditions that honor deities, mark seasonal changes, and strengthen community bonds. Each festival has its unique rituals, traditional foods, and spiritual significance rooted in ancient Vedic scriptures.
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