Women observe this vrat to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for their families’ prosperity and well-being. Special pujas are held at temples like Kanaka Durga Temple and Tirupati Balaji Temple.
Tirupati and Vijayawada
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth, devotees throng temples like Tirupati Balaji and ISKCON Tirupati for midnight abhishekam and bhajans.
Tirupati
Arunachal Pradesh
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Hindu communities celebrate with devotional songs and storytelling about Krishna’s life in temples.
Itanagar
Assam
Deo-Dhamal
A post-harvest festival involving rituals dedicated to local deities and spiritual songs blending Hindu practices.
State-wide
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrated with devotion at ISKCON Guwahati and Hayagriva Madhava Temple.
Guwahati
Bihar
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Devotees worship snakes as symbols of power and fertility, offering milk and flowers at temples like Vishnupad Temple.
Patna and Gaya
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrations involve Krishna idol decoration, fasting, and devotional songs in temples and homes.
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Hareli Festival : 1.8.2025
A traditional monsoon festival where farmers worship their tools and cattle. Though tribal in origin, Hindu elements like prayers to Lord Shiva are incorporated.
Raipur
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Special rituals and bhajans are held at Danteshwari Temple and other Krishna temples.
Dantewada
Goa
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Devotees offer prayers to snake idols in temples and natural sanctuaries, seeking blessings and protection.
Ponda and State-wide
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrated with devotional songs and dances at temples like Mahalasa Narayani.
Ponda
Gujarat
Raksha Bandhan : 9.8.2025
Sisters tie rakhis (sacred threads) on their brothers’ wrists, and prayers for protection are offered at temples.
Ahmedabad and State-wide
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Dwarkadhish Temple hosts grand celebrations with special aartis, abhishekam, and bhajans.
Dwarka and Somnath
Haryana
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Devotees worship snake idols and perform rituals at temples, offering milk and flowers.
Kurukshetra
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
The birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita celebrates Janmashtami with elaborate processions and temple rituals.
Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh
Raksha Bandhan : 9.8.2025
Sisters visit temples like Jwalamukhi to offer prayers for their brothers’ well-being.
Shimla and Kangra
Jharkhand
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Snake worship is observed with offerings at temples, marking the bond between humans and nature.
Ranchi
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrations include fasting, devotional singing, and midnight pujas at Baidyanath Temple.
Deoghar
Karnataka
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Devotees offer prayers to snake idols at temples and in natural settings, such as anthills.
Bengaluru and State-wide
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrated with grandeur at Udupi Krishna Temple, featuring parades and cultural programs.
Udupi and Bengaluru
Kerala
Onam (Pre-Onam Celebrations Begin) : 30.8.2025
The festival commemorating King Mahabali’s return starts with temple rituals and Pookalam (flower rangolis).
State-wide
Madhya Pradesh
Raksha Bandhan : 9.8.2025
Sisters visit temples like Mahakaleshwar to offer prayers for their brothers.
Ujjain and Khajuraho
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Temples like Mahakaleshwar host special midnight abhishekam and kirtans.
Ujjain
Maharashtra
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Celebrated with rituals at temples and offerings to snake idols, seeking blessings for protection and fertility.
Mumbai and Pune
Dahi Handi (Janmashtami Festival) : 16.8.2025
Groups form human pyramids to break clay pots filled with curd, celebrating Krishna’s playful nature.
Mumbai
Manipur
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Devotional singing, storytelling, and midnight pujas mark the celebrations in temples across the state.
Imphal
Rajasthan
Raksha Bandhan : 9.8.2025
Sisters tie rakhis on their brothers and visit temples like Govind Dev Ji to seek blessings.
Jaipur and Udaipur
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Celebrations at temples like Govind Dev Ji feature cultural programs and midnight rituals.
Jaipur
Sikkim
Teej / Haritalika : 26.8.2025
Teej is a festival that celebrates the start of the monsoon season and the bond between Shiva and Parvati
Gangtok
Tamil Nadu
Aadi Perukku : 2.8.2025
A festival honoring the River Cauvery, devotees offer prayers and make offerings on riverbanks.
State-wide
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
Temples like Meenakshi Temple and Parthasarathy Temple host grand celebrations with bhajans and prasadam.
Madurai and Chennai
Telangana
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
ISKCON Hyderabad and local temples celebrate with cultural programs and midnight abhishekam
Hyderabad
Uttar Pradesh
Nag Panchami : 5.8.2025
Snake worship and storytelling of Krishna’s victory over Kaliya are central themes.
Mathura and Vrindavan
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
The birthplace of Krishna celebrates with spectacular processions, raas leelas, and midnight pujas.
Mathura and Vrindavan
West Bengal
Raksha Bandhan : 9.8.2025
Sisters visit temples like Dakshineswar Kali Temple to pray for their brothers’ well-being.
Kolkata
Krishna Janmashtami : 15.8.2025
ISKCON Mayapur hosts grand celebrations with kirtans, dramas, and prasadam distribution.
Mayapur and Kolkata
Chandigarh
Teeyan : 27.8.2024
A festival dedicated to women, celebrated with giddha dances and cultural activities.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Nariyal Poornima : 9.8.2025
A coastal festival where fishermen offer coconuts to the sea deity for a safe fishing season.
Lakshadweep
Onam : 26.8.2025
Celebrated by the Hindu community, marking the harvest season with feasts, dances, and floral decorations.
