Indian Festivals

Hindu Festival Calendar 2026: It’s been said often enough that Hindus celebrate everything. So they do. The birth of gods, death of asuras, victory of the gods, marriage of the gods, the new year, new months, full moons, new moons, harvests, birthdays, initiations, marriages, deaths, anniversaries – you name the event, and it is reason for music, dance, processions, and …

Sikh Festival Calendar 2026: India is a land of myriad religions and cultures. Each of the religions finds an expression in the celebrations of its unique festivals. The same holds true for Sikhism as well. However, unlike other religions, the festivals unique to the Sikhs have little to do with the worship of the divine. Instead, they commemorate the milestones …

Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February. Shivaji Jayanti or the birthday of Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated on a majestic scale in Maharashtra. Shivaji was born on 19th February, 1627. His parents Jijabai and Shahaji Bhonsle named him Shivaji after local Goddess Shivai. Shivaji was the creator of the Maratha nation. He was instrumental in uniting the Maratha chiefs of …

Losar is a vibrant springtime festival marking the Tibetan New Year, celebrated with great enthusiasm by Tibetan Buddhist communities in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. It is one of the most important cultural festivals in the Himalayan regions, symbolising renewal of life, spiritual cleansing, prosperity and happiness for the year ahead. Losar brings together families, communities and monasteries in prayer, …

Event Name: Taj Mahotsav Category: Cultural Festival Event Date: February 18 to 27 February, 2026 Location: Shilpgram, Near Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh Organizer: Taj Mahotsav Samiti, Office of Secretary, U. P. Tourism, 64, Taj Road, Agra 282001 Uttar Pradesh, India Phone:+91-562-2226431 Main Attraction: The performances, food and fair are the main attractions of Taj Mahotsav. Taj Mahotsav: Overview / History The …

Bhavnath Fair: The vibrancy and charm of Bhavnath fair attracts a multitude of tourists and devotees of Shiva and make Junagarh as their second home in their will to become a part of mammoth experience. The ancient city of Junagarh (Gujarat) is situated in the valley of Girnar Parvat & Datar hills. Bhavnath Fair: भावनाथ मेला Bhavnath Fair 2026 – February …

Maha Shivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the month of February – March in English Calendar. Celebrating the festival …

Valentine’s Day — There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note …

Goa Carnival: Intruz or Mardi Gras – February heralds the carnival at Goa. For three days and nights the streets come alive with lights and color. Held in mid February, the week-long event is a time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of guitars, graceful dances and non-stop festivity. Goa festival is one of the famous Indian Carnivals as it …

Islam Festival Calendar 2026: Muslims in India observe all the Islamic festivals that are celebrated in other parts of the world. In addition to the festivals, the days commemorating shrines in India and death anniversaries of saints, are also observed with religious fervor. All the Muslim festivals and observances in India follow the Islamic calendar, which has fewer days than …