Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this festival is celebrated with processions, devotional singing, and special pujas at temples like Kanaka Durga Temple and Tirupati Balaji Temple.
Tirupati and Vijayawada
Arunachal Pradesh
Basanti Puja : 6-10.4.2025
A regional variant of Durga Puja, focusing on the worship of Goddess Durga during the spring season.
Itanagar
Assam
Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) : 13-15.4.2025
The Assamese New Year is celebrated with temple rituals, community feasts, and traditional dances like Bihu Nritya. Temples like Kamakhya Temple hold special ceremonies.
State-wide
Bihar
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
Marking the birth of Lord Rama, temples like Vishnupad Temple organize special pujas, kirtans, and processions.
Gaya and Patna
Chaitra Navratri : 1-9.4.2025
Devotees observe fasting and perform rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga at various temples.
State-wide
Chhattisgarh
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
Devotees throng temples like Danteshwari Temple to witness rituals and celebrate the birth of Lord Rama with cultural programs.
Raipur and Dantewada
Goa
Gudi Padwa : 8.4.2025
This Hindu New Year is celebrated with prayers, raising of gudis (decorated flags), and feasting, especially at Shanta Durga Temple.
Panaji and State-wide
Gujarat
Chaitra Navratri : 1-9.4.2025
Devotees observe fasting and visit temples like Ambaji and Kalika Mata to seek blessings from Goddess Durga.
Ahmedabad and State-wide
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
Temples like Dwarkadhish and Somnath organize grand celebrations with bhajans and processions.
Dwarka and Somnath
Haryana
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
Special rituals and cultural programs are held at temples and pilgrim sites in Kurukshetra.
Kurukshetra
Chaitra Navratri : 1-9.4.2025
Temples across the state host rituals and offer prayers to Goddess Durga during this nine-day festival.
State-wide
Himachal Pradesh
Chaitra Navratri : 1-9.4.2025
Celebrations are prominent at Shakti Peethas like Jwalamukhi Temple and Chintpurni Temple, attracting thousands of devotees.
Jharkhand
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
Baidyanath Temple organizes grand processions and devotional activities to celebrate Lord Rama’s birth.
Ranchi and Deoghar
Karnataka
Chaitra Navratri : 1-9.4.2025
Chamundeshwari Temple witnesses large crowds and special rituals in honor of Goddess Durga.
Mysuru
Kerala
Vishu : 14.4.2025
The Malayalam New Year is celebrated with Vishu Kani (auspicious arrangements), feasts, and visits to temples like Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Thiruvananthapuram and State-wide
Madhya Pradesh
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain hosts special rituals and a grand Rath Yatra to celebrate Lord Rama’s birth.
Ujjain and Khajuraho
Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa : 8.4.2025
Celebrated as the Marathi New Year, gudis (decorated poles) are raised in homes and temples, symbolizing victory and prosperity.
Mumbai and Pune
Ram Navami : 8.3.2025
Devotees visit temples like Trimbakeshwar to participate in rituals and bhajans.
Nashik and State-wide
Manipur
Cheiraoba (Manipuri New Year) : 14.3.2025
This Hindu New Year is celebrated with feasts and offerings at local temples, symbolizing the start of a new cycle.
Imphal and State-wide
Meghalaya
Shad Suk Mynsiem : 1.4.2025
Celebrated by the Khasi community, this spring festival involves traditional dances and rituals to thank the Almighty for the harvest.
Shillong
Rajasthan
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
Celebrated with processions and rituals at temples like Govind Dev Ji Temple and Eklingji Temple.
Jaipur and Udaipur
Tamil Nadu
Panguni Uthiram : 14.4.2025
A significant festival at Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai, celebrating divine marriages of deities.
Madurai and Chennai
Telangana
Ram Navami : 8.4.2025
The Bhadrachalam Temple witnesses grand celebrations with celestial weddings of Lord Rama and Sita.
Bhadrachalam
Tripura
Garia Puja : 21.4.2025
A harvest festival where prayers are offered to Lord Garia for prosperity and good harvests. Traditional music and dances are key highlights.
Agartala
West Bengal
Charak Puja : 14.4.2025
This rural festival involves devotees walking on fire and performing rituals to honor Shiva and Durga.
Kolkata and Rural Bengal
Chandigarh
Baisakhi : 13.4.2025
Celebrated with vibrant dances and fairs, marking the harvest season and the Punjabi New Year.
Jammu and Kashmir
Navreh (Kashmiri New Year) : 14.3.2025
Observed with prayers and rituals, especially by Kashmiri Pandits.
