All faiths · 2032 · New Delhi
Festivals of All Faiths 2032
The main festivals of every faith in India — Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jain, Christian, Buddhist and Parsi — on one calendar, for New Delhi.
Tap any festival or vrat to read why it is celebrated, the story behind it and how to celebrate. You can also listen to the stories.
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January 2032
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14WedLohriलोहड़ीPunjab’s winter bonfire festival on the eve of Makar Sankranti. Story →
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14WedMaghi (Mela Maghi) · Chali Mukteमाघी (मेला माघी) · चाली मुक्तेThe memory of the Forty Liberated Ones who fell at the battle of Muktsar in 1705. Story →
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15ThuMakar Sankranti · Pongal · Uttarayanमकर संक्रांति · पोंगल · उत्तरायणThe Sun enters Capricorn and begins its northward journey: Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Bihu. Story →
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15ThuEid-ul-Fitrईद-उल-फ़ित्रThe festival of breaking the fast, on the first day of Shawwal after Ramadan. Story →
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18SunParkash Purab — Guru Gobind Singh Jiप्रकाश पुरब — गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जीThe tenth Sikh Guru, warrior and poet, who created the Khalsa and made the Guru Granth Sahib the eternal Guru. Story →
February 2032
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15SunVasant Panchamiवसंत पंचमीThe arrival of spring and the worship of Saraswati, goddess of learning. Story →
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26ThuMagha Puja (Magha Purnima)माघ पूजा (माघ पूर्णिमा)The day 1,250 enlightened monks gathered unannounced before the Buddha. Story →
March 2032
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10WedMaha Shivaratriमहाशिवरात्रिThe great night of Shiva: fasting, night-long worship and abhishek. Story →
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21SunJamshedi Navroz (spring New Year, Fasli)जमशेदी नवरोज़ (वसंत नव वर्ष, फ़सली)The spring New Year on 21 March, named after the legendary King Jamshid. Story →
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22MonEid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)ईद-उल-अज़हा (बक़रीद)The festival of sacrifice, remembering Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion; held during the Hajj. Story →
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26FriHolika Dahanहोलिका दहनThe bonfire on the eve of Holi: Prahlad is saved and Holika burns. Story →
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26FriGood Fridayगुड फ़्राइडेThe day of Jesus’s crucifixion, kept with prayer, fasting and the Way of the Cross. Story →
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27SatHoliहोलीThe festival of colours: spring, friendship and the love of Radha and Krishna. Story →
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27SatHola Mohallaहोला मोहल्लाThree days of martial arts, poetry and festivity at Anandpur Sahib, begun by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Story →
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28SunEaster Sunday — the Resurrectionईस्टर संडे — पुनरुत्थानThe Resurrection of Jesus on the third day after the crucifixion — the greatest Christian feast. Story →
April 2032
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11SunChaitra Navratri begins · Gudi Padwa · Ugadiचैत्र नवरात्रि आरंभ · गुड़ी पड़वा · उगादिThe Hindu New Year: Navratri of spring begins, with Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in the South. Story →
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12MonIslamic New Year (1 Muharram)इस्लामी नव वर्ष (1 मुहर्रम)The start of the Hijri year, counted from the Prophet’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. Story →
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13TueVaisakhi · Khalsa Sajna Divasवैसाखी · खालसा साजना दिवसThe birth of the Khalsa in 1699 and Punjab’s harvest festival. Story →
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14WedMesha Sankranti · Baisakhiमेष संक्रांति · बैसाखीMesha Sankranti: the solar New Year — Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Pana Sankranti, Puthandu, Vishu. Story →
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14WedDr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayantiडॉ. बी. आर. आंबेडकर जयंतीThe birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar (14 April), architect of the Constitution of India. Story →
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18SunRam Navamiराम नवमीThe birthday of Lord Rama, born at midday in Ayodhya. Story →
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21WedAshura (10 Muharram)आशूरा (10 मुहर्रम)The day of the martyrdom of Imam Husain at Karbala, and a day of fasting. Story →
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23FriMahavir Janma Kalyanak (Mahavir Jayanti)महावीर जन्म कल्याणक (महावीर जयंती)The birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi. Story →
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25SunHanuman Jayantiहनुमान जयंतीThe birthday of Hanuman, Lord Rama’s devoted helper and the god of strength. Story →
May 2032
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12WedAkshaya Tritiyaअक्षय तृतीयाThe “never-ending” day: what is begun or given today is believed to grow without end. Story →
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12WedAkshaya Tritiya · Varshitap Parnaअक्षय तृतीया · वर्षीतप पारणाThe day Rishabhdev broke his year-long fast with sugarcane juice; the end of the varshitap. Story →
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20ThuZarthost No Diso — Zarathushtra’s passingज़रथोश्त नो दीसो — ज़रथुश्त्र की पुण्यतिथिThe day of remembrance of Prophet Zarathushtra’s passing. Story →
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25TueBuddha Purnimaबुद्ध पूर्णिमाThe birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha — all on Vaishakha Purnima. Story →
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25TueBuddha Purnima (Vesak) — birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of the Buddhaबुद्ध पूर्णिमा (वेसाक) — बुद्ध का जन्म, बोधि और महापरिनिर्वाणThe birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of the Buddha — all on the full moon of Vaishakha. Story →
June 2032
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21MonEid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi al-Awwal)ईद-ए-मिलाद-उन-नबी (12 रबी-उल-अव्वल)The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. Story →
July 2032
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9FriJagannath Rath Yatraजगन्नाथ रथ यात्राLord Jagannath rides out of his temple in Puri on a giant chariot to meet his devotees. Story →
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22ThuGuru Purnimaगुरु पूर्णिमाA day to thank one’s gurus and teachers; also Vyasa Purnima. Story →
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22ThuAshadha Purnima — Dhammachakka Day (the first sermon)आषाढ़ पूर्णिमा — धम्मचक्क दिवस (पहला उपदेश)The Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath — the turning of the wheel of Dhamma. Story →
August 2032
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9MonHariyali Teejहरियाली तीजThe green festival of the monsoon, celebrating the reunion of Shiva and Parvati. Story →
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11WedNag Panchamiनाग पंचमीSerpents are worshipped and thanked; no digging or ploughing today. Story →
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12ThuPateti — the last day of the yearपतेती — वर्ष का अंतिम दिनThe last day of the Parsi year: a day of repentance and reflection. Story →
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13FriParsi New Year — Navroz (Shahenshahi 1402 YZ)पारसी नव वर्ष — नवरोज़ (शहंशाही 1402 यज़्दगर्दी)The first day of Farvardin on the Shahenshahi calendar: the Parsi New Year in India. Story →
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18WedKhordad Sal — birth of Zarathushtraखोरदाद साल — ज़रथुश्त्र का जन्मदिनThe birthday of Prophet Zarathushtra, on the sixth day after Navroz. Story →
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21SatRaksha Bandhanरक्षा बंधनSisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists; brothers promise to protect them. Story →
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27FriKrishna Janmashtamiकृष्ण जन्माष्टमीThe birth of Lord Krishna at midnight in Mathura. Story →
September 2032
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2ThuParyushan Mahaparva begins (Shwetambar, 8 days)पर्युषण महापर्व आरंभ (श्वेतांबर, 8 दिन)Eight days (Shwetambar) of fasting, scripture and self-reflection, ending on Samvatsari. Story →
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8WedGanesh Chaturthiगणेश चतुर्थीThe birthday of Lord Ganesha; ten days of worship begin. Story →
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8WedHartalika Teejहरतालिका तीजA strict fast by women, remembering Parvati’s penance to win Shiva. Story →
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9ThuSamvatsari (Shwetambar) — the day of forgiveness, Micchami Dukkadamसंवत्सरी (श्वेतांबर) — क्षमा का दिन, मिच्छामि दुक्कडम्The last day of Paryushan: the yearly confession and the day of forgiveness — “Micchami Dukkadam”. Story →
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10FriDas Lakshan Parva begins (Digambar)दसलक्षण पर्व आरंभ (दिगंबर)Ten days (Digambar) devoted to the ten virtues, ending on Anant Chaturdashi. Story →
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18SatAnant Chaturdashiअनंत चतुर्दशीWorship of Vishnu as Anant, and the farewell (visarjan) of Ganesha. Story →
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18SatAnant Chaturdashi — Das Lakshan ends (Digambar)अनंत चतुर्दशी — दसलक्षण समाप्त (दिगंबर)Ten days (Digambar) devoted to the ten virtues, ending on Anant Chaturdashi. Story →
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19SunKshamavani (Digambar) — the day of forgivenessक्षमावाणी (दिगंबर) — क्षमा का दिनThe Digambar day of forgiveness, after Das Lakshan Parva. Story →
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20MonPitru Paksha beginsपितृ पक्ष आरंभFifteen days to remember and feed one’s ancestors (shraddha). Story →
October 2032
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4MonMahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru)महालया अमावस्या (सर्व पितृ)The last and most important day of Pitru Paksha, for all ancestors. Story →
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5TueSharad Navratri beginsशारदीय नवरात्रि आरंभNine nights of the Goddess: Durga is worshipped in her nine forms. Story →
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12TueDurga Ashtamiदुर्गा अष्टमीThe eighth day of Navratri: Mahagauri puja and Kanya Pujan. Story →
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13WedMaha Navamiमहा नवमीThe ninth day of Navratri: Siddhidatri puja, Ayudha Puja and the Navratri havan. Story →
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14ThuDussehra (Vijayadashami)दशहरा (विजयादशमी)Vijayadashami: the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Story →
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14ThuDhammachakra Pravartan Din (Ashoka Vijayadashami, Deekshabhoomi)धम्मचक्र प्रवर्तन दिन (अशोक विजयादशमी, दीक्षाभूमि)The day in 1956 when Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar embraced Buddhism at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur, with lakhs of followers. Story →
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18MonSharad Purnimaशरद पूर्णिमाThe brightest full moon of the year; kheer is left in the moonlight overnight. Story →
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21ThuKarwa Chauthकरवा चौथMarried women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ long life. Story →
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25MonAhoi Ashtamiअहोई अष्टमीMothers fast for the well-being of their children until the stars appear. Story →
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31SunDhanterasधनतेरसThe first day of Diwali: Dhanvantari and Lakshmi are worshipped, and new utensils or gold are bought. Story →
November 2032
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2TueDiwali (Lakshmi Puja)दीपावली (लक्ष्मी पूजा)The festival of lights: Lakshmi puja on the new moon of Kartik, and Rama’s return to Ayodhya. Story →
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2TueNarak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali)नरक चतुर्दशी (छोटी दिवाली)Chhoti Diwali: Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura. Story →
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2TueBandi Chhor Divas (Diwali)बंदी छोड़ दिवस (दिवाली)The day Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji returned to Amritsar after freeing 52 kings from Gwalior fort. Story →
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2TueMahavir Nirvan Kalyanak (Diwali)महावीर निर्वाण कल्याणक (दीपावली)Mahavir attained nirvana at Pavapuri on the night of Diwali; the lamps stand for the light of knowledge. Story →
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4ThuGovardhan Pujaगोवर्धन पूजाKrishna lifted Govardhan hill to shelter Braj; the Annakut feast is offered. Story →
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4ThuJain New Year (Vir Nirvan Samvat) · Gautam Swami Keval Gyanजैन नव वर्ष (वीर निर्वाण संवत्) · गौतम स्वामी केवलज्ञानThe Vir Nirvan Samvat begins; Gautam Swami, Mahavir’s chief disciple, attains omniscience. Story →
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5FriBhai Doojभाई दूजSisters pray for their brothers’ long life; brothers visit and bring gifts. Story →
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8MonGyan Panchami (Saubhagya Panchami)ज्ञान पंचमी (सौभाग्य पंचमी)The day to honour knowledge and the scriptures, on Kartik Shukla Panchami. Story →
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9TueChhath Pujaछठ पूजाFour days of worship of the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at sunset and sunrise. Story →
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13SatDevuthani Ekadashiदेवउठनी एकादशीVishnu wakes from his four-month sleep; weddings can begin again. Tulsi Vivah follows. Story →
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17WedKartik Purnima · Dev Deepawaliकार्तिक पूर्णिमा · देव दीपावलीDev Deepawali: the gods’ own Diwali on the ghats of Varanasi; also Guru Nanak’s birthday. Story →
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17WedParkash Purab — Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Gurpurab)प्रकाश पुरब — गुरु नानक देव जी (गुरपुरब)The first Sikh Guru, who taught one God, honest work, sharing and the equality of all. Story →
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17WedKartik Purnima · Siddhachal (Palitana) yatra opensकार्तिक पूर्णिमा · सिद्धाचल (पालीताणा) यात्रा आरंभThe end of Chaturmas: the Shatrunjaya (Palitana) yatra reopens. Story →
December 2032
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5SunRamadan begins — first rozaरमज़ान आरंभ — पहला रोज़ाThe month of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, the Quran and charity. Story →
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7TueVivah Panchamiविवाह पंचमीThe wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita. Story →
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12SunGita Jayantiगीता जयंतीThe day Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna at Kurukshetra. Story →
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12SunMaun Ekadashiमौन एकादशीA day of silence and fasting on which 150 kalyanaks of the Tirthankaras fell. Story →
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25SatChristmas — the birth of Jesusक्रिसमस — यीशु का जन्मThe birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, celebrated on 25 December (Christmas Eve on the 24th). Story →
How the dates are worked out
☬ Sikh. Most Gurpurabs are kept on a fixed day of a solar month, as in the calendar of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). A month begins on Sangrand — the day the Sun enters the next sidereal sign; when that happens before sunrise, the day before is counted. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab (Kartik Purnima), Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Parkash (Poh Sudi 7), Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali), Hola Mohalla and a few others follow the moon, so their dates move each year. The original Nanakshahi calendar of 2003, still followed by some gurdwaras abroad, fixes every Gurpurab to a Common Era date instead (for example Vaisakhi on 14 April, Guru Gobind Singh Ji on 5 January).
☪️ Muslim. For each new moon we work out, for your city, how high the young crescent stands and how wide it is just after sunset (Yallop’s test), and take the first evening it is clearly visible to the eye; the month begins the next day, and no month runs longer than 30 days. In India a month starts only when the crescent is actually seen, and haze or cloud can delay it — so treat these as expected dates and follow your local announcement. The Islamic day begins at sunset: Shab-e-Barat, Shab-e-Miraj and Shab-e-Qadr are the nights before the dates shown.
🙏 Jain. Jain festivals follow the tithi at sunrise, on the same Panchang as our Hindu calendar. Shwetambar Paryushan is the eight days ending on Samvatsari (Bhadrapada Shukla 4); the Digambar Das Lakshan Parva runs from Bhadrapada Shukla 5 to Anant Chaturdashi, and Kshamavani is the day after. Gachchhas and sanghs can differ by a day when a tithi is lost or repeated — follow your own sangh’s calendar.
✝️ Christian. Easter is the first Sunday after the church’s full moon on or after 21 March (the Gregorian rule followed by the Catholic, Protestant and most Indian churches); Lent, Holy Week, Ascension and Pentecost are counted from it. Orthodox and Syrian churches of Kerala that keep the Julian Easter may celebrate it on a different Sunday.
☸️ Buddhist. The full-moon days come from the Panchang for your city; Buddha Purnima is Vaishakha Purnima, as observed in India. Theravada countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand use their own lunar calendars and may keep Vesak on another full moon; Tibetan Losar follows the Tibetan calendar and is not shown.
🔥 Parsi. Most Parsis in India follow the Shahenshahi calendar: twelve months of 30 days and five Gatha days, 365 days with no leap day, so Navroz comes a day earlier every four years. Irani Zoroastrians follow the Kadmi calendar (a month earlier), and the Fasli calendar keeps Navroz on 21 March — Jamshedi Navroz, celebrated by all.
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