Worldwide Festivals & Muhurats 2026

On our festivals page, you can filter festivals by religion. Simply select the religion—such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, or Buddhism—from the filter options to view festivals specific to that faith.

Yes, we update the festival dates every year to ensure accuracy. Since many Indian festivals are based on lunar calendars, their dates change annually. We strive to provide the most current information

The Hindu lunar calendar is based on the phases of the moon, so its months and dates differ from the Gregorian calendar. On DKSCORE, we provide the corresponding Gregorian dates for each festival to help you plan accordingly.

Absolutely! Each festival listing includes an "Add to Calendar" option. Click on it to sync the festival date with your preferred calendar application, such as Google Calendar or Outlook.

Yes, we offer detailed descriptions for each festival, including historical background, cultural significance, and traditional ways of celebration. Click on a festival to learn more about it.

Festival dates in the Hindu lunar calendar are based on lunar phases and specific celestial events. Our team consults with experts and official sources to calculate these dates accurately for each year.

Yes, we aim to provide a comprehensive list of festivals celebrated across different regions of India, including local and regional festivals. If you notice a festival missing, please contact us to have it added.

Yes, you can search for festivals by specific dates or months using our search bar or by navigating through our interactive calendar view on the festivals page

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our festival dates by collaborating with experts and referencing official calendars. However, we recommend verifying with local sources for region-specific observances.

Yes, we include significant international observances that are widely celebrated in India, such as Christmas, Easter, and international days recognized by the United Nations.

Pausha is a winter month in the Hindu calendar, and Pausha Poornima—the full moon day of Pausha—is observed with fasting, prayers, and charitable acts.

Do's: Arrive early at designated viewing spots; follow organizers' instructions; dress modestly and cover shoulders; carry a small water bottle and a mat if you need to sit; maintain cleanliness and respect others. Don'ts: Do not push or shove; do not litter; do not bring prohibited items such as weapons, glass, or alcohol; do not use loud devices or play loud music; do not disrupt prayers or rituals; and follow any venue-specific rules and weather or safety advisories.

Chandra Darshan is a devotional observance dedicated to Chandra, the Moon God, celebrated by devotees on nights associated with the Moon and specifically noted for January 2025 in various temple calendars. Observing it is believed to purify the mind, bring emotional balance, and enhance harmony in relationships.

Common remedies and practices include:

1) purifying bath before moonrise and wearing clean white or light-colored clothes;

2) chanting the Chandra mantra Om Chandraya Namaha, 108 times with a mala, preferably in the evening or under moonlight;

3) offering white flowers, milk, sugar, and sesame seeds to the Moon and keeping a bowl of water facing the Moon;

4) observing a light vegetarian fast and avoiding heavy or spicy foods in the evening;

5) for astrology-guided devotees, considering remedies such as wearing a pearl or moonstone and silver after consulting a qualified astrologer;

6) performing charitable acts or seva to others, especially women, elders, or the needy, on or around the day;

7) practicing calm breathing and reflection to cultivate mental peace. Benefits commonly associated with observing Chandra Darshan include emotional steadiness, improved sleep and memory, better relationships, greater mental clarity, spiritual growth, and the blessings of the Moon. Note that practices vary by region and tradition, so check with your local temple or astrologer for guidance.

Rohini Vrat is a regional vrata associated with the Rohini star (Nakshatra) and the blessing of family welfare observed by many Hindu communities in January. In local legend, Rohini—the mother of Balarama and connected with Lord Krishna’s family—is venerated for abundance and harmonious married life, and women fast and pray to seek her blessings. The practice reflects folk traditions rather than a single canonical text, and its timing in January 2026 follows the lunar calendar observed by participants.

Rohini Vrat is a regional Hindu vrata observed by married women around the Rohini nakshatra period in January, rooted in popular folk and temple traditions rather than a single canonical scripture. Traditionally it seeks blessings for marital harmony and the long life of husbands, with regional deity associations ranging from the goddess of family welfare to Rohini-linked legends connected with Krishna in local narratives.

Rohini Vrat is a regional Hindu observance linked to Rohini Nakshatra, traditionally kept by married women for the long life and wellbeing of their husbands. It is associated with Rohini, the wife of Vasudeva and mother of Balarama (Krishna's lineage), whose auspicious star is believed to bless marital harmony. The practice continues through temple lore and family tradition, rather than being anchored in a single Vedic scripture, and is observed when Rohini Nakshatra occurs in the winter months.

Rohini Vrat is a regional Hindu observance linked to Rohini Nakshatra, traditionally kept by married women for the long life and wellbeing of their husbands. It is associated with Rohini, the wife of Vasudeva and mother of Balarama (Krishna's lineage), whose auspicious star is believed to bless marital harmony. The practice continues through temple lore and family tradition, rather than being anchored in a single Vedic scripture, and is observed when Rohini Nakshatra occurs in the winter months.