February 15th, 2026
Maha Shivaratri 2026
Ruling deities: Shiva
The great night of Shiva. Devotees observe all-night vigil and worship Shiva Linga. Marks the marriage of Shiva and Parvati.
The 2026 Hindu festival year spans from Maha Shivaratri in February through Diwali in November. The dates below follow the Vedic calendar (lunar tithi or solar transit) and are curated for the 14 festivals Indian families plan their year around. Sign in to see how each festival relates to your Janam Kundali and to your local sunrise.
The great night of Shiva. Devotees observe all-night vigil and worship Shiva Linga. Marks the marriage of Shiva and Parvati.
Festival of colors celebrating spring, love, and the victory of good over evil. Commemorates the divine love of Radha-Krishna and the burning of demoness Holika.
Birthday of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Marks the victory of dharma.
Birthday of Lord Hanuman. Worship brings courage, strength, and protection from Saturn's malefic effects.
Birthday of Lord Shani. Best day for Saturn remedies. Especially important during Sade Sati or Saturn dasha.
Day to honor spiritual teachers (Guru). Birth anniversary of Ved Vyasa. Very auspicious for Jupiter remedies.
Worship of serpent deities. Important for Rahu-Ketu remedies and Kaal Sarpa dosha.
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie rakhi on brothers' wrists for protection.
Birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Celebrated at midnight when Krishna was born.
Birthday of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. 10-day festival ending with Ganesha Visarjan.
Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga in her nine forms. Celebrates the victory of Durga over Mahishasura.
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Marks the triumph of good over evil.
Married women fast for their husbands' long life and prosperity. Fast broken after sighting the moon.
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil. Commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and victory over Ravana.
Festivals carry different weight depending on the deities and planets they invoke and how they line up with your Janam Kundali. Sign in to see which festivals matter most for your chart, your active dasha, and your family.