Festivals in February
- Guru Ravidas Jayanti (1 February 2026 (Sunday))
- Magha Purnima (1 February 2026 (Sunday))
- Desert Festival (30 January 2026 (Saturday) - 1 February 2026 (Sunday)) - This is a three-day festival that is marked by music and festivities in the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. There are several programs in music and
dance that are held during this time of the festival along with competitions and trips on camel backs to
see the desert dunes.
- Maha Shivaratri (major Hindu festival) (15 February 2026 (Sunday)) - This is a day when Lord Shiva is worshipped by thousands of devotees across the country. Fasts are kept by many throughout the day. At the end of the daily prayers and rituals are held after which the festival is celebrated in a fervorous manner. Celebrations are elaborately held in temples of Lord Shiva across the country.
- Taj Mahotsav (18 February 2026 (Wednesday) - 27 February 2026 (Friday)) - This is a ten-day event that is an occasion of
International celebrations. It attracts a great number of tourists as well. It is a platform for dance, music,
poetry along with the display of art and crafts from all regions of India.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (19 February 2026 (Thursday))- The birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Shivaji is celebrated as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti of Shivaji Jayanti. Every year on February 19, Shivaji Jayanti is observed in memory of the creator of the Maratha Kingdom. The great Maratha celebrates his
392 birthday this year. Chhatrapati Shivaji was one of India's most courageous, progressive, and
enlightened emperors.
- Uthralikavu Pooram (24 February 2026 (Tuesday)) - This temple festival of Kerala is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is marked by rituals in the evening coupled with performances in folk art. The ambience is captivating in
the light of the traditional glow of temple lamps. A special feature of this festival is a night-long
performance by elephants that is supported by the traditional beat of the drums.
- Vijaya Ekadashi (13 February 2026 (Friday))- Vijaya Ekadashi, as the name says, is the day
that represents triumph. Those who aspire to be prosperous in all aspects of their lives should practise
this vrat and desire Lord Vishnu's grace.
- Phulera Dooj (19 February 2026 (Thursday))
Last Updated on : April 28, 2026
