Hindu · regional
Aadi Velli Puja
Tamil Devi/Lakshmi/Amman worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Indian devotional traditions
Vrat, Puja & Shraddha
Devotional observances, regional traditions and ancestral remembrance.
Festivals of India148 observances
Local dates and ritual windows await trusted published sources.
Ahoi Mata ·
Ahoi Ashtami
Parental prayer for family wellbeing.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu ·
Akshaya Tritiya
Worship, charity and auspicious beginnings.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru / monthly
Amavasya Tarpan
Water offerings and remembrance of ancestors.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu ·
Anant Chaturdashi Vrat
Worship of Vishnu as Ananta.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ganesha · monthly
Angarki Sankashti
Tuesday Sankashti dedicated to Ganesha.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Annual Tithi / Varshik Shraddha
Annual remembrance according to the ancestral lunar death Tithi.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Ashtami Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Atla Tadde
Gauri devotional household celebration in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Devi · regional
Ayudha Puja
Worship of tools, books and means of livelihood.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Ayyappa Mandala Vratham
Devotional discipline associated with Ayyappa pilgrimage traditions.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Hindu ·
Bhai Dooj / Yama Dwitiya
Sibling ritual and family prayer.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Hindu · regional
Bhimana Amavasya
Karnataka Shiva-Parvati household vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Hindu · regional
Bol Choth
Gujarat cow/calf worship and family vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Hindu · weekly
Budhvar Vrat
Budha, Ganesha or Vishnu worship according to tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga ·
Chaitra Navratri Vrat
Nine-day Devi worship and fasting.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Chaturdashi / Ghat Chaturdashi Shraddha
An observance with special traditional applicability; confirm privately with the family priest.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Chaturthi Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Surya · regional
Chhath Puja Vrat
Surya and Chhathi Maiya worship expressing gratitude.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Dashami Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Dattatreya · regional
Dattatreya Jayanti Puja
Dattatreya worship and guru tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Hindu · regional
Dev Deepawali Puja
Sacred lamp offerings associated with Varanasi ghats.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Vishnu · ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Devutthana Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Dhanvantari ·
Dhanvantari / Dhanteras Puja
Dhanvantari and Lakshmi worship in the Deepavali cycle.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga ·
Durga Saptami Puja
Formal Durga Puja phase.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Dwadashi Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Ancestors · pitru
Dwitiya Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · monthly / ekadashi
Ekadashi
Devotional fasting, Vishnu worship and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Ancestors · pitru
Ekadashi Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage, distinct from fasting logic.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ganesha ·
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
Ganesha worship for wisdom and auspicious beginnings.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ganga ·
Ganga Dussehra Puja
Worship associated with Ganga and pilgrimage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Gaya Shraddha / Pinda Daan
Informational pilgrimage-based ancestral rite at Gaya.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Krishna ·
Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Gratitude for nature, cattle and food in Krishna worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu ·
Guru Purnima Puja
Homage to spiritual and academic teachers.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · weekly
Guruvar / Brihaspati Vrat
Brihaspati/Vishnu worship and spiritual guidance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hanuman ·
Hanuman Jayanti Puja
Devotion, courage and service in Hanuman worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Parvati ·
Hartalika Teej Vrat
Parvati-Shiva devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Jagaddhatri Puja
Regional Jagaddhatri Shakta worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
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Vishnu · ekadashi
Jaya Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Jaya Parvati Vrat
Gujarat Gauri-Parvati devotional observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Devi · regional
Jivitputrika / Jitiya Vrat
Traditional maternal devotional observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja
Maharashtra Gauri household worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Bhairava · monthly
Kalashtami
Bhairava worship and devotional discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Kali · regional
Kali Puja
Worship of Kali on the Deepavali new moon.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Kamada Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Kamika Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Devi ·
Kanya / Kumari Puja
Kumari tradition honouring the divine feminine.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Karadaiyan Nombu
Tamil Savitri-associated devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Karthigai Somavaram
Seasonal Tamil Shiva worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu ·
Kartik Purnima Puja
Worship, pilgrimage, charity and lamps.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Parvati ·
Karwa Chauth
Traditional marital devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · regional
Kedar Gauri / Kedareswara Vratam
Shiva-Parvati devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Khudurukuni Osha
Mangala worship in Odisha.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Lakshmi · regional
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
Regional Lakshmi worship on Kojagari Purnima.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Krishna ·
Krishna Janmashtami Vrat
Fasting and worship commemorating Krishna.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Lakshmi ·
Lakshmi Puja — Deepavali
Lakshmi-Ganesha worship for gratitude and auspiciousness.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga ·
Maha Ashtami Puja
Principal Durga worship day.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Maha Bharani / Bharani Shraddha
Nakshatra-based ancestral observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga ·
Maha Navami Puja
Final major Navratri worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva ·
Maha Shivaratri Vrat
Shiva fasting, meditation, worship and night vigil.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Lakshmi ·
Mahalakshmi 16-Day Vrat
Extended Lakshmi devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Mahalaya Tarpan
Ancestral water offerings prominent in Bengal and eastern traditions.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Manabasa Gurubar
Odisha Lakshmi household tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Manasa Puja
Bengal and Assam Manasa devotional tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Gauri · regional
Mangala Gauri Vrat
Gauri worship in household traditions.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hanuman · weekly
Mangalvar Vrat
Hanuman/Mangal worship according to tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga · monthly
Masik Durgashtami
Monthly Durga worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · monthly
Masik Shivaratri
Monthly Shiva worship, meditation and vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Matru Navami
Ancestral remembrance with regional maternal/female-ancestor traditions.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Mokshada Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Murugan · monthly
Monthly Skanda Sashti
Murugan/Subrahmanya worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ganesha · monthly
Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi
Ganesha worship for auspicious beginnings and wisdom.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu ·
Nag Panchami Puja
Reverence for Nagas and nature.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Nagula Chavithi
Naga worship in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Krishna ·
Naraka Chaturdashi Puja
Traditional Deepavali purificatory observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Narasimha ·
Narasimha Jayanti Vrat
Remembrance of Narasimha and Prahlada.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Narayan Bali
Specialist traditional rite; confirm procedure and timing with a qualified traditional priest.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Padmini Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Panchami Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Papamochani Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Papankusha Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Parama Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Parivartini Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Pitru Paksha
Ancestral remembrance during the traditional fortnight.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Pitru Paksha Purnima Shraddha
Remembrance for the relevant Purnima tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Polala Amavasya
Maternal observance in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · monthly
Pradosh Vrat
Shiva-Parvati worship and devotional observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Prathamastami Puja
Odisha blessing and celebration of the eldest child.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Pratipada Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · monthly
Purnima Vrat
Full-moon fasting, prayer and charity.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Radha ·
Radhashtami
Radha-Krishna devotional worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu ·
Raksha Bandhan Ritual
Protective sibling and family ritual.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Rama ·
Ram Navami Puja / Vrat
Worship commemorating Rama and dharmic ideals.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Rama Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Randhan Chhath
Gujarat cooking observance preceding Sheetala Satam.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Surya · weekly
Ravivar Vrat / Surya Puja
Surya worship and gratitude.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu ·
Rishi Panchami Vrat
Traditional observance honouring the Sapta Rishis.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Jain · monthly
Rohini Vrat — Jain
Jain devotional self-discipline and spiritual observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Sai Baba · weekly
Sai Guruvar Vrat
Sai Baba devotional observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ganesha ·
Sakat Chauth
Family-oriented Ganesha devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Samba Dashami Surya Puja
Odisha Surya worship and family prayer.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga ·
Sandhi Puja
Worship at the Ashtami-Navami transition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ganesha · monthly
Sankashti Chaturthi
Ganesha worship and devotional discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Santoshi Mata · weekly
Santoshi Mata Vrat
Santoshi Mata devotional observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Saphala Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Saptami Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Saraswati ·
Saraswati Puja — Basant Panchami
Worship associated with learning, arts and education.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Sarva Pitru / Mahalaya Amavasya
Collective ancestral remembrance, including where the exact ancestral Tithi is unknown.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · monthly
Satyanarayana Puja / Vrat
Satyanarayana worship for gratitude and devotional vows.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · weekly / regional
Sawan Somvar Vrat
Seasonal Shiva worship during Shravana.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shani · monthly
Shani Amavasya
Shani worship, prayer and charity.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shani · weekly
Shanivar Vrat / Shani Puja
Shani worship, discipline and charity.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Durga ·
Sharad Navratri Vrat
Nine-day Devi worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Shashthi Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Shattila Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Sheetala ·
Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda
Traditional seasonal observance and family prayer.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Sheetala Satam
Gujarat Sheetala Mata worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Lakshmi · weekly
Shukravar Lakshmi Vrat
Lakshmi worship and household gratitude.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Skanda Sashti Vrat
Tamil Murugan worship and devotional remembrance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · weekly
Solah Somvar
Extended Shiva vrata with sankalpa.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · weekly
Somvar Vrat
Shiva worship and devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Shiva · monthly
Somvati Amavasya
Prayer, bathing, charity and ancestral remembrance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Swarna Gowri / Gauri Habba
Karnataka Gauri worship preceding Ganesh Chaturthi.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Thiruvathira Vratham
Kerala Shiva-Parvati devotional tradition.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Tirtha Shraddha
Informational ancestral pilgrimage rites.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Trayodashi Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Tripindi Shraddha
Specialist ancestral rite; confirm procedure and timing with a qualified traditional priest.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Ancestors · pitru
Tritiya Shraddha
Tithi-based ancestral homage.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu ·
Tulsi Vivah
Ceremonial Tulsi and Vishnu/Shaligram worship.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Utpanna Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Lakshmi · weekly
Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat
Popular Lakshmi devotional vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi / regional
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Vaikuntha Dwara temple traditions.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Lakshmi · regional
Varalakshmi Vratam
Lakshmi worship for household gratitude and wellbeing.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Savitri · regional
Vat Purnima Vrat
Western-Indian calendar variant of Savitri vrata.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Savitri · regional
Vat Savitri Vrat
Savitri-Satyavan family devotional observance.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Vijaya Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Hindu · regional
Vishwakarma Puja
Worship associated with craftsmanship, tools and machines.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review
Vishnu · ekadashi
Yogini Ekadashi
Named Vishnu devotional observance associated with prayer and self-discipline.
Date / local timing not yet sourced
Traditional description: needs review