Lohri Timing - 2:54 a.m, January 15
Lohri festival is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs both with a lot of fervor and enthusiasm. People light a bonfire and dance around it to the beats of dhol. Offerings of peanuts, popcorn, and Rewari are offered to the holy fire.
A lot of people prefer fasting on the day of Vinayaka Chaturthi. It falls every month of the year.
Muhurat - 2:54 a.m
Makar Sakranti Punya Kaal Muhurat - 7:15 a.m to 5:46 p.m
Makar Sakranti Maha Punya Kaal Muhurat - 7:15 a.m to 9:00 a.m
This day marks the end of the harsh winters and the transition of the Sun into the Makar Rashi. It is celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra. People offer prayers to Surya Dev, perform charity, and even perform Shraadh rituals.
Pongal Sankranti Muhurat - 2:54 a.m
When you move to Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti takes the form of Pongal. It is celebrated by cleaning one’s home and making prasadam called Pongal from milk, rice, and jaggery. It is first offered to Surya Dev and then to the family members of the house.
Muhurat - 7:01 a.m to 12:35 p.m
Panchami Tithi - 2:41 p.m, February 13 to 12:09 p.m February 15
Goddess Saraswati is worshiped on this day and is prayed to for blessings of wisdom, knowledge, and creativity. Many people initiate the education of their children on this day. Pujas are also performed in educational institutions.
Nishita Kaal Puja Time - 12:07 a.m to 12:56 a.m
Chaturdashi Tithi - 9:57 p.m, March 8 to 6:17 p.m March 9
This festival is celebrated to honor the convergence of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati i.e. Shakti. People celebrate this festival by worshiping Lord Shiva and observing a fast.
Hindus celebrate Holi according to the lunar calendar. Known as Phalguna Purnima, the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna falls on the day of Holika Dahan. Holi is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan.
Holika Dahan Muhurat - 11:13 p.m, March 24 to 12:27 a.m, March 25
Purnima Tithi - 9:54 a.m, March 24 to 12:29, March 25
This day is celebrated to mark the Dahan of Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashyap who attempted to kill Bhakta Prahalad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated by lighting a bonfire and praying to it.
Purnima Tithi - 9:54 a.m, March 24 to 12:29 p.m, March 25Holi Dishes: - Bhang and Thandai
This festival is celebrated by people all over India and by Hindus all over the world by applying color to each other. However, the style of celebrations varies from region to region. For instance, in Barsana, Lathmar Holi is very famous.
Ghata Sthapana Muhurat - 6:02 a.m to 10:16 a.m
Ghata Sthapana Abhijit Muhurat - 11:57 a.m to 12:48 p.m
Pratipada Tithi - 11:50 p.m, April 8 to 8:30 p.m, April 9
This day marks the beginning of 9 days of celebrations and involves a ritual called the Ghata Sthapana which basically means invoking Goddess Shakti and receiving her blessings.
It is celebrated as the first day of the New Year by the people of Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. This festival is celebrated on the basis of the Luni-Solar calendar which takes into account the position of the Sun and the Moon both.
This day is celebrated as the first day of the year by the people of Maharashtra, according to the Luni-Solar calendar which considers the position of the Sun and the Moon both. It is celebrated by taking and oil bath, praying, and eating leaves of Neem.
Baisakhi timing - 9:15 p.m
Baisakhi is the harvest festival that is celebrated in the state of Punjab. It is also celebrated as the Sikh New Year and as the day when the Khalsa was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. But it is based on the Hindu Solar calendar.
Pohela Boishakh Muhurat - 9:15 p.m, April 13
This festival is celebrated as the New Year in West Bengal as per the Bengali calendar. When you go to Assam, this festival is celebrated as Bihu which is the New Year in Assam.
As per Amanta as well as Purnimanta Hindu Calendar -
Shukla Paksha Navami (9th day) of Chaitra (1st month)
Ram Navami Madhyahna Muhurat - 11:03 a.m to 1:38 p.m
Ram Navami Tithi - 1:23 p.m, April 16 to 3:14 p.m, April 17
This is the day when Lord Rama was born. Ayodhya, which is the birthplace of Lord Rama, celebrates this festival with the most enthusiasm. The best time to perform puja rituals is during the Madhyahna Muhurat.
A day-long fast
worshipping Lord Rama
listen or narrate the epic Ramayana or Nama Ramayanam
performing the ceremonial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita
conducting Rama Navami procession
Purnima Tithi - 3:25 a.m, April 23 to 5:18, April 24
This day is celebrated on the Purnima of the Chaitra month as the birthday of Lord Hanuman who was the most ardent devotee of Lord Rama. It is also celebrated in the Southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nady, Karnataka, and Telangana but the dates vary.
Many people prefer to observe a fast on the Purnima of the Chaitra month.
Akshaya Tritiya Muhurat for Puja - 5:33 a.m to 12:18 p.m
Tritiya Tithi - 4:17 a.m, May 10 to 2:50 a.m, May 11
Akshaya Tritiya is a very important festival for Hindus around the world. On this day people prefer to purchase gold as it is believed that doing so blesses one with Abundance of wealth and prosperity.
Amavasya Tithi - 7:54 p.m, June 5 to 6:07 p.m, June 6
This is one of the major fasts that is observed by married Hindu women in India for the long life of their husbands. The story behind this vrat is that on this day Savitri saved the life of her husband, Satyawan by gaining the mercy of Lord Yama, the Hindu God of death.
Nirjala Ekadashi Parana Muhurat - 5:24 a.m to 7:28 a.m
Ekadashi Tithi - 4:43 a.m June 17 to 6:24 a.m June 18
On this auspicious day, devotees observe a fast without consuming any food and water. It is believed that Bheem, the second Pandava brother, observed this fast on the advice of Maharishi Vyasa to compensate for all the 24 Ekadashi fasts that he could not observe.
Those who are devoted yet unable to complete the twenty-four Ekadashi fasts in a year ought to observe one Nirjala Ekadashi fast instead since it offers the same advantages as the twenty-four Ekadashi fasts combined.
Dwitiya Tithi - 4:26 a.m to July 7 to 4:59 a.m july 8
On this day a Rath Yatra is carried out in Puri, Odisha in honor of Lord Jagannath who is worshiped as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It marks the yearly visit of Lord Jagannath to the Gundicha Mata Temple which was built by King Indrayamuna in honor of his wife, Queen Gundicha’s devotion to Lord Jagannath.
Purnima Tithi - 5:59 p.m July 20 to 3:46 p.m July 21
This is a very auspicious day for students and teachers. It is the day when students pay their respects to their gurus and seek their blessings. It is also considered to be the birthday of Maharishi Ved Vyasa who penned the great Hindu epic, Mahabharata.
Tritiya Tithi - 7:52 p.m August 6 to 10:05 p.m August 7
This day marks the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Married women celebrate this day in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand by observing a fast and praying to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat - 5:47 a.m to 8:27 a.m
Panchami Tithi - 12:36 a.m, August 9 to 3:14 a.m, August 10
On this auspicious day, serpent Gods of the Hindu religion are prayed to by women all over India. They worship Nag Devta and pray for the well-being of their brothers and other members of the family.
सर्वे नागाः प्रीयन्तां मे ये केचित् पृथ्वीतले।
ये च हेलिमरीचिस्था येऽन्तरे दिवि संस्थिताः॥
ये नदीषु महानागा ये सरस्वतिगामिनः।
ये च वापीतडगेषु तेषु सर्वेषु वै नमः॥
Raksha Bandhan Muhurat - 1:30 p.m to 9:08 p.m
Purnima Tithi - 3:04 a.m, August 9 to 11:55 p.m, August 9
This festival celebrates the sacred bond between brother and sister. Sisters tie a rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and pray for their long lives while the brothers pledge to protect their sisters forever.
Purnima Tithi - 3:04 a.m, August 19 to 11:55 p.m August 19
Sanskrit is a very holy language and very important for Hindus because all holy scriptures of Hinduism have been written in Sanskrit. It is considered to be the mother of all languages and on this day we pay our respects to it.
Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat - 12:01 a.m to 12:45 a.m
Ashtami Tithi - 3:39 a.m, August 26 to 2:19 a.m, August 27
This festival is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees perform a puja at midnight, offer respects to Lord Krishna, observe fasts, and even participate in traditions like Dahi Handi.
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ।
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे
Madhyahna Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Muhurat - 11:03 a.m to 1:34 p.m
Chaturthi Tithi - 3:01 p.m, September 6 to 5:37 p.m, September 7
This festival is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha who is the deity of wisdom and good fortune in the Hindu religion. On this day, an idol of Lord Ganesha is invited into the house and is worshiped regularly for a period of 10 days.
सिंहः प्रसेनमवधीत्सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः।
सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥
Radha Ashtami Madhyahna Time - 11:03 a.m to 1:32 p.m
Ashtami Tithi - 11:11 p.m, September 10 to 11:46 p.m, September 11
This day is celebrated as the birthday of Goddess Radha who is worshiped on this day.
ओम ह्रीं श्रीराधिकायै नम:।
While this day is not associated religiously with Hindus, it is important for the citizens of India because it was on this day that Hindi was officially adopted as the language of India. Various events are organized to honor the official language of the country.
Thiruvonam Nakshatram - 8:32 p.m, September 14 to 6:49 p.m, September 15
Onam festival is very important for the people of Kerala and marks the annual visit of King Mahabali to every home in Kerala. It is believed that he offered his head as a resting place for the foot of the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Ganesha Visarjan Muhurat -
Morning - 9:11 a.m to 1:47 p.m
Afternoon - 3:19 p.m to 4:51 p.m
Evening - 7:51 p.m to 9:19 p.m
Night - 10:47 p.m to 3:12 a.m
Chaturdashi Tithi - 3:10 p.m, September 16 to 11:44 a.m, September 17
This day marks the final day of the 10-day long Ganeshotsav. On this day, the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in a water body after a grand procession is carried out in honor of the deity.
This is celebrated as the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and is one of the most important days for Indians.
Pratipada Tithi - 12:18 a.m, October 3 to 2:58 a.m, October 4
This day marks the beginning of the 9-day festival that is celebrated in honor of Maa Durga, in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It is celebrated as Durga Puja in West Bengal. On the final day, the idol of the Goddess is immersed in a water body.
Saraswati Puja Muhurat - 11:22 a.m to 5:28 p.m
Purva Ashadha Nakshatra - 5:15 a.m, October 10 to 5:41 a.m, October 11
This day is celebrated in honor of Goddess Saraswati who is the deity of knowledge and wisdom. A puja is performed worshiping the Goddess and her blessings are sought.
Ashtami Tithi - 12:31 p.m, October 10 to 12:06 p.m, October 11
On the eighth day of Navratri, Durga Ashtami is celebrated. A puja is performed in which all the 9 forms of Maa Durga are worshiped. A puja called the Kumari Puja is also held where young girls who are not married are worshiped as a form of Goddess Durga.
Vijay Dashami Muhurat - 2:03 p.m to 2:49 p.m
Dashami Tithi - 10:58 a.m, October 12 to 9:08 a.m, October 13
This festival is one of the most important days for Hindus. It marks the day when Lord Rama killed demon king Ravana and rescued Mata Sita from his captivity. It is customary to burn effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkarn on Dussehra.
This day also holds importance because the idol of Maa Durga is immersed in the water as Navratri culminates on this day.
Moonrise Muhurat - 5:05 p.m
Purnima Tithi - 8:40 p.m, October 16 to 4:55 p.m, October 17
One of the most significant full moon nights, Sharad Purnima is the day when Hindus worship Chandra Dev, the Moon God. As per belief, on this night, Chandra Dev displays all his 16 kalas or qualities. It is also believed that the rays of the Moon on this night have healing properties. People prepare kheer and leave it overnight under the open sky for family members to consume it the next day.
Many people observe this day by the name of Bhagwan Valmiki Prakat Diwas. It holds a lot of importance because Maharishi Valmiki was the one who wrote the great Hindu epic Ramayana and was a notable figure in Sanskrit literature.
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat - 5:46 p.m to 7:02 p.m
Upavasa Muhurat - 6:25 a.m to 7:54 p.m
Moonrise Muhurat - 7:54 p.m
Chaturthi Tithi - 6:46 a.m, October 20 to 4:16 a.m, October 21
This day is observed by women who are married for the long life of their husbands by keeping a fast without food and water. They break the fast only after performing a puja at the moon's rise. On this day, Lord Shiva and his family are worshiped.
Ahoi Ashtami Muhurat - 5:42 p.m to 6:59 p.m
Star Sighting Muhurat - 6:06 p.m
Ashtami Tithi - 1:18 a.m, October 24 to 1:58 a.m, October 25
On this day mothers observe a fast for the well being of their children and consume food only after they see stars at night. Some women don’t even drink water during the fast.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat - 6:31 to 8:13 p.m
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat - 5:38 p.m to 8:13 p.m
Vrishabh Kaal Muhurat - 6:31 p.m to 8:27 p.m
Trayodashi Tithi - 10:31 a.m, October 29 to 1:15 p.m, October 30
Dhanteras is the day when Goddess Lakshmi appeared from the Ksheer Sagar during the Samudra Manthan. A Lakshmi puja is held on this day, where the Goddess is worshiped along with Lord Kuber who is the God of wealth. This puja should ideally be performed during the Sthir Lagna which occurs between the Pradosh Kaal and the Vrishabh Kaal.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 5:36 p.m to 6:16 p.m
Pradosh Kaal - 5:36 p.m to 8:11 p.m
Vrishabha Kaal - 6:20 p.m to 8:15 p.m
Amavasya Tithi - 3:52 p.m, October 31 to 6:16 p.m, November 1
The biggest festival for Hindus, Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya. It is celebrated by lighting diyas and performing a puja in honor of deities Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. This puja should be performed during the Sthir Lagna which falls between the Pradosh Kaal and the Vrishabh Kaal.
Govardhan Puja Morning Muhurat - 6:34 a.m to 8:46 a.m
Govardhan Puja Evening Muhurat - 3:23 p.m to 5:35 p.m
Pratipada Tithi - 6:16 p.m, November 1 to 8:21 p.m, November 2
This day is very special to the devotees of Lord Krishna. It marks the day when Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger when Lord Indra poured torrential rains on earth.
Bhaiya Dooj Muhurat - 1:10 p.m to 3:22 p.m
Dwitiya Tithi - 8:21 p.m, November 2 to 10:05 p.m, November 3
This festival celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread on the wrists of their brothers and pray for their long lives. Brothers bless their sisters with gifts on this day.
Chhath Puja Sunrise - 6:38 a.m
Chhath Puja Sunset - 5:32 p.m
Shashthi Tithi - 12:41 a.m, November 7 to 12:34, November 8
A festival popular in North India, this day witnesses the worship of Surya Dev, the Sun God. People offer their prayers and seek blessings of prosperity and well being.
Ashtami Tithi - 11:56 p.m, November 8 to 10:45 p.m, November 9
This is the day when Lord Indra ceased the torrential rains on the Braj region after Lord Krishna provided shelter to people by lifting the Govardhan Hill on his little finger. To celebrate this day cows and their calves are worshiped and deep daan is performed in gaushalas.
Dwadashi Tithi - 4:04, November 12 to 1:01, November 13
On this day the plant form of Goddess Tulsi is married to Lord Vishnu or to his avatar Lord Krishna. The plant is decked up as a new bride and is traditionally married to Lord Vishnu.
Pradoshkaal Dev Diwali Muhurat - 5:10 p.m to 7:47 p.m
Purnima Tithi - 6:19 a.m, November 15 to 2:58 a.m, November 16
This festival occurs on Kartik Purnima and is celebrated by lighting diyas. People take a dip in the holy river Ganga. It marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. It is mainly celebrated in Varanasi.
It is one of the most significant Purnimas of the year because this month i.e. the Kartik month is considered to be the holiest of all. People take a dip in the holy river Ganga on this day.
Ekadashi Tithi - 3:42 a.m, December 11 to 1:09 a.m, December 12
A very special day for Hindus, this marks the day when Lord Krishna spoke the sacred Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
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