Pilgrimage calendar

Sep 15 – Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Venkateswara temple, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh· India · Hinduism

The grandest annual festival at Tirumala: a nine-day celebration of Lord Venkateswara with daily processions of the deity on different vahanas, the famous Garuda Seva, and the Rathotsavam chariot festival. The date shifts annually with the Hindu lunisolar calendar (2026 falls in an extra lunar month, so it is observed twice).

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Badrinath· India · Hinduism

A fair honoring Mata Murti, mother of Lord Badrinath, commemorating the descent of the Ganga. Celebrated on Bhadrapada Dwadashi in September; the date shifts annually with the Hindu calendar.

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.

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.

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).

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.