Devotees celebrate the birth of Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu, with special rituals at temples like Tirupati Balaji and Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam.
Tirupati and Vijayawada
Arunachal Pradesh
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Although primarily Buddhist, Hindu communities celebrate Buddha Purnima to honor the teachings of Buddha with prayers and charity.
Tawang
Assam
Rongker and Chomangkan
While primarily tribal, these festivals involve offerings to deities to ensure prosperity, with Hindu prayers often integrated.
Karbi Anglong
Bihar
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Celebrated at the Mahabodhi Temple, this festival involves prayers, chanting, and lighting lamps to honor Lord Buddha.
Bodh Gaya
Chhattisgarh
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Devotees observe prayers and rituals in honor of Buddha’s teachings. In some areas, local deities are worshipped alongside Hindu customs.
Raipur
Goa
Vatsavitri Vrat : 23.5.2025
Married women fast and worship the Banyan tree, praying for the longevity of their husbands, inspired by the legend of Savitri and Satyavan.
Ponda and State-wide
Gujarat
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Temples like Dwarkadhish and Somnath host special prayers and rituals dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
Dwarka and Somnath
Matsya Jayanti : 6.5.2025
A festival honoring Lord Vishnu’s Matsya avatar (fish incarnation), celebrated with Vedic chants and offerings at Vaishnavite temples.
Ahmedabad and State-wide
Haryana
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Celebrated with rituals and storytelling of Lord Narasimha’s deeds at key temples.
Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Although centered around Tibetan Buddhist traditions, Hindu communities also observe this day with prayers and rituals.
Dharamshala
Jharkhand
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Temples like Baidyanath Dham hold special ceremonies to honor Lord Narasimha.
Ranchi and Deoghar
Karnataka
Akshaya Tritiya : 2.5.2025
A day considered highly auspicious for new beginnings, devotees perform pujas at temples and start new ventures.
Bengaluru and State-wide
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Temples like Sri Yoga Narasimha Temple in Melkote conduct special rituals and Vedic recitations.
Melkote and State-wide
Kerala
Vishu Celebrations Extended : 1-2.3.2025
Ritualistic offerings and family feasts continue as part of the post-Vishu cultural practices in many temples.
Thiruvananthapuram
Madhya Pradesh
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Devotees perform jalabhishek (water offerings) at temples like Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.
Ujjain and Khajuraho
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Celebrated at the Sanchi Stupa with prayers and cultural events.
Sanchi
Maharashtra
Akshaya Tritiya : 2.5.2025
A highly auspicious day for buying gold and performing religious ceremonies at temples like Trimbakeshwar.
Mumbai and Nashik
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Devotees offer prayers to Lord Narasimha at temples like Parvati Hill Temple.
Pune and State-wide
Manipur
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Observed with rituals and charity events, especially by the Meitei Hindu community.
Imphal and State-wide
Punjab
Narasimha Jayanti 12.3.2025
Temples organize devotional programs and bhajans dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
Amritsar and Ludhiana
Rajasthan
Akshaya Tritiya : 2.3.2025
Known locally as “Akti,” the day is marked with mass marriages and religious ceremonies.
Jaipur and Udaipur
Tamil Nadu
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.3.2025
Temples like Sri Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai and Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam host grand celebrations.
Chennai and Srirangam
Telangana
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Devotees gather at Yadagirigutta Temple for special prayers and rituals.
Hyderabad and Warangal
Uttar Pradesh
Buddha Purnima : 12.3.2025
Devotees light lamps and offer prayers at Sarnath and Kushinagar, key sites linked to Buddha’s life.
Varanasi and Kushinagar
Narasimha Jayanti : 12.5.2025
Celebrated with kirtans and processions at temples like Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan.
Mathura and Vrindavan
West Bengal
Akshaya Tritiya : 2.5.2025
Auspicious day for new beginnings, with devotees visiting temples like Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Kolkata and Santiniketan
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Celebrated with rituals and offerings at temples like Belur Math and Kalighat.
Kolkata and State-wide
Delhi
Buddha Purnima : 12.5.2025
Observed at temples like Kalkaji and Mahabodhi Temple with prayers and cultural events.
Jammu and Kashmir
Buddha Purnima (Herath) : 12.5.2025
Celebrated by devotees with special rituals and charity.
