Year overview
The festivals and observances in 2027, with every important clock time calculated for your city.
Fasting day
Pausha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Pausha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Paramahansa Yoganandabirth anniversaryObservance
Pausha · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Pausha Amavasya
Pausha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogibirth anniversary
Swami Vivekanandabirth anniversaryObservance
Magha · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Magha · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Osho (Rajneesh)samadhi remembranceObservance
Magha · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Magha Purnima
Magha · Shukla paksha
Wolf Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Festival
Pushya nakshatra · Thai 9
Tamil and global Murugan observance
A Murugan festival described without assuming a procession.
Observance
Magha · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Magha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Magha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Magha · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogisamadhi remembranceObservance
Magha Amavasya
Magha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Observance
Phalguna · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Phalguna · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Jiddu Krishnamurtisamadhi remembrance
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsabirth anniversaryObservance
Phalguna · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Festival
A Tamil sea and temple-tank bathing observance anchored to Magha nakshatra in Maasi.
Observance
Phalguna · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Phalguna · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Phalguna · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Phalguna · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Festival
The great night of Shiva is a long, quiet observance centred on stillness and attention.
Observance
Phalguna · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Paramahansa Yoganandasamadhi remembranceObservance
Phalguna Amavasya
Phalguna · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Observance
Chaitra · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Chaitra · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Chaitra · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Festival
Mahavir Jayanti
Chaitra · Shukla paksha
The Jain remembrance of Mahavira’s birth.
Observance
Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra · Shukla paksha
Worm Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Festival
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra · Panguni 7
Tamil Nadu temple observance
A Tamil temple observance anchored to Uthiram nakshatra in Panguni.
Observance
Chaitra · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Chaitra · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Chaitra · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Chaitra · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Chaitra · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Chaitra Amavasya
Chaitra · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Observance
Vaishakha · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Ramana Maharshisamadhi remembranceFasting day
Vaishakha · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Vaishakha · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Buddha Purnima
Vaishakha · Shukla paksha
Pink Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Festival
Vesak / Buddha Purnima
Vaishakha · Shukla paksha
The Buddha’s awakening, remembered on the Vaishakha full moon.
Observance
Vaishakha · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Sathya Sai Babasamadhi remembranceObservance
Vaishakha · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Anandamayi Mabirth anniversaryFasting day
Vaishakha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Vaishakha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Vaishakha · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Vaishakha Amavasya
Vaishakha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Swami Chinmayanandabirth anniversaryObservance
Jyeshtha · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Jiddu Krishnamurtibirth anniversaryFasting day
Jyeshtha · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Jyeshtha · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Jyeshtha Purnima
Jyeshtha · Shukla paksha
Flower Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Festival
Vishakha nakshatra · Vaikasi 5
Tamil Nadu · Murugan observance
A Murugan observance anchored to Visakam nakshatra in Vaikasi.
Observance
Jyeshtha · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Jyeshtha · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Jyeshtha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Jyeshtha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Jyeshtha Amavasya
Jyeshtha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Observance
Ashadha · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Ashadha · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Ashadha · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Guru Purnima
Ashadha · Shukla paksha
Strawberry Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Observance
Ashadha · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Ashadha · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Ashadha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Ashadha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Ashadha · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Ashadha Amavasya
Ashadha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Swami Vivekanandasamadhi remembranceObservance
Shravana · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Festival
Uttara Phalguni nakshatra · Aani 24
Tamil Nadu · Nataraja abhishekam
A Nataraja abhishekam anchored to Uthiram nakshatra in Aani.
Fasting day
Shravana · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Swami Sivanandasamadhi remembranceObservance
Shravana · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Shravana Purnima
Shravana · Shukla paksha
Buck Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Observance
Shravana · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Shravana · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Observance
Shravana · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Shravana · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Shravana Amavasya
Shravana · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Festival
Ashlesha nakshatra · Aadi 18
Tamil Nadu water and river festival
A Tamil water and river festival on the eighteenth day of Aadi.
Swami Chinmayanandasamadhi remembranceFestival
Purva Phalguni nakshatra · Aadi 20
Tamil Nadu · Andal observance
An Andal observance anchored to Pooram nakshatra in Aadi.
Observance
Bhadrapada · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Bhadrapada · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Bhadrapada · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Sri Aurobindobirth anniversarySri Ramakrishna Paramahamsasamadhi remembranceObservance
Bhadrapada Purnima
Bhadrapada · Shukla paksha
Sturgeon Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Narayana Gurubirth anniversaryObservance
Bhadrapada · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Bhadrapada · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Festival
Janmashtami marks the birth of Krishna, with a quiet midnight practice that travels well.
Anandamayi Masamadhi remembranceFasting day
Bhadrapada · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Bhadrapada · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Bhadrapada Amavasya
Bhadrapada · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Prabhupadabirth anniversary
Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev)birth anniversaryObservance
Ashvina · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Swami Sivanandabirth anniversaryFasting day
Ashvina · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Neem Karoli Babasamadhi remembranceObservance
Ashvina · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Sharad Purnima
Ashvina · Shukla paksha
Harvest Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Observance
Ashvina · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Narayana Gurusamadhi remembranceFasting day
Ashvina · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Lahiri Mahasayasamadhi remembrance
Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma)birth anniversaryObservance
Ashvina · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Ashvina · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Ashvina Amavasya
Ashvina · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Lahiri Mahasayabirth anniversaryObservance
Kartika · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Kartika · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Kartika · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Kartik Purnima
Kartika · Shukla paksha
Hunter's Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Festival
Kartik Purnima
Kartika · Shukla paksha
A full-moon day carrying Jain and Buddhist observances alongside Hindu traditions.
Shirdi Sai Babasamadhi remembranceObservance
Kartika · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Kartika · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Kartika · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Kartika · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Kartika · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Kartika Amavasya
Kartika · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Observance
Margashirsha · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Fasting day
Margashirsha · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Margashirsha · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Margashirsha Purnima
Margashirsha · Shukla paksha
Beaver Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Prabhupadasamadhi remembranceObservance
Margashirsha · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Observance
Margashirsha · Krishna paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Sathya Sai Bababirth anniversaryFasting day
Margashirsha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Margashirsha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Margashirsha · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Margashirsha Amavasya
Margashirsha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
Observance
Pausha · Shukla paksha
The sixth lunar day, observed in Murugan and other regional traditions.
Sri Aurobindosamadhi remembranceFasting day
Pausha · Shukla paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Pausha · Shukla paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Osho (Rajneesh)birth anniversaryFestival
Krittika nakshatra · Karthigai 26
Tamil Nadu · Arunachala lamp festival
A Tamil festival of lamps associated with Shiva.
Observance
Pausha Purnima
Pausha · Shukla paksha
Cold Moon · approximate north american / european folk tradition name
The full-moon lunar day, also known as Purnima.
Observance
Pausha · Krishna paksha
A monthly Ganesha fast that is broken at local moonrise.
Fasting day
Pausha · Krishna paksha
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day, traditionally marked by a chosen form of fasting and prayer.
Observance
Pausha · Krishna paksha
Pradosham is a twice-monthly Shiva observance held around the local sunset.
Observance
Pausha · Krishna paksha
The monthly night of Shiva in the waning lunar fortnight.
Observance
Pausha Amavasya
Pausha · Krishna paksha
The new-moon lunar day, observed through quiet attention and remembrance.
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