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November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important Dates
November 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali. The month also includes Rama Ekadashi, Masik Shivratri, Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Check the complete November 2026 Hindu festival calendar for important dates, religious significance and observances across India.
Assembly elections: As polls approach, UP turns into 'katha' pradesh
State's Cabinet minister Manoj Pandey recently organised a Shiv Puran katha under the guidance of Pandit Pradeep Mishra of Madhya Pradesh in his assembly constituency Unchahar, located in the Raebareli district. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak and several state ministers and leaders attended the religious gathering.
Lakhs gather in Ayodhya for Ram Navami; 'Surya Tilak' of Ram Lalla's idol performed
Ayodhya witnessed a spectacular Surya Tilak ceremony on Ram Navami. Sun rays precisely illuminated Ram Lalla's idol at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Lakhs of devotees thronged the holy town for the auspicious occasion. The special ritual, using a unique optical mechanism, captivated all. The Uttar Pradesh government declared holidays for the festival. Security was heightened for the peaceful celebration.
Surya tilak Ram Mandir 2026: Watch sunlight illuminating Ram Lalla’s forehead in Ayodhya on Ram Navami
Surya Tilak: Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya witnessed the significant 'Surya Tilak' ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2026, marking the occasion of Ram Navami. Precisely at noon, a beam of sunlight was directed to fall exactly on the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol, forming a celestial tilak while priests offered prayers.
Ram Navami 2026 time: When is Ram Navami ending today? Check timings, puja Vidhi, rituals and more
Ram Navami ending time: Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama, will end today at 10:06 AM. Ram Navami tithi started on Thursday at 11.48 am and the Hindu festival will end today. On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, people offer prayers to Lord Rama, organize Ramcharitmanas path and fo charity.
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Ram Navami School Holidays 2026: Are schools closed on March 26? Check state-wise list here and other details
Ram Navami 2026 school holiday: Ram Navami 2026 is being observed on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and there is confusion whether schools and educational institutions will remain open or closed on the day of the festival. In Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and other northern states, there are chances that schools might remain closed. Here is a complete state-wise list of holidays on Ram Navami 2026.
Ram Navami 2026 Date: When is Ram Navami, March 26 or 27? Check the correct date, puja tithi, muhurat, and rituals
Ram Navami, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the birth of Lord Ram. In 2026, it falls on March 26, concluding the Chaitra Navratri fast. Devotees observe rituals, visit temples, and engage in charity. Special prayers and kanya pujan are conducted. Temples, especially in Ayodhya, host grand celebrations. The festival emphasizes compassion and selfless service.
Ram Navami 2026: March 26 or 27? Check the correct date, tithi, significance and food traditions
Ram Navami, celebrating Lord Rama's birth, falls on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The festival honors Goddess Siddhidatri. Devotees observe fasts with sattvic food like sabudana khichdi and kheer. Panakam, a jaggery drink, is the main prasad. Temples are decorated, and special prayers are held. Grand celebrations occur in Ayodhya, drawing many devotees.
During Op Sindoor, Bharat upheld righteousness and avenged injustice: PM Modi in Deepavali letter to nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed Deepavali wishes, noting this year's celebration follows the Ram Temple's consecration. He highlighted the eradication of Naxalism in many districts, marking a significant national achievement. The Prime Minister also pointed to recent economic reforms and encouraged citizens to embrace Swadeshi products and healthy living to build a developed and self-reliant India.
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Ashtami and Navami puja timings, Kanya Pujan details inside
Chaitra Navratri, marking the Hindu New Year, includes significant celebrations on Ashtami and Navami. On April 5, 2025, devotees observe Durgashtami with Sandhi Puja rituals. The following day, April 6, 2025, celebrates Rama Navami, marking Lord Rama's birth with fasting and rituals. Kanya Pujan honors young girls as forms of Goddess Durga.
Chaitra Navratri day 4: Who is Maa Kushmanda, the goddess worshiped on this day? What is offered as bhog today? Check key details
Navratri celebrations today will honor Goddess Durga in her forms of Mata Kushmanda and Mata Skandamata. Worshippers seek to gain blessings to overcome illnesses and fulfill desires, particularly for happiness and progeny. The festival, observed with devotion across India, will conclude with Ram Navami celebrations on April 6.
Dussehra 2024: Why is Vijayadashami celebrated? Discover the significance, rituals, and events organised across cities
Dussehra, observed on October 12, 2024, marks the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated with rituals like burning Ravan's effigies, Ramleela performances, and Sindoor Khela. Lord Ram's victory over Ravan and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura are commemorated. Dussehra also signifies the end of Navratri and the beginning of Diwali festivities.
Ram Navami 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, puja timings, vidhi, how to celebrate
Ram Navami, a cherished Hindu celebration that signifies the birth of Lord Rama, occurs on the ninth day of the Chaitra month. Coinciding with Chaitra Navratri, this festival pays homage to the embodiment of truth and compassion. Observing Rama's life and triumph over darkness, devotees across the country participate in ceremonies, fasting, and the recitation of sacred texts. Ayodhya becomes adorned with elaborate festivities, attracting pilgrims seeking divine blessings. In the year 2024, Ram Navami falls on April 17th.
PM getting invitations for events scheduled abroad in 2025, entire world sure of his win: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted global belief in PM Modi's return to power, India's strength post-surgical strikes, actions on Article 370, triple talaq law, and a fish-eating controversy during Navratri.
Religious tourism sees a surge in Uttar Pradesh ahead of festivals
Religious cities in Uttar Pradesh see a surge in tourism as devotees visit Varanasi, Mathura, and Ayodhya for blessings before festivals. Kashi Vishwanath Temple donations hit a record Rs 83.34 crore by March, with significant increases observed. Prakhar Mishra, director, tourism, at Government of Uttar Pradesh said Varanasi saw a record-breaking influx of 95.63 lakh pilgrims in March, flocking to seek the blessings of Kashi Vishwanath, while Ayodhya saw more than two lakh visitors each day for the newly constructed Ram Mandir and Hanumangarhi last month.
Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony: Mukesh Meshram, the man amid the festival
UP tourism principal secretary Mukesh Meshram has his hands full these days. On the one hand is the long-term task of developing Ayodhya as a religious tourism hub, and on the other are tasks related to the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram idol on January 22 and beyond.
"In India, weapons are worshiped not to dominate any land, but to protect its own": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address on Vijayadashami, stated that in India, weapons are worshipped to protect the land, not to dominate it. He emphasized that the Shakti Puja is not only for India's welfare but for the entire world. PM Modi also highlighted the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and mentioned that the country is celebrating Dussehra after the victory of the Moon mission.
Will make every effort to bring 'parivartan' in Bengal: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his visit to Bengal, expressed his intention to end corruption, torture, and injustice in the state. He inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal themed on the Ram Mandir. Shah also highlighted the cultural diversity of Navratri celebrations across India and extended warm greetings to the people of Bengal. BJP National President JP Nadda is expected to visit Bengal on October 21 and attend Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and nearby areas.
Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami: Visit these four famous Lord Rama temples during the auspicious occasion
Chaitra Navratri is coming to its end. Here are four famous temples of Lord Ram, which you must visit with your loved ones.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: When is Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami? Date, Shubh Muharat, Puja Vidhi, all details here
Ram Navami is an important Hindu festival to be celebrated on March 30th this year, which commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, and falls on the Navami Tithi during the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Lord Rama was believed to have been born in Ayodhya, and the city hosts grand celebrations during this auspicious occasion.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Here’s how the Hindu festival is celebrated all over India
Chaitra Navratri will be observed this year from March 22 to March 30, and here’s how the auspicious Hindu holiday is observed in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and other regions of India.
UP's Ramayan paath order on Ramnavmi kicks up row
Principal secretary of the tourism department, Mukesh Meshram, told ET: “Such events are organised in multiple states — be it Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra, Durga Puja in West Bengal. For large crowd management the government has to be involved. Also, the department is not paying temples or priests, it is only paying local artistes.” The government will give `1 lakh to each DM for expenses of artistes and performers, it said.
Dussehra 2022: Get to know date, time & significance of Vijayadashami
This year, Dussehra or Vijayadashmi will take place on October 5, 2022.
Arvind Kejriwal's Temple politics on Gujarat pitch
He trained his guns on the education system and spoke at length about the achievements of government schools in Delhi. He reiterated his promise to provide free power and medical treatment. "I am educated. I am an engineer. I don't know politics but I know how to work."
UP CM Adityanath exempts Ayodhya temples, religious shrines of civic body taxes
The municipal corporation must not charge house tax, water tax, sewer tax from monasteries, temples, 'dharamshalas' and charitable organisations at commercial rates as all these institutions do charity work and public service, the CM said.
Despite PM’s call, UP CM performs pre-dawn ceremony in Ayodhya
Ceremony held to shift the idol of Ram Lalla to a temporary structure inside the premises of Ram Janmabhoomi. Yogi Adityanath's participation in the puja during a nationwide lockdown created a row as the central government, in its guidelines on Tuesday, clearly laid down that no religious congregations would be held, without any exception.
Covid-19: CM Yogi appeals for putting on hold religious functions; VHP downsizes Ayodhya celebrations
The statement from the CM has come ahead of Ramnavmi on April 2 — a culmination of the nine-day celebration held with a lot of fervour across the country— especially in Ayodhya. Lakhs of people from over 200 villages flock the city to attend the Ramnavmi mela—an event spread across three days.
Ahead of Ram Navmi, Yogi Adityanath appeals people to celebrate at home; avoid temple gatherings and fairs
The government has directed district magistrates and police authorities of all districts to hold talks with religious leaders and take their help in driving home this message of avoiding religious gatherings during the Chaitra Navratri that will take place from March 25 to April 2.
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