Goodies for Good Times

Phalgun Purnima

Falgun month is considered to be the last in the Hindu calendar. Similarly, Falgun Purnima is the last date of the year, which is celebrated in Shukla Paksha and also on the last day.

Holi 2026

The most well-known festival of March, Holi, is a festival of colours and love and celebrates the story of the victory of Prahalad over King Hiranyakashipu. In Hindu Panchang, the Holi falls on Phalgun Purnima. It is also considered the day of resolving conflicts. On the next day, People go to see their friends and relatives play with the colours and water. In India, Vrindavan is the place to be on the day of Holi.

Holi Bhai Dooj or Bhratri Dwitiya

After Holi, Bhai Duj of Holi is celebrated by applying Tilak to the brother. So that he can be saved from all kinds of troubles. According to a legend, Yamraj visits his sister Yamuna every year on the day of Bhai Dooj.

Rang Panchami

Rang Panchami is commonly known as Holi. This festival is celebrated in India in the month of Phalgun. This festival is celebrated at different places for different time periods.

Sheetala Saptami

The festival of Shitala Satam is mostly celebrated in the states of western India like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh etc. Sheetla Satam is also called ‘Basoda’ in Rajasthani language.

Sheetala Ashtami

The festival of Sheetla Ashtami is a very important festival in Indian traditions. Mother Sheetla is worshiped on this day. This festival is mainly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Papmochani Ekadashi

The legend or story of Papmochani Ekadashi is told in Bhavishya Uttara Purana. This is revealed through a dialogue between Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and Yudhishthira, the eldest brother of the Pandavas.

Chitra Navratri

Chaitra Navratri is one of the types of Navratri celebrated throughout the year. It is a festival to worship Goddess Durga. During the celebration, Divine Durga is worshipped in nine different ways. Chaitra Navratri is the second most popular Navratri, called after the Sanskrit term vasanta, which also means spring. It occurs in the Chaitra lunar month (In March-April, post-winter). The event takes place after the spring season in certain areas and after the harvest in others. It is also the first day of the Hindu calendar, according to the Vikram Samvat calendar, making it the Hindu New Year.

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is a festival that falls during the spring season, mainly celebrated in the states of Maharashtra and Goa. Marathi New Year begins from this day. Gudi Padwa falls in the month of Chaitra, the first month of the new year in the Hindu lunar calendar.

Chaitra Amavasya

Chaitra marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu Calendar. Chaitra Amavasya is the last day of the first month, and it is considered to wash away the karmic doshas and the sins of a person. Chaitra marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu Calendar. Chaitra Amavasya is the last day of the first month, and it is considered to wash away the karmic doshas and the sins of a person. Shradh ceremonies are also performed on this day to guide the departed souls of the ancestors to the Pitru Loka. Sacred offerings are also offered to them.

Cheti Chand

India’s diversity can be most seen in the festivals that the country celebrates. One such celebration is Cheti Chand, which is observed by the Sindhi people. Cheti Chand is a Sindhi event that commemorates the beginning of the New Year for them. It is observed on the first day of the Sindhi month of Chet. The Sindhi New Year, Cheti Chand, falls on the same day as Gudi Padwa for Marathis. The festival of Cheti Chand is also the birthday of Sindhi God Uderolal, also known as Jhulelal.

Jamat Ul-Vida

According to the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month. It is also known as Ramadan. It is considered the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. All over the world, this month has its own importance in the Muslim religion.

Ram Navami 2026

Ram Navmi is the birthday of Lord Ram, celebrated all over India with great excitement. It is a great opportunity to offer our prayers to Lord Rama and get his blessings. The entire city of Ayodhya is decorated, and the celebrations are held across the town. People also celebrate the day by offering Puja and delicacies to God. Lord Rama is known to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who fought the demon, King Ravana.

Swaminarayan Jayanti

During the Chaitra month, Lord Swaminarayan was born on the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. This lucky day also happens to fall on Ram Navami. Every year on this day, his disciples rejoice and pray throughout the day. The worshippers also recite Lord Swaminarayan’s spiritual teachings. They revere by reciting specific prayers dedicated to the good deeds of Lord Swaminarayan.

Kamada Ekadashi

Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Katha goes back to the days of Mahabharata. Lord Krishna is said to have explained the significance and blessings of Kamada Ekadashi Katha to Yudhisthir, the oldest Pandava and King of Indraprastha. The legend of Kamada Ekadashi is also mentioned in the Varaha Purana. Kamada refers to the fulfilment of all wishes. As a result, many believe that Kamada Ekadashi Vrat fulfils all of one’s aspirations in life. Read More about Kamada Ekadashi

Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti is the biggest festival of the Jain community. Lord Mahavir was born on this day. He was the twenty-fourth Tirthankara God of Jainism. According to Jainism, those who can conquer emotions and senses are called Tirthankaras.