Major annual Hindu fasting days and vratas observed nationwide — from Maha Shivaratri and Navaratri to Janmashtami, Ram Navami, and Karva Chauth.
Fasting Rules
1.Follow the specific rules for each vrata
2.Fast duration varies — some are waterless, some allow fruits
3.Perform puja to the presiding deity
4.Maintain celibacy and purity on fasting days
5.Break fast at the prescribed time
Benefits
✓Each vrata has unique benefits based on the deity
✓Collective vratas strengthen community dharma
✓Annual vratas synchronize with cosmic and seasonal cycles
✓Major vratas like Navaratri purify the entire nation
2026 Dates
Maha ShivaratriTue, 17 Feb
Holi / Holika DahanTue, 3 Mar
Ram NavamiSat, 28 Mar
Baisakhi / Tamil New YearTue, 14 Apr
Nrsimha ChaturdashiTue, 12 May
JanmashtamiSun, 16 Aug
RadhashtamiThu, 27 Aug
Gandhi JayantiFri, 2 Oct
DiwaliTue, 20 Oct
Govardhan PujaThu, 22 Oct
Karva ChauthSat, 24 Oct
Gita JayantiSun, 6 Dec