2033 FESTIVALS

Explore a year of cultural richness with our Festivals Calendar for 2033. From the vibrant colors of Holi to the spiritual ambiance of Diwali, discover and celebrate diverse festivals that paint the calendar. Stay informed and join the festivities that make this year truly special.

Upcoming Festivals

Friday, 15 Aug, 2025

Republic Day

All Indian peoples celebrate Republic day, which is a gazette holiday on January 26 each year. It is a day to remember when India's constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, completing the country's change toward becoming an independent republic.

Saturday, 16 Aug, 2025

Janmashtami

Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of God Krishna. In Mathura, the city of Demon King Kansa, God Krishna was born in the prison of the King as the 8th child of Devaki on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada month. It was midnight and Moon was rising along with Rohini Nakshatra when he was born. Hence, Krishnashtami celebrated the birthday of Lord Krishna every year.

Tuesday, 19 Aug, 2025

Aja Ekadashi Vrat

Aja Ekadashi is very blessed by Lord Vishnu ji, because of which, the person who fast on this day get blessings from both God Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. This Ekadashi is also known by the name of Annada Ekadashi.

Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2025

Pradosh Vrat

Pradosh Vrat is one of the holy Hindu fasts in the Hindu calendar, Pradosh fast, also known as Pradosham, is a bimonthly occasion devoted to Lord Shiva. It is observed on the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. The day is entirely dedicated and devoted to the best Lord, Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Pradosh Vrat is a sacred fast; emblematize victory, bravery, and removal of fear.

Thursday, 21 Aug, 2025

Masik Shivratri

As per Hindu calendar, Masik Shivratri is notable on the 14th day of each month during the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) half. Masik means ‘monthly’ and Shivaratri means ‘night of Lord Shiva’. The day is observed every month whereas Mahashivratri falls once in a year. The fast of Masik Shivratri helps spinsters attain desired partners. Not only the day helps devotees manage their senses but it also helps them to curb rogue feelings of anger, jealousy, pride, and seduction.

Saturday, 23 Aug, 2025

Bhadrapada Amavasya

Amavasya in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is known as Bhadrapada Amavasya. It is also known by the name of Bhadi or Bhadon Amavasya. This day holds great importance in Hindu faith, mainly for offering oblation to ancestors, charity and to get rid of Kaal-Sarp Dosha. As Bhadrapada month is devoted to God Krishna, so this also raise the significance of Bhadrapada Amavasya. Kusha (green grass) is considered to be extremely fruitful, so, it is collected on this day to do spiritual activities, Shraadh, etc.

Tuesday, 26 Aug, 2025

Hartalika Teej

Hartalika Teej Vrat is one of the primary Vrats in Hindu faith. Hartalika Teej is celebrated on the 3rd day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Actually, worshiping God Shiva and Goddess Parvati holds a lot of believe in the Hast Nakshatra of the 3rd day of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. Hartalika Teej is observed by single girls and married women both. Moreover, widows can also observe this Vrat.

Wednesday, 27 Aug, 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year in the Bhadrapada month’s 4th day of bright fortnight. As per the beliefs, Lord Ganesha was born on this day during Madhyahna Kaal on Monday in Swati Nakshatra and Leo ascendant. That’s why this one is consider as the main Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chaturthi. It is also known as the Kalank Chaturthi and in some areas; people also know it as Danda Chauth.

Wednesday, 03 Sep, 2025

Parsva Ekadashi Vrat

Vamana Avatar of God Vishnu is worshipped on the day of Parivartini Ekadashi. As Shri Vishnu curvature while sleeping on this day, so it is called as Parivartini Ekadashi. It is also known by the name of Padma Ekadashi. Humans who worship Vamana Avatar of God Vishnu on this day reap fruits equivalent to Vajpayee Yagya, and all their sins get destroyed as well. People also do Lakshmi Pooja on this day as it is consider a great occasion to please Goddess Lakshmi.

Friday, 05 Sep, 2025

Onam Thiruvonam

Onam is a 10 day Keralite festival. The most significant day is the tenth day, which is known as Thiruvonam. As it is the major day, people generally interchangeably use the terms Onam and Thiruvonam. Shravan Nakshatra is known as Thiru Onam in Malayalam. Tiru Onam Pooja is perform when Shravana/Thiruvonam Nakshatra in prevalent in the Chingam month as per the Malayalam Calendar.

2033 Festivals

Jan, 2033 Festivals

Saturday 01 January

New Year

The celebrations associated with New Years, and choose January 1st as the New Year's Day, originate in the Roman Period. The early Roman calendar, assumed to have been made by the founders of Rome, Romulus, consisted of 10 months and 304 days. According to this calendar, each New Year was to start at the Vernal Equinox.

Saturday 01 January

Paush Amavasya

According to Vedic calendar, Paush Amavasya is said to be observed on the last date of Krishna Paksha in Paush month. According to virtuous bond, this day holds a great significance, as several favorable activities and functions are carried out on this date. Shraadh and oblation (tarpan) is carried out on this day in order to rest the spirit of fore fathers and elders in peace. On the other hand, fast is done in order to get rid of Pitra Dosh and Kalsarpa Dosh. Worshipping Lord Sun on this day in Paush month is said to be greatly important.

Tuesday 11 January

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha during Pausha month is called Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. It is assumed that if a being fasts on this day, she/he is blessed with a children and so the name Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is very popular among female society. The cause of this Ekadashi fast also guards one’s child from all wrongdoings and evil.

Wednesday 12 January

Pradosh Vrat

Thursday 13 January

Lohri

The festival of Lohri is meant to be celebrated on winter solstice. On the day after Lohri, day light is meant to rise people believe that it brings a pleasant morning of hope. It is a harvest festival which is fervently celebrated by Sikhs. It is mainly the festival of and Haryana. The celebrations of Lohri start early in the morning and people wish each other with great enthusiasm and Punjab. Let’s know more about this festival.

Friday 14 January

Uttarayan

The term Uttarayan is made from two Sanskrit words? Uttara, Ayan Which means north and movement respectively? So, the word Uttarayan means the movement of earth towards earth on the celestial sphere. This process starts the day after winter solstice in January and is constant till the period of summer in June. As per the calculations, when Sun enters Capricorn sign from Gemini, this transit is known as Uttarayan. And after this when Sun shift from Cancer to Sagittarius, this is termed as Dakshinayan.

Friday 14 January

Pongal

Pongal is a crop festival which is celebrated in Tamil Nadu for four days. It is the most well-liked festival and is mainly celebrated in the southern states of India 4 days to devote a vote of thanks to nature. It is delight in the month of Thai (January - February) during this period when crops like rice, sugarcane, turmeric, etc. are being harvested.

Friday 14 January

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. Unlike most Hindu festivals which are laid down as per the changing positions of the Moon and are based on the Lunar Calendar, Makar Sankranti is based on the Solar Calendar. Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated to mark the moving of the Sun in the Capricorn or Makar sign. The word ‘Sankranti’ literally means ‘movement’. Hence, the festival accurately denotes the movement of the Sun into Makar zodiac.

Saturday 15 January

Paush Purnima

Purnima or Full Moon in Shukla Paksh within Paush month as per Hindu Panchang is known as Paush Purnima. It holds of a major importance as per Hindu religion. This date is dear to Moon, as on this day it appears as a whole. As per Hindu historical scriptures, devotees do donations, bathe in sacred water and offer water to Lord Sun on Paush Poornima. It is widely believed that carrying out such virtuous acts and accomplish it provides superb results. On the day of Paush Purnima, bathing in Kashi Prayag Raj and Ganga in Haridwar is said to be of high significance.

Wednesday 19 January

Sankashti Chaturthi

As per Hindu calendar, Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated on the 4th day of the waning moon half (Krishna Paksha) of the month. It is a favorable festival dedicated to the highest Lord, Ganesha. ‘Sankashti’ is a Sanskrit word which means liberty or freedom from difficulties and bad times and ‘Chaturthi’ means the fourth state. So, worshiping and keeping fast on this day helps you attain peace, wealth, knowledge, and the fourth state.

Sunday 23 January

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23rd January 1897, in Cuttack, Orissa Division, Bengal Province, to Prabhavati Dutt Bose and Jankinath Bose.

Wednesday 26 January

Independence Day

Independence Day is a national public holiday on 15 August to celebrate the day in 1947 when India became independent from British rule. European traders had been settled in India since the 17th Century. In the 18th Century the East India Company, a British company trade items like cotton, silk, tea and salt, won lots of areas of India and soon claimed it as its own.

Thursday 27 January

Shattila Ekadashi

On Shattila Ekadashi, people worship Lord Vishnu and his Baikunth form with full devotion. Sesame seeds hold a big significance on this day and used in 6 different ways. On this day, bathing with water and sesame seeds, enforce sesame seeds scrub, doing Havana, making dishes with sesame seeds and used too many types.

Friday 28 January

Pradosh Vrat

Saturday 29 January

Masik Shivratri

Sunday 30 January

Magha Amavasya

According to Hindu calendar, the Amavasya during waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Magha is named as Magha Amavasya or Mauni Amavasya. On this day, the person should stay silent (Maun) and take bath in the sacred water of Ganga, Yamuna or any other sacred river, lake or pond/pool. As per the spiritual beliefs, the ‘Mauni’ is originating from the word ‘Muni’. So, a person who fasts while being silent on this day attains the Muni form. The most important festival of bathing in the month of Magha is Amavasya. On this day, charity to the needy and bathing is of highest significance.

Feb, 2033 Festivals

Friday 04 February

Basant Panchmi

Basant Panchami is celebrated on the 5th day (Panchami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Magh. From this day, Vasant Ritu (the spring season) begins in India. Saraswati pooja is also performing on this day. The celebration takes place when the Panchami Tithi performed during the first half of the day i.e. the time between sunrises and noon.

Friday 04 February

Saraswati Puja

Saraswati Pooja is celebrated on the 5th day (Panchami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of Magha. This day is also known as Basant Panchami. Goddess Saraswati is worshiped for knowledge, intelligence, culture, wisdom, music and art. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Saraswati in the brilliant fortnight of the month of Magha (fifth day) is of highly importance.

Wednesday 09 February

Jaya Ekadashi

On Jaya Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshipped with full affection and offered items such as flowers, water, vermillion, rice and other scented things. Fast of Jaya Ekadashi is known to be very holy and bear many high-quality fruits. It is supposed that by fasting with full affection on this day, the devotee becomes protected from other soul way such as ghosts, vampires etc.

Friday 11 February

Pradosh Vrat

Monday 14 February

Magha Purnima

The Full Moon or Purnima date in the month of Magh according to the Hindu Panchang is called as Magh Purnima. This day is religiously and spiritually important. It is religious to bathe, do donate and chant on this day. Also, taking a sacred bath on this day is said to be of extremely importance. It starts from Paush Purnima and ends by Magh Purnima. After doing Kalpvaas on Tirthraj Prayag, Magh Purnima is the last day to carry out Triveni bath. According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Madhav blesses people who do Magh Snan (bath) with wealth, children, affluence, luck, happiness and salvation.

Thursday 17 February

Sankashti Chaturthi

Friday 25 February

Vijaya Ekadashi

Vijaya Ekadashi is considered pondering significant as per Hinduism. It is believed that anyone who fast while following proper rituals on this favorable date acquires all the achievement and affluence.

Sunday 27 February

Pradosh Vrat

Sunday 27 February

Masik Shivratri

Sunday 27 February

Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus. As per the South India Panchangam (Amavasyant Panchang), Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the Magha month. On the other hand, as per the Panchang of North India (Purnimant Panchang), festival of Maha Shivaratri is observed on the 14thday of the dark fortnight in the Falgun month.

Mar, 2033 Festivals

Tuesday 01 March

Phalguna Amavasya

Amavasya in the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month is known as Phalguna Amavasya. This Amavasya is most advantageous for reach joy, property and good affluence. Therefore, people fast on this day for their positive growth and affluence. On the same day, sacrifice (Tarpan or Shraadh) to the ancestors is also performed. If this Amavasya falls on days like Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, it give results more than that of Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan).

Friday 11 March

Aamalaki Ekadashi

Amalakya and Amalaki Ekadashi are celebrated to praise the grandeur of Lord Vishnu. Amalaki means Amla, which is describe as a best ingredient in both Hinduism and Ayurveda. According to Padma Purana, Amla tree is very beloved to Lord Vishnu and known to be a dwelling of Sri Hari and Goddess Laxmi. Being the abode of Lord Vishnu, the idol is veneration right below the tree, which is why it is called ostensibly. On this day, make a scrub paste of Amla, bathe with its water, do Amla Poojan, consume it and offer.

Sunday 13 March

Pradosh Vrat

Tuesday 15 March

Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan, the first day of the celebration, is observed on the full moon day of Hindu month Falgun. On the next day, festival of colors (also known as Dhulandi, Dhulandi, and Dhuli) is famous. Festivity of Holi marks the triumph of good over bad.

Tuesday 15 March

Phalguna Purnima

According to Hindu calendar, the Purnima in the month of Phalguna is named as Phalguna Purnima. This day has delightful, social and cultural importance in Hindu religion belief. On this day, fasting is done from sunrise to moonlight. According to a spiritual belief, humans who fast on Phalguna Purnima attain special blessings from Lord Vishnu and their entire anguish end. Also, the festival of Holi is celebrated on this day.

Wednesday 16 March

Holi

Holi–the festival of colors–also known as Vasant Utsav, falls on the Pratipada during dark half (Krishna Paksha) of the Chaitra Month as per Hindu calendar. If the Pratipada is falling on two days then the first day is believe as the day of Dhulandi (Vasantotsav or Holi). Holi is also celebrated as the advent of spring season by taking impetus from the colors. This festival is also known as Dhulandi, a name well-liked in the state of Haryana.

Saturday 19 March

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sunday 27 March

Papmochani Ekadashi

Papmochani Ekadashi signifies destroying all the sins and bad deeds. On this day, you must worship Lord Vishnu with full devotion. One must not lie to others and deprive anyone. One get rid of many sins including violence, Brahmacharya, gold theft, drinking, fetus abortion and much more after doing this Ekadashi Vrat.

Monday 28 March

Pradosh Vrat

Tuesday 29 March

Masik Shivratri

Wednesday 30 March

Chaitra Amavasya

According to Hindu calendar, Amavasya in the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is known as Chaitra Amavasya. It is of great significance in Hindu religious conviction. On this day, bathing, charity, donation, and other spiritual activities are performed. Like every Amavasya, Pitru Tarpan is also featured on this day.

Thursday 31 March

Gudi Padwa

Gudhi Padwa is the Marathi festival, which is famous because Hindu New Year (known as “Samvatsara” in Sanskrit) begins from this day. As per the Panchang, Nav Samvatsar begins from the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Chaitra month.

Thursday 31 March

Ugadi

Ugadi is the Hindu New Year celebrated by the people of the Deccan region of India. The 2021 Telugu Samvatsara is Ānanda 2078. Ugadi Panchangam Ugadi is celebrated on the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (1st day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month Chaitra), as per the Panchangam.

Thursday 31 March

Ghatsthapna

Navratri begins with Kalash Sthapna or Ghatasthapana on the 1st day. Ghatsthapana is performed on the 1st day to invoke Goddess Shakti. If perform at the wrong time, it might make the Goddess angry. Muhurat for Ghatasthapana must be selected according to the below given rules

Thursday 31 March

Ghatasthapana

The festival of grandiose, Navratri always begins with the ritual of Ghatasthapana. The 1st day of Sharad Navratri commemorates the invocation of the Goddess Shakti. The Adishakti blesses her devotees on the very 1st day as we do the Poojan of Ghatasthapana. An exact Muhurat is chosen for the Kalash Sthapna by abiding by the rules designed for it.

Apr, 2033 Festivals

Friday 01 April

Cheti Chand

Cheti Chand is one of the most necessary festivals of the Sindhi community and is commemorate in cachet of the birth of Sindhi Philanthropist Saint Jhulelal. This festival is celebrated as the Sindhi New year and it falls on the 2nd day of brighter lunar fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in Chaitra month. On this eve, people pray for prosperity and wealth to the powerful Lord Varun (Deity of Water).

Thursday 07 April

Ram Navami

Ram Navami marks the birthday of Lord Ram, who is known to be the 7th embodiment of Lord Vishnu. Every year on Chaitra Shukla Navami (the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu Lunar month, Chaitra) Ramnavami is celebrated. In several temples, Sri Ramnavami is celebrated for 9 days from the 1st day of Chaitra Navratri. Also, people watch fast on this day.

Friday 08 April

Chaitra Navratri Parana

Chaitra Navratri Parana is performing on the Dashami Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight of the Hindu month, Chaitra). It is the day when Nine-day Chaitra Navratri fair comes to an end.

Sunday 10 April

Kamada Ekadashi

Kamada Ekadashi celebrates the glory and grandiosity of Lord Vasudev, as he is chanting on this favorable day. This Ekadashi Vrat is said to be the best one for worshipping Lord Vishnu. With the result of this fast, all desires are satisfied and sins are destroyed. One day before this Ekadashi fast, i.e. on 10th day or Dashmi, barley, wheat and moong etc. should be used as a meal once a day and Lord Vishnu must be remember.

Monday 11 April

Pradosh Vrat

Thursday 14 April

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Hanuman. On this day, the devotees keep Vrat. Every year, Hanuman Jayanti happens on the full moon day of the Hindu month Chaitra. At some places, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month Kartik.

Thursday 14 April

Chaitra Purnima Vrat

Purnima in the month of Chaitra is known as Chaitra Purnima. It is also known by the name of Chaiti Poonam. As it is the 1st month of Hindu Year, so it holds great importance in Hindu faith. On this day, people fast to seek blessings of Lord Satyanarayana and at night time, they worship Moon God. It is also assumed that by charity and bathing in a river, pilgrimage lake (Teertha Sarovar) and holy reservoir on Chaitra Purnima, a being attains virtue. In North India, Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.

Thursday 14 April

Ambedkar Jayanti

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti celebrates the birthday anniversary of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, an Indian politician and social rights activist. Ambedkar Jayanti is a vital day for Indian officials and citizens. The holiday is renowned on April 14 each year. Ambedkar Jayanti is oriented around and reflection and happiness. Ambedkar Jayanti is a public holiday that allows the Indian people to reflect on the social progression of India.

Thursday 14 April

Baisakhi

Baisakhi, the harvest festival of India which marks the starting of Sikh New Year as per Nanakshahi Solar calendar. It is hugely celebrated by the people of Sikh society. Every year Baisakhi falls on the 1st month of Bikram Samvat in Hindu Panchang. Moreover, in India Vaisakhi is especially popular in Punjab. This is the day when the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh recognized Holy Khalsa in 1699.

Monday 18 April

Sankashti Chaturthi

Monday 25 April

Varuthini Ekadashi

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat symbolizes good fortune and peaceful life. This fast is effective to cure disease& sufferings, absolve sins and make one feel powerful & spirited. With this devotion in mind, one should worship Lord Madhusudan. The result of fasting for Varuthini Ekadashi is similar to the result that one obtains by donating gold during Solar Eclipse. By fasting for this time, a human live blissfully during this life and in the afterlife.

Tuesday 26 April

Pradosh Vrat

Wednesday 27 April

Masik Shivratri

Friday 29 April

Vaishakha Amavasya

Vaishakha is the 2nd month of Hindu Year. According to spiritual beliefs, Treta Era (Yuga) began from this month. This increases the spiritual significance of Vaishakha Amavasya tenfold. Performing spiritual activities, charity and bathing, Pitru Tarpan is consider highly favorable on this day. Astrological remedy is also performing on this Amavasya to get free from Kaal Sarp Dosha. On the same day, Shani Jayanti is celebrated in South India.

May, 2033 Festivals

Sunday 01 May

Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya, which is also known as Akha Teej, is celebrated on Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya (the 3rd Hindu date of the bright half of the Hindu month Vaishakh). It is a main festival for the people of Sanatana Dharma.

Tuesday 10 May

Mohini Ekadashi

In Hinduism, Mohini Ekadashi is consider a sacred and fruitful day. It is assumed that the person who fasts as per the whole ritual on this sacred date becomes lucky in his life. She/he overcomes the temptation of delusion and moves towards attaining salvation.

Wednesday 11 May

Pradosh Vrat

Saturday 14 May

Vaishakha Purnima Vrat

Vaishakha Purnima is of prime importance in Hindu faith. On this day, various charity and spiritual activities are performing. This Poornima is also known by the name of Satya Vinayak Purnima. On this Purnima, Lord Vishnu embody on the form of Mahatma Buddha. So, Buddhist followers celebrate this day very drudgingly and enthusiastically.

Tuesday 17 May

Sankashti Chaturthi

Tuesday 24 May

Apara Ekadashi Vrat

Apara Ekadashi is known by 2 names - Apara and Ajala. Lord Trivikrama is devotion on this day. One meaning of Apara Ekadashi is that the virtue of this Ekadashi is huge. By fasting on this day, one’s virtue, wealth, and fame increase. Furthermore, one gets salvation from Brahman killing, and spirit world and blasphemy. One should worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi, Kapoor or Camphor, Chandan or sandalwood, & Gangajal on this day.

Thursday 26 May

Pradosh Vrat

Thursday 26 May

Masik Shivratri

Saturday 28 May

Jyeshtha Amavasya

Jyeshtha Amavasya comes in Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Like every Amavasya, this Amavasya is also considering highly auspicious for the peace of ancestors, which is done by do spiritual activities, donation and Pind Daan (Tarpan). Shani Jayanti is also celebrated on this day, when people visit the temple of Lord Shani to pray him. This increases the significance of Jyeshtha Amavasya even more. Along with Shani Jayanti, women in North India do Vat Savitri Vrat on this day for the long life of their husbands. Jyeshtha Amavasya is also known by the name of Vat Savitri Amavasya.

Jun, 2033 Festivals

Wednesday 08 June

Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat

There comes in total twenty four Ekadashi in a whole year. Among them, Nirjala Ekadashi is consider the most excellent. It is also called as Bhimseni Ekadashi because according to Maharishi Ved Vyasa, Bhimsena fast it. It is believed that by fasting on this Ekadashi, the one gets the result of fast for all Ekadashi in the year. It is also called as Nirjala Ekadashi as it is customary to not drink water from the sunrise of this day to the sunrise of Dwadashi. On this Nirjala Ekadashi day, one must remain anhydrous and worship Lord Vishnu. This fast results in longevity and salvation.

Friday 10 June

Pradosh Vrat

Sunday 12 June

Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat

Purnima in the month of Jyeshtha is of great significance in the Hindu faith. From a spiritual perspective, bath and donating is considered highly favorable on the full moon day. Bathing in the holy river Ganga not only helps to complete all your wishes, but it is believed that by doing this all, the sins of the person are destroyed. Along with this, giving contributions on this day also profit the forefathers and they attain salvation. That is why women are mainly advised to observe fast on this day. On his Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat day, especially Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu should be pray.

Thursday 16 June

Sankashti Chaturthi

Thursday 23 June

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat

Lord Shri Narayana, one of the other names of Lord Vishnu, is pooja on the day of Yogini Ekadashi. The person who fast on this Ekadashi is liberated and even redemption from all sins, like cutting Peepal tree. Doing this fast results in eliminate any harmful effects of any curse. This Ekadashi destroy all diseases of the body and makes you beautiful and healthy with excellent qualities and greatness.

Friday 24 June

Pradosh Vrat

Saturday 25 June

Masik Shivratri

Sunday 26 June

Ashadha Amavasya Vrat

Ashadha Amavasya holds great significance in Hindu religion. It comes in Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month, which is the 4th month of Hindu Year (according to Hindu calendar). Pind Pradhan and Pitru Tarpan perform on this day is considered highly favorable. Bath in holy rivers of spiritual places or pilgrimages also hold great importance on Ashadha Amavasya.

Tuesday 28 June

Jagannath Rath Yatra

Devoted to Lord Jagannath, the Jagannath Rath Yatra is a very important festival for Hindus which is organized every year at the Jagannath temple Puri. This Rath Yatra is commemorated with energy and colossal zest at Puri in Orissa. The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is commemorating on the second day (Dwitiya) during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashada month. This festival marks the annual visit of Lord Jagannath to the famous Gundicha Mata temple. This is a very famous festival all across the globe, as people from different areas of the world turn up to substantiation the Rath Yatra.

Jul, 2033 Festivals

Friday 08 July

Ashadhi Ekadashi

Ekadashi refers to the 11th Tithi of a lunar month. There are two Ekadashi in every lunar month, out of which one falls in the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase), and the other during Krishna Paksha (waning phase). Ekadashi are devoted to the adoration of god Vishnu. The Ekadashi that falls during the Shukla Paksha (Brighter fortnight), during the month of Ashadha is known as Ashadhi Ekadashi. It is known by different names such as Devpodhi Ekadashi, Toli Ekadashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, Maha Ekadashi, Hari Sayana Ekadashi, etc.

Saturday 09 July

Pradosh Vrat

Tuesday 12 July

Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon date of the Hindu month Ashadha. On this day, the Guru (mentor or teacher) in worshiped. In general terms, Guru is the person who brings us out to the light from the darkness by helpful us with knowledge. This festival is celebrated with full belief and emotions throughout the nation.

Friday 15 July

Sankashti Chaturthi

Friday 22 July

Kamika Ekadashi Vrat

Kamika Ekadashi is also known by the name of Pavitra Ekadashi. Upendra avatar of Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. By fasting for this Ekadashi, an obstacle of previous life gets removed. The result of this sacred Ekadashi Vrat is equal to the virtue acquired from donating thousands of cow and is known to be best in both the worlds. This Ekadashi brings affluence and happiness in life.

Saturday 23 July

Pradosh Vrat

Sunday 24 July

Masik Shivratri

Tuesday 26 July

Shravana Amavasya

Shravana Amavasya comes in Krishna Paksha of Shravana month, the 5th month in Hindu calendar. It is also known by the name of Hariyali Amavasya. Prayers are offered to Goddess and Gods on this day to seek their blessings for good rains and a plentiful harvest following that. Worshipping Lord Shiva on this day is considered highly favorable. Other than this, offering oblation (Pind Daan) to ancestors for their peaceful afterlife is also performing on this day.

Friday 29 July

Hariyali Teej

The 3rd day of the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month is called Hariyali Teej or Shravani Teej. As per the English Calendar, the festival happens in the month of July or August. The Teej festival commemorates the women and their spirit of producing offspring’s. As the season of Monsoon begin, Mother Earth is covered with green hued plants and fragrant flora all around, the women swing and dance their way to zeal and celebration of their abundant life.

Sunday 31 July

Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami is celebrated on the 5th date of the bright half of the Sawan month. As per astrology, Lord of the 5th Hindu date is snake. This Nag Panchami day, snakes are worshiped cardinality.

Aug, 2033 Festivals

Sunday 07 August

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat

Ekadashi on Shukla Paksha of Shravana Masa is known as Shravana Putrada Ekadashi. According to Hindu spiritual beliefs, the person fasting for this Ekadashi reaps fruit equivalent to Vajpayee Yagya. Additionally with the good virtue of this fast, devotees receive blessings for progeny.

Monday 08 August

Pradosh Vrat

Wednesday 10 August

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan (also known as Sawan) every year; that is why it is also known as Rakhi Purnima. It is the day to celebrate the brother-sister love. Sister ties the Rakhi on brother’s wrist wishing him an affluent life and brother promise to protect his sister. The day is also known as Rakhi in some regions. It is one of the main festivals of India.

Wednesday 10 August

Shravana Purnima Vrat

Purnima in the month of Shravana is known as Shravana or Shravani Poornima as per Hindu calendar. Bath, and charity and penance on this day are considered highly propitious in spiritual scriptures (Grantha). On the same day, festival of Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated. In Central and North India, the festival of Kajri Purnima is also celebrated on this day. Yagyopaveet or Upnayan Sanskar is also performing on this day. Shravana Purnima is considered highly favorable to get rid of Chandra Dosha.

Saturday 13 August

Sankashti Chaturthi

Saturday 13 August

Kajari Teej

Kajari Teej, also known by the name Kajali Teej, is celebrated on the third day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) during the lunar month of Bhadrapada. According to the Gregorian Panchang, the day falls during the months of July or August. Kajri Teej is primarily a festival of ladies. It is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other parts of the country. The festival is also known as Boodhi Teej and Satudi Teej in some region. Like Hartalika Teej and Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej also holds an immense significance for married women. A fast observed on the day of Kajari Teej leads to happiness and bliss in married life.

Monday 15 August

Republic Day

Wednesday 17 August

Janmashtami

Saturday 20 August

Aja Ekadashi Vrat

Monday 22 August

Pradosh Vrat

Tuesday 23 August

Masik Shivratri

Wednesday 24 August

Bhadrapada Amavasya

Sunday 28 August

Hartalika Teej

Sunday 28 August

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep, 2033 Festivals

Monday 05 September

Parsva Ekadashi Vrat

Tuesday 06 September

Pradosh Vrat

Wednesday 07 September

Onam Thiruvonam

Thursday 08 September

Anant Chaturdashi

The Anant Chaturdashi fast holds a great deal of significance in the Hindu faith. The festival is also known by the name of Anant Chaudas. The day commemorates the Lord of numerous avatars, Lord Vishnu.

Friday 09 September

Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat

According to Hindu calendar, Purnima in the month of Bhadrapada is known as Bhadrapada Purnima. This Purnima is of great significance in Hindu faith. On this day, Satyanarayana form (Swaroop) of Lord Vishnu is worshipped. On the same day, fast of Uma-Maheshwar is also performing. The day is also of great importance because on the same day Pitru Paksha, popularly known as Shraddha, commences that ends on Ashwin Amavasya.

Monday 12 September

Sankashti Chaturthi

Monday 19 September

Indira Ekadashi Vrat

Indira Ekadashi is said to be of great significance for salvation of ancestors. Ancestors up to 7th generation of the person performing this fast attain salvation along with that person. On this day Lord Shaligram is worshipped.

Tuesday 20 September

Pradosh Vrat

Wednesday 21 September

Masik Shivratri

Friday 23 September

Ashwin Amavasya

Ashwin Amavasya falls in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. It is commonly known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. It is also known by the name of Pitra Visarjani Amavasya. This Amavasya is of great importance as performing Pitru rites and rituals on this day help ancestors attain peace and liberation. In other words, on this day Shraadh Paksha is concluded and all forefathers return to Pitru Loka after blessing their sons, grandsons and family members. One should also do charity and contribution as well as feed Brahmins on this favorable day.

Friday 30 September

Kalparambha

On the 6th day of Durgotsav, a ritual of Bilva Nimantran is performing in the evening. However, sometimes the 6th day Muhurat gets over before the evening time. In that case, if the 5th day coincides with the evening of the 6th day, then Bilva Poojan Panchami should be performing in the evening time itself.

Oct, 2033 Festivals

Saturday 01 October

Navpatrika Puja

Maha Saptami is the 1st day of Durga Puja. On this day falls the ritual of Nabapatrika Poojan. Nabapatrika is also known as Kolabou Pooja. In the states of Bengal, Assam and Orissa, Durga Pooja is performing by the mixture of nine different leaves. All the nine different leaves are believed to be the nine manifestation of the Goddess. The nine leaves include the leaves of banana, pomegranate, rice, bilva, turmeric, barley, kacchi, ashok and manka.

Sunday 02 October

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2 October in India and the annual celebration stands out as an international symbol of peace. Gandhi’s life is revered in India and around the world as an example of how to live simply and faithfully. On his birthday, October 2nd, people across India gather together to observe Gandhi Jayanti. They offer Garland of flowers on pictures and statues of his likeness, sing songs, pray, and light candles. All government banks, post offices, offices, and schools are closed for this holiday.

Sunday 02 October

Durga Puja Ashtami

Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the 2nd day of Durga Pooja. It is also called as Maha Durga Ashtami. On the day of Durga Ashtami, the process of worshiping Goddess Durga is same as that of Saptami. However, on this day Praan Pratishtha is not done. On the day of Durga Poojan Ashtami after the Maha Snaan, Goddess Durga’s Shodashopachara Poojan is done.

Sunday 02 October

Durga Maha Navami Puja

Maha Navami is contemplated as 3rd and the last day of Durga Pooja. Maha Navami also begins with Maha Snaan and Shodashopachara Pooja. On the day of Maha Navami Goddess Durga is worshiped and reverenced as Mahishasura Mardini which means the annihilator of Mahishasura. It is assumed that on this very day Goddess Durga kill Mahishasura.

Monday 03 October

Sharad Navratri Parana

Perform on the Tenth day of the Sharad Navratri; the Dashmi Tithi is commemorating as the day when the cluster of Shardiya Navratri comes to an end. It’s always been a mystery as to when the Parana must be observed, i.e. either on the Navami or on the Dashami. As per the Mimansas, the Navratri Parana must be performing on the Dashami. According to them, there are plenty of texts suggesting that the Dashami Tithi is great for Parana as the fast is observed on the Navami Tithi.

Tuesday 04 October

Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat

Papankusha Ekadashi is all about dissipating elephant sized sins with the virtuous arrow of fast. On this Papankusha Ekadashi day, people worship God Vishnu and do Bhajan-Kirtan to make the pious and pure. This Ekadashi fast brings good character and virtue in humans. It is also assumed that by fasting on this day, people reap rewards equal to hard austerity (Tapasya).

Tuesday 04 October

Dussehra

Dussehra is celebrated on the day when Dashami Tithi (10th date) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Ashwin month is prevalent during the Aparahan Kaal. The festival is celebrated to remark the wining of good over evil because on this day, God Rama had killed Ravan. At some places, the festival is also known as Vijayadashami, as it is assumed to be associated with the Goddess Vijaya. Some people also know this festival as Ayudha pooja.

Tuesday 04 October

Durga Visarjan

The end of Durga Pooja festival is marked by the Durga Visarjan. Just with the advent of the day of Vijayadashami the immersion (Visarjan) of the statue of Goddess Durga is done early in the morning. From many years, immersion (Visarjan) is done early in the morning but if Shravan Nakshatra and Dashmi Tithi rest in the Apaharan Kaal, and then this time is the most favorable one for immersion (Visarjan). Most of the devotees break their fast only after the immersion (Visarjan).

Thursday 06 October

Pradosh Vrat

Saturday 08 October

Ashwin Purnima Vrat

Purnima in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is known as Ashwin or Sharad Poornima. It is also known by the name of Raas Poornima. As per Vedic Astrology, this is the only day in entire year, when Moon is full of its sixteen virtues and the rays that it showers the world with are consider equivalent to Elixir (Amrit). In North and Central India, milk pudding (Dudh ki Kheer) is kept in the moonlight; on the night of Ashwin Purnima. It is assumed that if the rays of Moon fall on pudding, it becomes more helpful and pure.

Tuesday 11 October

Sankashti Chaturthi

Tuesday 11 October

Karwa Chauth Vrat

Karva Chauth is celebrated on the 4th day of the dark half in Hindu month Kartik. On this Karva Chauth day, married women keep fast to prolong the life of their husband. Those who are unmarried, keep this fast to get a good husband in future. Ceremony of Karwa Chauth is celebrated with great zeal and gusto in North India.

Tuesday 18 October

Rama Ekadashi Vrat

Rama Ekadashi is of great importance in Hindu faith, as it was named after Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, Keshav Swaroop of Lord Vishnu is worshipped along with Rama swaroop of Goddess Lakshmi. This is the last Ekadashi of Chaturmas. Person who fasts on this day achieves wealth and affluence in life.

Thursday 20 October

Pradosh Vrat

Thursday 20 October

Dhanteras

Celebrated on the 13th day of the Kartik month of the Dark Lunar fortnight (Krishna Paksha), Dhanteras grace the lives of the masses with wealth. Known by two names, Dhantrayodashi and Dhanvantri Jayanti, the festival lauds the search of the ‘Amrit Kalash’ by the Father of Ayurveda, God Dhanvantri by churning the sea.

Friday 21 October

Masik Shivratri

Saturday 22 October

Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is an important festival of the Hindus, which encompass the 5 day long festivities ranging from Dhanteras to Bhaiya Dooj. The festivity extends to all of India, parts of Nepal and various other area of the world. The word Deepavali means series of light lamps, due to which Diwali is referred to as the festival of lights. Diwali signify the victory of light over darkness, portraying the success of good over evil.

Saturday 22 October

Narak Chaturdashi

Narak Chaturdashi is a festival celebrated in the month of Kartik, on the 14th day of the waning moon. It is also known as Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas or even Kali Chaudas. As per the earliest Indian mythology, people admire the Lord of death ‘Yamraj’ with utmost loyalty and adoration. As it is celebrated a day before Diwali, it is also known as Chhoti Diwali. On this day, people light up Diyas at their homes after dusk. By lionizing the god of death, people make sure that they are absolving from the clutches of premature death as well as pray for a better or improved health.

Sunday 23 October

Kartik Amavasya

Kartik Amavasya holds great importance in Hinduism and comes in Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This Amavasya is devoted to Goddess Lakshmi and the favorable festival of Diwali is also famous on this day. It is also consider an ideal day for Pitru pooja and seek their blessings, and for the purpose of charity and gift.

Monday 24 October

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Pooja holds extreme significance in Hindu faith. These festivals exemplify the nature and the human beings. According to the Hindu calendar, Govardhan Pooja or Annakoot is commemorating on the 1st day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. This festival is celebrated throughout the country, but its spirit reaches acme in North India especially in the areas of Vraj Bhumi comprise of Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Gokul, and Barsana.

Tuesday 25 October

Bhai Dooj

The festival Bhai Dooj is the one that signify the special connection between a brother and a sister. The bond which unlike any other, stands out from the rest in its own and special way. This special connection is also known as Bhai Teeka, Yam Dwitiya, Bhrat Dwitiya etc. Bhai Dooj generally falls on the dark lunar fortnight, in the month of Kartik. This date falls right after Diwali, 2 days to be exact.

Saturday 29 October

Chhath Puja

Chhath Pooja, also known as Sun Shashthi is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Shashthi. This festival is celebrated after six days of Diwali and mainly celebrated in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand with great glee. On Chhath Pooja, worshiping Sun God and Chhathi maiya helps you gain wealth, health and happiness. In the last few years, Chhath Puja has got a special significance as a folk festival. This is the reason why the festival is celebrated with great pomp and display.

Nov, 2033 Festivals

Thursday 03 November

Devutthana Ekadashi Vrat

Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is known as Devotthan, Devauthani or Prabodhini Ekadashi. This Ekadashi comes after Diwali. As Lord Vishnu sleeps on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Aashadh month and wakes up on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month, that is why this Ekadashi is known as Devotthan Ekadashi.

Friday 04 November

Pradosh Vrat

Sunday 06 November

Kartik Purnima Vrat

Poornima in Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is called Kartik Purnima. On this day, Lord Shiva killed the demon, Tripurasura, therefore this Poornima is also known as Tripuri Poornima. If Krittika Nakshatra falls on this day, it is called Mahakartiki. If it is Bharani Nakshatra, then a person is satisfied with favorable results. And if it is Rohini Nakshatra on this day, the significance of Kartik Purnima increases tenfold.

Wednesday 09 November

Sankashti Chaturthi

Monday 14 November

Children’s Day

Children's Day is celebrated on 14 November in India to honor the birth anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. He was born on 14 November 1889. Jawaharlal Nehru had huge love, care, and liking for children and so, they call him Chacha Nehru. (Let us have a look at Children's Day and its celebrations).

Thursday 17 November

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat

Goddess Ekadashi, manifestation of Lord Vishnu, was born on this day. Therefore, the day is known by the name of Utpanna Ekadashi. It is assumed that Goddess Ekadashi get manifested from Lord Vishnu to kill demon (Asura) Mura. Pleased with her, Lord Vishnu blessed her and said if a person fasts on this holy day, she/he will be freed from all sins done in their previous and present life.

Saturday 19 November

Pradosh Vrat

Sunday 20 November

Masik Shivratri

Monday 21 November

Margashirsha Amavasya

According to Hindu calendar, Margashirsha Amavasya comes in Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is also known by the name of Agahan Amavasya. On this day, people do Pitru Tarpan, bathing, charity and contribution for the peaceful afterlife of their elders. Worshipping God Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is also considered favorable on this day.

Dec, 2033 Festivals

Friday 02 December

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat

Mokshada means to destroy the temptation and that is why this Ekadashi is known as Mokshada Ekadashi. On the same day in Dwapara Yuga, Lord Shri Krishna gave the information of Gita in Kurukshetra. So, the day is also celebrated as Gita Jayanti as it was the same day when Gita was preaches, to lead humanity towards the path of religions.

Sunday 04 December

Pradosh Vrat

Tuesday 06 December

Margashirsha Purnima Vrat

Purnima in Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month is called Margashirsha Poornima. It is also known as Battisi Poornima. According to Hindu faith, it is the month for do charity, spiritual activities and worshipping the Gods and Goddesses. In Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, Lord Krishna himself has said, I am the favorable month of Margashirsha among months. It is also believed that Satyuga Era began from this month. Bathing, charity and penance (Tapasya) perform on this day is highly satisfying. On this day of Purnima, thousands of devotees bathes and do penance (Tapasya) in holy rivers of Banaras, Haridwar, Mathura and Prayagraj.

Friday 09 December

Sankashti Chaturthi

Saturday 17 December

Saphala Ekadashi

Ekadashi in Krishna Paksha during Paush month is known as Saphala Ekadashi. As Saphala means achievement, so it is assumed that by fasting on this day all tasks of a person get prosperous. On this day, Lord Achyuta is worshipped.

Monday 19 December

Pradosh Vrat

Monday 19 December

Masik Shivratri

Sunday 25 December

Christmas

For most of the masses, Christmas is all about going to a local mall and admires the decoration of the Christmas tree. The shiny twinkling lights wrapped around the Christmas tree and the gifts hang to greet, meet and visit, Christmas always held this magical image in the hearts of the people. But, there are many Christmas carols and tales connected with the Christmas tree that you might not be familiar with.