Hindu Festivals
9 festivals this month
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
Buddha Purnima 2026 is observed on May 1 and commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Bodhi), and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. It is a sacred day for Bu…
वैशाख पूर्णिमा (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा)
Vaishakha Purnima (Buddha Purnima) 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, 2026. Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Sacred to both Buddhis…
संकष्टी चतुर्थी – May 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi in May 2026 falls on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Vaishakha month, Krishna Chaturthi). Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly vrat dedicated to Lord Gane…
वरूथिनी एकादशी
Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 falls on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month. A powerful protector — 'Varuthini' means 'the one who shield…
कृष्ण प्रदोष व्रत – May 2026
Krishna Pradosh Vrat in May 2026 falls on Friday, May 15, 2026 (Vaishakha month, Krishna Trayodashi). Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period between sunset and nig…
ज्येष्ठ अमावस्या (शनि जयंती)
Jyeshtha Amavasya (Shani Jayanti) 2026 falls on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Associated with Lord Shani (Saturn). A day for ancestral rites and charity, especially o…
निर्जला एकादशी
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 falls on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, during Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. The most austere Ekadashi — a strict waterless fast. A single Nirj…
शुक्ल प्रदोष व्रत – May 2026
Shukla Pradosh Vrat in May 2026 falls on Friday, May 29, 2026 (Jyeshtha month, Shukla Trayodashi). Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period between sunset and nightf…
ज्येष्ठ पूर्णिमा (वट सावित्री)
Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Savitri) 2026 falls on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Observed as Vat Savitri — married women fast and worship the banyan tree for their husbands' …