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Hindu Vrat Calendar

All major fasting days for 2026–2027: Purnima, Amavasya, Pradosh, Chaturthi, and Masik Shivaratri.

Vrat (व्रत) — a sacred vow of fasting — is one of the most ancient spiritual practices in Hinduism. Each lunar phase and tithi carries its own energy and presiding deity. Aligning your fast with the correct tithi amplifies the spiritual benefit and invokes the blessings of that deity. These dates are computed for Delhi (IST) and may vary by ±1 day based on your local sunrise.

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PurnimaAmavasyaPradoshVinayaka ChaturthiSankashti ChaturthiMasik Shivaratri

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Shukla Pradosh

28 May

in 4 days

Purnima

30 May

in 6 days

Sankashti Chaturthi

3 Jun

in 10 days

Krishna Pradosh

12 Jun

in 19 days

Masik Shivaratri

13 Jun

in 20 days

2026 Hindu Vrat Calendar

January 2026

Shukla Pradosh

Thu, 1 January 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Sat, 3 January 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Fri, 16 January 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Sat, 17 January 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Sun, 18 January 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Thu, 22 January 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Sat, 31 January 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

February 2026

Purnima

Sun, 1 February 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Thu, 5 February 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Sun, 15 February 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Mon, 16 February 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Tue, 17 February 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sat, 21 February 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

March 2026

Shukla Pradosh

Sun, 1 March 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Tue, 3 March 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sat, 7 March 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Tue, 17 March 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Wed, 18 March 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Thu, 19 March 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sun, 22 March 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Tue, 31 March 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

April 2026

Purnima

Thu, 2 April 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Mon, 6 April 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Wed, 15 April 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Thu, 16 April 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Fri, 17 April 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Wed, 29 April 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

May 2026

Purnima

Fri, 1 May 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Tue, 5 May 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Wed, 6 May 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Fri, 15 May 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Tue, 19 May 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradoshin 4 days

Thu, 28 May 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnimain 6 days

Sat, 30 May 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

June 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi

Wed, 3 June 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Fri, 12 June 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Sat, 13 June 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Sun, 14 June 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Wed, 17 June 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Fri, 26 June 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Sun, 28 June 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Purnima

Mon, 29 June 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

July 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi

Fri, 3 July 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Sun, 12 July 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Mon, 13 July 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Tue, 14 July 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Mon, 27 July 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Wed, 29 July 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

August 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sun, 2 August 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Masik Shivaratri

Tue, 11 August 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Wed, 12 August 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sun, 16 August 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Wed, 26 August 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Fri, 28 August 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

September 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi

Tue, 1 September 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Wed, 9 September 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Thu, 10 September 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Fri, 11 September 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Tue, 15 September 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Thu, 24 September 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Sat, 26 September 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Wed, 30 September 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

October 2026

Krishna Pradosh

Thu, 8 October 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Fri, 9 October 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Sat, 10 October 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Wed, 14 October 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Sat, 24 October 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Mon, 26 October 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Thu, 29 October 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

November 2026

Krishna Pradosh

Sat, 7 November 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Sun, 8 November 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Mon, 9 November 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Fri, 13 November 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Sun, 22 November 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Tue, 24 November 2026

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

December 2026

Krishna Pradosh

Sun, 6 December 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Mon, 7 December 2026

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Tue, 8 December 2026

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sun, 13 December 2026

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Tue, 22 December 2026

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sun, 27 December 2026

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

2027 Hindu Vrat Calendar

January 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Tue, 5 January 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Wed, 6 January 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Thu, 7 January 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Tue, 12 January 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Wed, 20 January 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Fri, 22 January 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

February 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Thu, 4 February 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Fri, 5 February 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Sat, 6 February 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Wed, 10 February 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Fri, 19 February 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Wed, 24 February 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

March 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Sat, 6 March 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Sun, 7 March 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Mon, 8 March 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Fri, 12 March 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Sat, 20 March 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Mon, 22 March 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Fri, 26 March 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

April 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Sun, 4 April 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Mon, 5 April 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Tue, 6 April 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sat, 10 April 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Mon, 19 April 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Tue, 20 April 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sat, 24 April 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

May 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Tue, 4 May 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Wed, 5 May 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Thu, 6 May 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Mon, 10 May 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Mon, 17 May 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Wed, 19 May 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sun, 23 May 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

June 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Wed, 2 June 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Thu, 3 June 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Mon, 7 June 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Tue, 15 June 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Thu, 17 June 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Purnima

Fri, 18 June 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Tue, 22 June 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

July 2027

Krishna Pradosh

Thu, 1 July 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Fri, 2 July 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Sat, 3 July 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Tue, 6 July 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Fri, 16 July 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Sun, 18 July 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Thu, 22 July 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Fri, 23 July 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Sat, 31 July 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

August 2027

Masik Shivaratri

Sun, 1 August 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Mon, 2 August 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Thu, 5 August 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Sat, 14 August 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Shukla Pradosh

Sun, 15 August 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Tue, 17 August 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Sat, 21 August 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Mon, 30 August 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Tue, 31 August 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

September 2027

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sat, 4 September 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Mon, 13 September 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Wed, 15 September 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Mon, 20 September 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Tue, 28 September 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Wed, 29 September 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Thu, 30 September 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

October 2027

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Sun, 3 October 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Wed, 13 October 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Fri, 15 October 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Tue, 19 October 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Wed, 27 October 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Thu, 28 October 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Fri, 29 October 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

November 2027

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Tue, 2 November 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Fri, 12 November 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Sun, 14 November 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Wed, 17 November 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Fri, 26 November 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Sat, 27 November 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Sun, 28 November 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

December 2027

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Thu, 2 December 2027

Ganesha

Monthly Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha — most auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek Ganesha's blessings.

Fast until moonrise. Do not view the moon on this night. Break fast after offering modak to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Observe fast from sunrise; break after evening puja
  • Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers to Lord Ganesha
  • Read or listen to Ganesha Atharvashirsha

What to avoid

  • Looking at the moon on this day (causes false allegations)
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Eating grains before puja

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Shukla Pradosh

Sat, 11 December 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha — Shiva and Parvati take a cosmic break together. Prayer during twilight is considered most powerful.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Break fast after Pradosh puja (1.5 hours after sunset). Offer bilva leaves to Shivalinga.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Purnima

Mon, 13 December 2027

Vishnu / Satyanarayan

Full moon day — powerful for prayers, satyanarayan puja, ancestral offerings, and charity.

Observe from sunrise to moonrise. Avoid rice and non-vegetarian food.

How to observe

  • Observe sattvic diet or full fast
  • Offer water to the moon after moonrise
  • Light a ghee diya and chant the name of the presiding deity

What to avoid

  • Non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
  • Sleeping during the day
  • Harsh speech or arguments

Mantra

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः (Om Chandraya Namah)

Sankashti Chaturthi

Fri, 17 December 2027

Ganesha

Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha — removing obstacles (sankashta = great sorrow). Particularly powerful for resolving crises.

Fast until moonrise. Break fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to Ganesha.

How to observe

  • Fast all day; break fast after seeing the moon at night
  • Offer modak and durva to Ganesha after moonrise
  • Read Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha

What to avoid

  • Eating before moonrise
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Lying or harsh speech

Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

Krishna Pradosh

Sat, 25 December 2027

Shiva & Parvati

Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha — prayers to Shiva for relief from difficulties and the blessings of Parvati.

Fast from sunrise to sunset. Perform Pradosh puja at twilight. Offer milk, bilva, and dhatura to Shiva.

How to observe

  • Fast from sunrise; break after Pradosh puja at twilight
  • Visit Shiva temple at dusk
  • Offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingam

What to avoid

  • Grains during the fast
  • Sleeping at twilight time
  • Any unclean activities after sunset

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Masik Shivaratri

Sun, 26 December 2027

Shiva

Monthly Shivaratri — Krishna Chaturdashi. The night Shiva danced the Tandava. Regular fasting on this day builds deep Shiva bhakti.

Fast for the entire day. Perform Shiva puja at night (four prahar). Offer milk, bilva, and bel leaves.

How to observe

  • Observe nirjala (waterless) fast or phalahar (fruit-only)
  • Keep night vigil; chant Shiva mantras
  • Perform Rudrabhishek with water, milk, honey, curd

What to avoid

  • Grains and pulses
  • Sleeping during the night vigil
  • Any impure activities

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

Amavasya

Mon, 27 December 2027

Pitrs (Ancestors)

New moon day — sacred for Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings), Shiva worship, and releasing old patterns.

Many observe a full fast or avoid non-vegetarian food. Offer water with sesame seeds (tila tarpan) to ancestors.

How to observe

  • Offer water (tarpan) to ancestors
  • Observe fast if possible; break with sattvic food at night
  • Visit a temple or light a lamp at home
  • Donate food or clothes to the needy

What to avoid

  • Starting new ventures or auspicious work
  • Non-vegetarian food
  • Alcohol and intoxicants

Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः (Om Pitribhyah Namah)

Why Observe Vrat?

Lunar alignment

Each tithi corresponds to the moon's position, which influences the water in our bodies and our emotional and mental states. Fasting on specific tithis helps synchronise the body's energy with the cosmic rhythm.

Deity blessings

Every vrat is dedicated to a specific deity. The act of fasting, prayer, and restraint opens the devotee's heart to receive the grace of that deity — whether Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, or the ancestors.

Tapas (austerity)

Fasting generates tapas — inner heat or austerity — which purifies the subtle body, strengthens willpower, and dissolves accumulated karma. Even a partial fast is spiritually recognised.

Physical reset

Ayurveda teaches that the body digests better with periodic fasting. A lunar-cycle-aligned fast gives the digestive system a break, reduces ama (toxins), and improves clarity and energy.

Vrat fasting guides

What to eat, what to avoid, rituals, mantra, and practical tips for each major vrat.

Navratri

9-day fasting guide: sabudana, kuttu, sendha namak and more.

Ekadashi Fast

Grain-free food list, parana timing, and Vishnu rituals.

Karva Chauth

Sargi meal, moonrise puja, and what to prepare.

Somvar Vrat

Monday fast for Lord Shiva — bilva patra, abhishek, and mantra.

Shanivar Vrat

Saturday fast to appease Shani — oil lamp, donations, and Chalisa.

Pradosh Vrat

Trayodashi fast with Pradosh Kaal puja and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.