Hindu Festival Calendar

Sisters tie the rakhi — timing matters, as Bhadra must be avoided.

The birth of Krishna, observed at midnight on Ashtami of Bhadrapada.

Ganesha is installed at home for one and a half to ten days, then immersed.

Nine nights of Durga worship, opening with Ghatasthapana.

Vijayadashami — the close of Navratri, and an abujha muhurat for new beginnings.

Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya — the central night of a five-day festival.

The Sun enters Capricorn (Makara), marking the start of the northward journey, Uttarayana.

The great night of Shiva — observed with night-long vigil, fasting and abhishekam.