Marking the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar, devotees prepare Ugadi Pachadi (a dish symbolizing life’s emotions) and visit temples for blessings. Special rituals are held at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada and Tirupati Balaji Temple.
State-wide
Sri Rama Navami : 30.3.2025
Celebrated with grandeur at Bhadrachalam Temple, this festival marks the birth of Lord Rama with processions, bhajans, and kalyanotsavam (celestial marriage ceremony).
Bhadrachalam and Tirupati
Arunachal Pradesh
Mopin Festival : 23.3.2025
A harvest festival honoring Goddess Mopin with rice beer offerings and prayers for prosperity. Though tribal, it incorporates Hindu elements like invoking deities.
State-wide among Galo Tribe
Assam
Holi (Doul Utsav) : 17-18.3.2025
Celebrated with traditional Vaishnavite fervor at Hayagriva Madhava Temple in Hajo, this festival includes rituals, colors, and devotional songs.
Hajo and State-wide
Bihar
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Known for its vibrant celebration with folk songs, bhang, and community gatherings. Temples like Vishnupad Temple in Gaya perform special rituals.
Patna and Gaya
Chhattisgarh
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Celebrations involve traditional rituals and temple visits, particularly at Danteshwari Temple, where devotees offer prayers for a prosperous year.
Raipur and Dantewada
Goa
Shigmo Festival : 14-28.3.2025.
A spring festival similar to Holi, celebrated with processions, folk dances, and temple rituals dedicated to local deities.
Panaji and State-wide
Gujarat
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Temples like Dwarkadhish and Somnath organize special pujas, while vibrant Holi processions are held across the state.
Ahmedabad and State-wide
Bhavnath Mahadev Mela : 14-18.3.2025
A five-day festival at Bhavnath Mahadev Temple celebrating Lord Shiva with processions, rituals, and cultural performances.
Junagadh
Haryana
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Known for its devotional and playful celebration, the festival includes rituals at Brahma Sarovar and traditional games.
Kurukshetra and State-wide
Himachal Pradesh
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
The festival is celebrated with temple rituals and folk songs, particularly at Baijnath Temple in Kangra.
Shimla and Kangra
Jharkhand
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Celebrated with prayers and traditional dances at local temples, followed by community feasts.
Ranchi and State-wide
Karnataka
Ugadi (Kannada New Year) : 29.3.2025
Families prepare dishes like obbattu and mango rice while visiting temples for blessings. Major celebrations are held at Kukke Subramanya and Dharmasthala temples.
Bengaluru and State-wide
Kerala
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Though not as widely celebrated, Holi rituals take place in regions with a strong North Indian influence and in certain Krishna temples.
Palakkad
Madhya Pradesh
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Temples like Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain hold special pujas. In Khajuraho, cultural programs enhance the celebrations.
Ujjain and Khajuraho
Maharashtra
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Celebrated with bonfires (Holika Dahan) and colors, temples like Trimbakeshwar hold rituals for prosperity.
Mumbai and Pune
Mizoram
Chapchar Kut : 7.3.2025
A spring festival marking the end of jhum (shifting) cultivation. It features traditional dances, music, and feasts.
Aizawl
Punjab
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Celebrated with colors, bhang, and special pujas in temples. Gurdwaras also organize spiritual gatherings.
Amritsar and Ludhiana
Sikkim
Losar : 2.3.2025
The Tibetan New Year is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and traditional dances at monasteries.
Gangtok
Tamil Nadu
Panguni Uthiram : 25.3.2025
A significant festival at Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, celebrating the divine marriage of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
Madurai and Chennai
Telangana
Ugadi (Telugu New Year) : 29.3.2025
Celebrations include preparing Ugadi Pachadi and performing rituals at temples like Yadagirigutta.
Hyderabad and Warangal
Sri Rama Navami : 30.3.2025
A grand celebration at the Bhadrachalam Temple with kalyanotsavam and processions of Lord Rama’s idols.
Bhadrachalam
Uttar Pradesh
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Varanasi celebrates Holi with Ganga aartis and temple rituals, while Mathura and Vrindavan host colorful processions and Krishna-themed celebrations.
Varanasi and Mathura
Sri Rama Navami : 30.3.2025
Special rituals and processions mark Lord Rama’s birth at Ram Janmabhoomi.
Ayodhya
West Bengal
Dol Jatra (Holi) : : 17-18.3.2025
Known as the festival of colors, it is celebrated with rituals at temples and Rabindra Sangeet in Santiniketan.
Kolkata and Santiniketan
Delhi
Holi : 17-18.3.2025
Celebrated with temple rituals and vibrant gatherings across the city.
Jammu and Kashmir
Herath (Kashmiri Shivaratri) : 1.3.2025
Observed by Kashmiri Pandits with special pujas and feasts.
