Festivals of Odisha

Harvest festival marking the sun transition into Capricorn.

2026-01-14

Vasant Panchami festival dedicated to the goddess of knowledge.

2026-01-23

The great night of Lord Shiva observed with fasting and vigils.

2026-02-15

The traditional festival of colors and swinging ceremony of Radha Krishna.

2026-03-03

Maha Vishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year.

2026-04-14

Fasting observed by married women for the longevity of husbands.

2026-05-16

Three-day long swing festival celebrating womanhood and earth.

2026-06-14

Ratha Yatra is a colossal 9-day Hindu festival where the deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra leave their sanctum to travel in massive wooden chariots. This ceremonial journey is one of the world's oldest and largest annual public processions, drawing over a million devotees to the holy city of Puri, Odisha.

2026-07-16

Raksha Bandhan (often called Rakhi) is one of India's most ancient and widely celebrated festivals. It honors the deep bond of love, care, and mutual protection between brothers and sisters. The name itself explains the essence of the festival: "Raksha" means protection, and "Bandhan" means a tie or bond.

2026-08-28

Festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.

2026-09-14

Vishwakarma Puja is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect, engineer, and craftsman of the universe. It is traditionally celebrated on the last day of the Hindu month of Bhadra, which aligns with the solar transition (Sankranti) into the Virgo zodiac sign (Kanya).

2026-09-17

Sharadiya Navratri celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.

2026-10-11

Festival of lights celebrating prosperity and return of Lord Rama.

2026-11-08

Boita Bandana maritime festival and holy bath day.

2026-11-24