Diwali & Hindu Festivals

Diwali & Hindu Festivals tracks the major observances of the Hindu lunisolar calendar across the full annual cycle. The feed covers the festivals that anchor the Hindu year, among them Diwali, the festival of lights, and its surrounding days of Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj; Holi and the preceding Holika Dahan; the nine nights of Navratri and the victory of Dussehra; Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Krishna Janmashtami; and seasonal and devotional observances such as Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Karwa Chauth, Chhath Puja, and Onam. The dates are derived from the Panchang, the traditional Hindu astronomical almanac, and reflect the varying cycles of the moon and sun. Curated by SmartCalendars, the feed provides exact dates for the current year and the next, so that observers across India and in Hindu communities worldwide can plan ahead. Each entry in the calendar lists the festival name and the geographic anchor — India — though these observances are followed globally. Events appear as all-day items set to the local time zone of the subscriber's calendar, with lunisolar dates estimated from the Panchang and adjusted for any known regional variations. The calendar includes both pan-Hindu festivals observed nationwide and celebrations with strong regional followings, such as Onam in Kerala and Chhath Puja across the eastern states. Because dates are provided two years at a time, planning for family gatherings, pujas, fasting days, and temple visits becomes straightforward well in advance. Those who observe Hindu holidays, whether for religious, cultural, or social reasons, can use this smart calendar feed — free to subscribe — to integrate the entire schedule into Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. It eliminates the need to manually calculate tithis or consult multiple sources each year. Because the calendar is updated regularly, any adjustments to festival dates based on refined astronomical data or local sightings appear automatically. The feed serves as a reliable reference for individuals, families, temple committees, and event planners who need to coordinate around the Hindu lunisolar year.