Ugadi 2026 falls on Thursday, March 19, 2026, marking the beginning of a new Samvatsara on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, one of the most naturally auspicious days in the entire Hindu calendar.

Soma Pradosh Vrat 2026 falls on Monday, March 16, with the Pradosha Puja Muhurat running from 06:48 PM to 09:12 PM, making it one of the most auspicious Pradosh observances of the year.

Papamochani Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the final and most powerful sin-absolving Ekadashi of the Hindu lunar year, observed with fasting, Vishnu puja, and Vrat Katha recitation as the Ekadashi tithi closes at 09:16 AM.

Meena Sankranti 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15, 2026, marking the Sun’s sacred transit into Meena Rashi with a Maha Punya Kala from 06:47 AM to 08:47 AM – the most auspicious window for ritual bath, Surya puja, and charitable giving.

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 falls on Friday, March 6, with moonrise at 09:21 PM, making this an especially significant night for devotees to fast, perform Shodashopachara puja to Bhalachandra Ganapati, and offer arghya to the moon for obstacle removal and lasting peace.

Lakshmi Jayanti 2026, celebrated on Tuesday, March 3, falls on Phalguna Purnima under Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra, marking the divine birth of Goddess Lakshmi during Samudra Manthan with powerful astrological timing for prosperity and abundance.

Holi 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 3, with Holika Dahan on March 2 at 5:55 PM, celebrating devotion’s triumph through sacred rituals and colorful festivities.

Attukal Pongala 2026, falling on Tuesday, March 3, is the world’s largest women’s religious gathering where millions light sacred hearths to offer sweet rice to Goddess Attukal Amma, transforming all of Thiruvananthapuram into a living altar of devotion and divine fire.

Holika Dahan 2026 falls on Monday, March 2. Know exact puja timings, muhurat, vrat rules, significance & complete observance guide for Mata Holika Dahan

Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, February 27. Know exact puja timings, muhurat, vrat rules, significance & complete observance guide for Amalaki Ekadashi 2026.