Here’s a calendar-style version of 2026 Hindu festivals with one-line descriptions for festival:
| Month | Date(s) | Festival(s) | One-Line Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 14 | Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Lohri | Harvest festival marking the Sun’s transition into Capricorn. |
| March | Mar 3 | Holika Dahan | Bonfire ritual symbolizing victory of good over evil. |
| Mar 4 | Holi | Festival of colors celebrating joy and equality. | |
| Mar 19 | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Hindu New Year for Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi communities. | |
| Mar 25–Apr 4 | Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram | 11-day Kerala temple festival with music and processions. | |
| Mar 26 | Rama Navami | Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. | |
| July | Jul 16–24 | Ratha Yatra (Puri) | Grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath in Odisha. |
| August | Aug 26 | Onam | Kerala’s harvest festival with feasts, boat races, and floral carpets. |
| September | Sep 14 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Birthday of Lord Ganesha, marked by installations and immersion. |
| November | Nov 8 | Diwali (Deepavali) | Festival of lights honoring Goddess Lakshmi and the triumph of light over darkness. |