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Important religious events from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism over the next year.

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Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Hinduism

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The grand festival celebrating the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura.

October 2026

October 2026

2020

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Hinduism

The grand festival celebrating the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura.

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Papankusha Ekadashi

Hinduism

Acts as a divine goad against sins; grants the merits of gold and cow charity to ten generations.

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November 2026

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Kartik Purnima & Dev Deepavali

Hinduism

The sacred full moon night celebrating Dev Deepavali, Tripura Purnima, Ganga Snan, and Deepdan.

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Rama Ekadashi

Hinduism

Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Rama); dispels poverty and bestows eternal celestial glory.

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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)

Hinduism

The festival of lights worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for auspiciousness.

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Mahavir Nirvan Diwas

Jainism

Commemorating the day Lord Mahavira attained Moksha (eternal liberation) at Pawapuri.

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab

Sikhism

The birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, celebrated with Akhand Path and Gurbani Kirtan.

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2020

Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi & Tulsi Vivah

Hinduism

Lord Vishnu awakens from four-month cosmic slumber, concluding Chaturmas; marks holy Tulsi Vivah.

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December 2026

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Utpanna Ekadashi

Hinduism

Celebrates the manifestation of Ekadashi Devi from Vishnu to slay demon Mura; origin of Ekadashi vows.

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2020

Mokshada Ekadashi & Gita Jayanti

Hinduism

Bestows liberation (Moksha) and commemorates Sri Krishna delivering the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.

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January 2027

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Saphala Ekadashi

Hinduism

Makes all righteous endeavors fruitful; redeemed Lumpaka through accidental night vigil under Banyan tree.

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Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab

Sikhism

The Prakash Utsav of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, creator of the Khalsa.

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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Hinduism

Blesses childless couples with virtuous children; King Suketuman blessed through the Vishvadevas.

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February 2027

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Shattila Ekadashi

Hinduism

Prescribes six sacred uses of sesame seeds (tila); teaches the irreplaceable power of food charity.

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Guru Ravidass Jayanti

Ravidassia

The birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, celebrated with Nagar Kirtan and Begampura Satsang.

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Jaya Ekadashi

Hinduism

Liberates souls from ghostly (Pisacha) curse; Malyavan and Pushpavati restored to celestial Svarga.

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March 2027

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Vijaya Ekadashi

Hinduism

Bestows victory against all odds; observed by Lord Sri Rama before building bridge to Lanka.

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Maha Shivaratri

Hinduism

The great night of Lord Shiva featuring night-long vigil (Jagran), Abhishekam, and fast.

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Amalaki Ekadashi

Hinduism

Worship of sacred Amla tree born from Vishnu tears; grants merit equal to donating 1,000 cows.

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Holi

Hinduism

The joyful festival of colors, spring, and divine love of Radha and Krishna.

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April 2027

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Papmochani Ekadashi

Hinduism

Eradicates heaviest sins and generational curses; Sage Medhavi and Manjughosha redeemed.

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Mahavir Jayanti

Jainism

The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira, preaching Ahimsa (non-violence) and truth.

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Vaisakhi (Khalsa Sajna Diwas)

Sikhism

The historic day of Khalsa creation by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699 and harvest celebration.

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Kamada Ekadashi

Hinduism

Fulfills all righteous desires; Lalita liberated her husband Lalit Gandharva from a demon curse.

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May 2027

202

Varuthini Ekadashi

Hinduism

Acts as spiritual shield (Varutha) protecting from all perils; King Mandhata achieved liberation.

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1717

Mohini Ekadashi

Hinduism

Cuts through web of delusion (Moha); fallen prince Dhrishtabuddhi redeemed through Sage Kaundinya.

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2020

Buddha Purnima (Vesak)

Buddhism

The sacred day commemorating the Birth, Sambodhi (Enlightenment), and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.

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June 2027

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Apara Ekadashi

Hinduism

Bestows boundless (Apara) spiritual merit; purifies grave sins such as false testimony; King Mahidhwaja redeemed.

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Nirjala (Bhimseni) Ekadashi

Hinduism

The greatest Ekadashi fast; observed without water; bestows merit of all 24 annual Ekadashis combined.

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Kabir Jayanti

Kabir Panth

The appearance day of Sant Kabir Das Ji, honoring Nirguna Bhakti, Satlok, and truth.

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