Complete calendar of monthly and fortnightly observances
24 sacred fasting days dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed on the 11th day of each lunar fortnight.
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Varuthini Ekadashi
Monday, April 13, 2026
in 2 daysMonthly Ganesha vrat observed on Krishna Chaturthi. Fast broken after moonrise.
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Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
in 24 daysFull moon days, considered highly auspicious for worship, meditation, and charity.
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Vaishakha Purnima
Friday, May 1, 2026
in 20 daysNew moon days dedicated to ancestors (Pitrs), with offerings of water and food.
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Chaitra Amavasya
Friday, April 17, 2026
in 6 daysShiva vrat observed on Trayodashi evenings, considered the best time to please Lord Shiva.
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Saumya Pradosh (Chaitra Krishna)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
in 4 daysMonthly Shivaratri observed on Krishna Chaturdashi with night-long worship of Shiva.
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Chaitra Masik Shivaratri
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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