Festival Calendar- Dates, Significance Rituals

Yes. DKSCORE updates festival dates annually. Since most Indian festivals follow the lunar calendar, dates change each year and we ensure the latest, accurate information is published

The Hindu lunar calendar is based on moon phases, so dates differ from the standard Gregorian calendar. DKSCORE provides both the lunar date and its corresponding English calendar date for every festival.

Yes. Each festival page includes an “Add to Calendar” option that lets you sync the festival date with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.

Absolutely. Each festival page includes historical background, cultural significance, rituals, and traditional ways of celebration.

Hindu festival dates are calculated using tithis, nakshatras, and lunar phases. Our team references panchangams, expert inputs, and official sources to determine accurate dates each year

Yes. DKSCORE lists major Indian festivals as well as regional celebrations observed across states and communities. You can request additions if a festival is missing.

Yes. You can search festivals by date, month, or name using the search bar or the interactive calendar view available on the Festivals page.

We verify dates using trusted panchangams, astrologers, and official calendars. While dates are highly accurate, local observances may vary slightly by region.

Yes. The calendar includes major international observances like Christmas, Easter, New Year, Eid, and globally recognised UN days celebrated in India.

The next upcoming festival is shown at the top of the Festivals page, based on today’s date and your selected region or religion.

Yes. The Festival section highlights today’s festival, tithi, and important observances using accurate daily panchang data.

Yes. You can view festivals for any year, including 2024, 2025, and 2026, using the year filter or by browsing our yearly festival calendars.

Pradosh vrat is a Hindu fasting ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is observed on Trayodashi the thirteenth day of every lunar fortnight, both in Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, so there are about 24 Pradosh vrat days in a year. In 2026 the exact dates depend on the lunar calendar and can vary by location, especially if Adhik Maas occurs. To know the precise dates for your area, consult a local Panchang. The vrat is usually kept from sunrise to Pradosh kaal, the period after sunset until night. Puja is performed in the evening with offerings to Shiva such as bilva leaves, flowers, incense and a lamp, along with recitation of Shiva mantras. The fast can be observed strictly without food or water, or with vrat friendly items like fruits and dairy, depending on family customs. Breaking the vrat is done after performing the evening puja and sharing prasad with family. Practicing devotees seek blessings for health, prosperity and spiritual purification. If you are new to Pradosh vrat, ask your temple priest or local calendar for the muhurat and the foods allowed in your tradition.

English New Year 2026 is a cultural festival celebrating the start of the new year in English tradition. It typically takes place on New Year’s Eve (31 December) and continues into New Year’s Day (1 January) 2026, with public events, concerts, fireworks, street performances, and family activities across England. Local organizers may publish official schedules with participating cities and venues. Attendance ranges from free public gatherings to ticketed performances, so check the official festival website for exact times, locations, and safety guidelines.

English New Year 2026 falls on January 1, 2026. Common celebrations include New Year's Eve parties on December 31 with a midnight toast, public fireworks displays in cities, singing 'Auld Lang Syne,' and gatherings with family or friends on New Year's Day, sometimes followed by making New Year's resolutions.

In England, New Year celebrations are centered around New Year’s Eve (31 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January). People typically celebrate with gatherings at home, in pubs or clubs, or at public events. Highlights often include a late-night countdown to midnight, sparkling drinks, and toasts to the coming year. Many cities host public fireworks displays around midnight, with London’s event being the best known and usually accompanied by live music and a televised countdown. Some people attend street parties or family meals, while others enjoy quieter evenings at home. On New Year’s Day, it’s common to recover from the night before, take walks, watch football matches, or attend local parades or community events. Traditions also include making New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead. Details vary by location and year, so checking local event listings for 2025 is helpful.

Chandra Darshan is a lunar festival that centers on viewing the Moon (Chandra) and offering reverence to it. Chandra Darshan Jan 2025 refers to the edition of this celebration observed in January 2025. The exact date is determined by the lunar calendar and moon sighting, so regions may celebrate on different days. Common ways people observe it include visiting temples or designated moon-viewing spots with family, performing prayers to the Moon, singing or reciting mantras, preparing and sharing prasad, lighting lamps, and decorating homes. Some households observe a light fast or a simple vegetarian meal as part of the observance. Community events may feature storytelling about myths related to Chandra and cultural programs. To confirm the precise date for January 2025 in your area, check local temple calendars, regional Hindu almanacs (panchang), or official festival announcements. If you are traveling for the occasion, plan ahead and stay mindful of safety and weather conditions. This festival is celebrated in many parts of the Hindu and cultural communities with regionally varying rituals and timings.

Pradosh Vrat occurs on Trayodashi (the 13th day) of every Hindu lunar fortnight. In 2026 there are two Pradosh Vrat days each month: one on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and one on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. The vrat is observed from sunset to next sunset. Exact Gregorian dates depend on the lunar calendar and local time zone; to get precise dates for 2026, refer to a Hindu calendar (Panchang) or a reliable online panchang for Pradosh Vrat 2026 for your region.

Observing Pradosh Vrat in 2026 can bring both practical remedies and spiritual benefits. Remedies to maximize its effects include: performing Pradosh Puja after sunset on Trayodashi with a Shiva Lingam, bilva leaves, flowers, dhoop and naivedya; observing a pure vegetarian fast with a strict vow if possible and breaking the fast after the puja; chanting Om Namah Shivaya or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and reading Pradosh Katha or Shiv Puran; offering charity to Brahmins or to the needy and feeding the hungry; visiting a Shiva temple and keeping the vrat with discipline; maintaining cleanliness and avoiding non vegetarian foods and alcohol on the vrat day; practicing self control, calmness and devotion. Benefits include removal of obstacles and doshas, fulfillment of desires, protection from misfortune and improvement in health and prosperity; purification of mind and senses, spiritual progress, and enhanced devotion to Lord Shiva; better family harmony and blessings for long life and prosperity; accumulation of good karmic merit that supports future spiritual growth. In 2026 the dates of Pradosh Vrat may vary by region; please refer to your local Panchang or temple for the exact Trayodashi dates.