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Hindu Festivals & Occasions: Plan Your Puja and Gifts

Find upcoming festival dates, practical preparation guides and relevant idols, malas, thalis and gifts. Compare materials and inclusions, then check delivery or booking availability for your plans.

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Major festival and regional observances from September 2026 to September 2027. Dates are planning references for India; confirm the panchang for your city and tradition.

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Hindu Festivals 2026-27: Plan Your Puja and Gifts

Hindu festivals for 2026-27 are listed on this page, each with a short preparation guide. Find idols, malas, thalis and gifts for Diwali, Chhath, Pongal, Holi and more. Each product page lists its details.

Page type
Hub for festival and occasion pages
Festivals covered
Ganesh Chaturthi to Krishna Janmashtami
Occasion pages
Housewarming, wedding, birthday and corporate gifts
Each festival page has
Dates, a preparation guide and relevant products
Calendar note
Most dates follow the lunar calendar and change yearly

The Hindu festival year follows the lunar and solar calendars, so dates move from one year to the next. This page brings the festivals together in one place, with a preparation guide for each.

Each festival page lists upcoming dates, practical preparation notes and relevant idols, malas, thalis and gifts. You can compare materials and inclusions, then check delivery or booking availability for your plans.

Hindu festivals 2026 and how the calendar works

Most Hindu festivals follow a lunar calendar. A month runs from new moon to new moon, or from full moon to full moon. Each festival is tied to a tithi, or lunar day, so its date on the English calendar changes every year.

Some festivals, such as Pongal and Makar Sankranti, follow the Sun and fall on nearly the same day each year. Regional calendars also differ, so follow your family or temple calendar.

Festivals of Shiva, Murugan, Vishnu and Hanuman

Kanda Sashti and Ganesh Chaturthi are also listed on the festivals page. These festival pages are linked here:

Harvest, new year and seasonal festivals

Family, ancestor and light festivals, and gift occasions

Dhanteras, Diwali and Deepavali, Karwa Chauth and Dussehra are also on the festivals page. These pages are linked here:

Choosing a festival gift or puja piece

Compare materials and inclusions before you buy. Each product page states the size, material and what comes with the item. For a particular date, contact the team before ordering. Arrange fresh flowers, fruit and any priest or ceremony separately. Start from the festival you are preparing for, then choose a piece that fits your altar.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Hindu festivals in 2026?

Each festival page lists upcoming dates. Most Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so their dates change every year. Confirm the date for your region with your family, temple or local panchang.

Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?

Most festivals follow lunar days called tithis, and the lunar year is shorter than the solar year. So the date on the English calendar moves. Some solar festivals, such as Pongal, change very little.

Why do festival dates differ between regions?

Regional calendars, such as the Purnimanta and Amanta calendars, place month boundaries differently. A festival can fall on different days in different states, so follow your family or temple calendar.

Which festival pages can I find here?

The page lists festivals from Ganesh Chaturthi and Pitru Paksha to Krishna Janmashtami, plus gift pages for housewarming, weddings, birthdays and corporate gifting. Open a page for its preparation guide.

Can I check delivery before a festival?

If you need an order by a particular date, contact the Divine Hindu team before ordering. They can help you check delivery options for your address.

What should I compare before I choose a product?

Compare materials, sizes and inclusions on each product page. A product is not a ritual service, so confirm ceremonies, priests and fresh offerings separately with your family or priest.

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Updated on 20 October 2026