Spring (January – April)

🪔 Makar Sankranti (January)
Marks the sun’s movement into Capricorn and the end of winter. Celebrated with kite flying, sweets made of sesame and jaggery, and prayers for prosperity.

🪔 Pongal (January)
A Tamil harvest festival in South India, thanking the Sun God for a good harvest. Families prepare a special dish called Pongal.

🪔 Vasant Panchami (January/February)
Honours Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, music, and learning. People wear yellow and celebrate the start of spring.

🪔 Maha Shivaratri (February/March)
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, symbolising meditation, spiritual awakening, and devotion.

🪔 Holi (March)
The colourful Festival of Spring and Love, celebrating the victory of good over evil and the joy of life. People play with colours, dance, and share sweets.

Summer (April – June)

🪔 Rama Navami (March/April)
Marks the birth of Lord Rama, hero of the epic Ramayana.

🪔 Hanuman Jayanti (April)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, symbol of strength, courage, and devotion.

🪔 Akshaya Tritiya (April/May)
A highly auspicious day for new beginnings and investments. Associated with wealth and prosperity.

Monsoon and Early Autumn (July – September)

🪔 Guru Purnima (July)
A day to honour teachers, spiritual mentors, and gurus for their guidance and wisdom.

🪔 Raksha Bandhan (August)
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi (thread) on their brothers’ wrists for protection and love.

🪔 Krishna Janmashtami (August)
Marks the birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated with singing, dancing, and fasting.

🪔 Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September)
Honours Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Families bring home clay idols, perform prayers, and later immerse them in water.

🪔 Onam (August/September)
A major festival in Kerala celebrating King Mahabali’s homecoming and the harvest season.

Autumn and Winter (October – December)

🪔 Navratri (September/October)
A nine-night festival celebrating Goddess Durga and the victory of good over evil. Ends with Dussehra.

🪔 Dussehra (October)
Marks Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana — a festival of righteousness and courage.

🪔 Karva Chauth (October/November)
A fasting festival for married women, who pray for the health and longevity of their husbands.

🪔 Diwali / Deepawali (October/November)
The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.

🪔 Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj (October/November)
Follow Diwali; Bhai Dooj honours the bond between brothers and sisters.

🪔 Kartik Purnima (November)
A sacred full moon day associated with Lord Vishnu and the festival of lights in some regions.