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Upcoming festivals, feast days, and pilgrimages at sacred sites worldwide. Filter by tradition, country, or type, and add any observance to your calendar.
November 2026
- Add to calendarDev DeepawaliFestival
Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh· India · Hinduism
The "Diwali of the gods" on the ghats of Varanasi; the riverfront steps are lit with lakhs of oil lamps on Kartik Purnima. Date is lunar.
- Add to calendarKartik Purnima FairFestival
Tue, Nov 24, 2026
Somnath Jyotir Linga Shiva Temple, Somnath, Gujarat· India · Hinduism
A fair on the full-moon day of Kartik with cultural programs, special Archana and a midnight Mahaarati; tradition holds the moon god takes his seat on the temple spire. The date shifts annually with the Hindu lunisolar calendar.
April 2027
- Add to calendarChithirai FestivalFestival
Tue, Apr 20, 2027
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu· India · Hinduism
Madurai's grand temple festival celebrating the celestial wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar, with vast processions through the city. Date is lunar (month of Chithirai).
November 2027
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Mon, Nov 15, 2027
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh· India · Hinduism
The "Diwali of the gods" on the ghats of Varanasi; the riverfront steps are lit with lakhs of oil lamps on Kartik Purnima. Date is lunar.