Maha Shivratri

Magh, Krishna Chaturdashi

Maha Shivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, is observed with fasting, abhishekam of the Shivalinga and a vigil with worship through all four watches of the night.

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21 Mar 2027

Holika Dahan / Shimga

Phalgun, Purnima

Holika Dahan is the bonfire lit on the full moon of Phalgun, on the eve of the festival of colours, recalling Lord Vishnu's protection of Prahlad. In the Konkan it is celebrated as Shimga.

22 Mar 2027

Holi / Dhulivandan / Dhulandi

Phalgun, Krishna Pratipada

Holi, also called Dhulivandan or Dhulandi, is the festival of colours that follows Holika Dahan. Friends and families play with coloured powder and water and share festive sweets, and in Maharashtra colours are played again on Rang Panchami.

7 Apr 2027

Gudi Padwa / Ugadi / Navreh

Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada

Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Navreh in Kashmir mark the Hindu New Year. On Gudi Padwa, homes raise a gudi, a decorated pole crowned with an upturned vessel, and Ugadi is welcomed with pachadi, a dish of six tastes.