Authentic Drik Panchang Dates for Major Festivals, 24 Ekadashi Vrats & Braj Utsavs
Complete festival schedule across Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon & Govardhan (Vikram Samvat 2082-2083). Precise tithi timings, fast-breaking muhurat, and temple darshan schedules.
Devotees prepare for upcoming Janmashtami with special chanting.
| Festival / Utsav | Date & Day (2026) | Tithi & Hindu Month | Main Sacred Location | Key Darshan / Ritual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti & Pongalमकर संक्रांति | Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 | Dwitiya / Sankranti (Krishna Paksha)Magha | Vishram Ghat Mathura & Yamuna Banks | Punya Kaal: 08:30 AM to 05:45 PM |
| Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya)मौनी अमावस्या | Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 | Amavasya (Krishna Paksha)Magha | Govardhan Hill Parikrama & Vishram Ghat | Amavasya Tithi: Full Day |
| Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)बसंत पंचमी (होली डांडा रोपण) | Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 | Panchami (Shukla Paksha)Magha | Shri Banke Bihari Mandir Vrindavan | Madhyahna Puja: 10:45 AM to 12:35 PM |
| Maha Shivratriमहाशिवरात्रि (गोपेश्वर महादेव उत्सव) | Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 | Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha)Phalguna | Gopeshwar Mahadev Vrindavan & Bhuteshwar Mathura | Nishita Kaal Puja: 12:09 AM to 01:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Lathmar Holi Barsana (Shriji Mandir)बरसाना लट्ठमार होली | Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 | Navami (Shukla Paksha)Phalguna | Shri Radha Rani Mandir & Rangili Gali Barsana | Starts at 03:30 PM in Rangili Gali Barsana |
| Lathmar Holi Nandgaonनंदगांव लट्ठमार होली | Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 | Dashami (Shukla Paksha)Phalguna | Nand Bhawan Temple Nandgaon | Starts at 04:00 PM at Nand Bhawan |
| Amalaki Ekadashi & Rangbhari Ekadashiरंगभरी एकादशी / आमलकी एकादशी | Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 | Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha)Phalguna | Banke Bihari Mandir & Radha Vallabh Temple Vrindavan | Morning Darshan: 08:30 AM | Parana Feb 28: 06:49 AM to 09:04 AM |
| Phoolon Ki Holi (Banke Bihari Vrindavan)फूलों की होली वृन्दावन | Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 | Dwadashi (Shukla Paksha)Phalguna | Banke Bihari Temple & ISKCON Vrindavan | Starts at 04:00 PM at Banke Bihari Temple |
Unique celebrations rooted in 5,000 years of divine Leelas. Experience the ecstasy of Mathura & Vrindavan.
Holy bath in Yamuna River at Vishram Ghat and special Khichdi Bhog offered to Shri Krishna.
Lakhs of devotees perform Govardhan Parikrama and Yamuna Snaan at Mathura.
Holi Danda Ropan in all temples of Braj. Yellow Basanti attire and Gulaal offered to Banke Bihari Ji.
Special Gopi Vesha Shringar of Lord Shiva in evening at Gopeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mathura & Kameshwar Mahadev.
Thousands gather at Ladli Ji Temple Barsana and Rangili Gali to witness the timeless divine romance of Radha & Krishna.
Celebrated at Nand Bhawan Temple with Samaj Gayan and vibrant natural colors.
Every sacred village in Braj celebrates Shri Radha-Krishna with distinct traditions. Here is what to experience in each holy city.
Mathura witnesses divine grandeur during Krishna Janmotsav at the historic Janmabhoomi prison cell, Yamuna Chhath, and the daily Evening Maha Aarti with 108 brass lamps at Vishram Ghat.
Vrindavan is legendary for Rangbhari Ekadashi Phoolon Ki Holi at Banke Bihari, Akshaya Tritiya Chandan Shringar, Sharad Purnima Maha Raas in Nidhivan, and the mesmerizing light shows at Prem Mandir.
Barsana's hilltop Shri Ladli Ji Mandir is the epicenter of the Lathmar Holi duel between Gopis and Gops, followed by the grand Radhashtami Mahotsav with dawn Abhishek and Chhappan Bhog.
Devotees flock for the Govardhan Annakut Chhappan Bhog and Mudiya Poono Mela during Guru Purnima. Taking holy dip at Radha Kund on Ahoi Ashtami (Bahulashtami) brings divine blessings.
In Gokul, child Krishna is honored with Chhadimar Holi and Nandotsav with butter splashing. In Baldeo, the post-Holi Dauji Ka Huranga is an unforgettable folk celebration.
The entire month of Kartika (Oct-Nov) turns Braj into a spiritual ocean. Devotees observe Niyam Seva, offer clay ghee lamps (Deep Daan) to Yamuna ji, and sing the Damodarashtakam daily.
Fasting rules and precise fast-breaking (Parana) timings calculated for Mathura-Vrindavan.
| Ekadashi Name | Date & Day | Hindu Month & Paksha | Parana Timing | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashiपौष पुत्रदा एकादशी | Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 | PaushaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jan 02: 07:14 AM to 09:18 AM | |
| Shattila Ekadashiषटतिला एकादशी | Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 | MaghaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Jan 16: 07:15 AM to 09:20 AM | |
| Jaya Ekadashiजया एकादशी | Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 | MaghaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jan 30: 07:11 AM to 09:18 AM | |
| Vijaya Ekadashiविजया एकादशी | Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 | PhalgunaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Feb 14: 07:01 AM to 09:12 AM | |
| Amalaki Ekadashi & Rangbhari Ekadashiरंगभरी एकादशी / आमलकी एकादशी | Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 | PhalgunaShukla Paksha | Morning Darshan: 08:30 AM | Parana Feb 28: 06:49 AM to 09:04 AM | |
| Papmochani Ekadashiपापमोचिनी एकादशी | Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 | ChaitraKrishna Paksha | Parana on Mar 16: 06:31 AM to 08:52 AM | |
| Kamada Ekadashiकामदा एकादशी | Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 | ChaitraShukla Paksha | Parana on Mar 30: 06:14 AM to 08:39 AM | |
| Varuthini Ekadashiवरूथिनी एकादशी | Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 | VaishakhaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Apr 14: 05:58 AM to 08:26 AM | |
| Mohini Ekadashiमोहिनी एकादशी | Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 | VaishakhaShukla Paksha | Parana on Apr 28: 05:46 AM to 08:18 AM | |
| Apara Ekadashiअपरा एकादशी | Mon, 11 May, 2026 | JyeshthaKrishna Paksha | Parana on May 13: 05:35 AM to 08:12 AM | |
| Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni Ekadashi)निर्जला एकादशी (भीमसेनी एकादशी) | Tue, 26 May, 2026 | JyeshthaShukla Paksha | Parana on May 28: 05:27 AM to 08:09 AM | |
| Yogini Ekadashiयोगिनी एकादशी | Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 | AshadhaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Jun 12: 05:25 AM to 08:10 AM | |
| Devshayani Ekadashi (Chaturmas Starts)देवशयनी एकादशी (चातुर्मास प्रारंभ) | Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 | AshadhaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jun 26: 05:28 AM to 08:14 AM | |
| Kamika Ekadashiकामिका एकादशी | Thu, 9 Jul, 2026 | ShravanaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Jul 11: 05:34 AM to 08:18 AM | |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitropana)श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी (पवित्रारोपण एकादशी) | Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 | ShravanaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jul 25: 05:40 AM to 08:23 AM | |
| Aja Ekadashiअजा एकादशी | Fri, 7 Aug, 2026 | BhadrapadaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Aug 09: 05:48 AM to 08:29 AM | |
| Parsva Ekadashi (Parivartini Ekadashi)परिवर्तिनी एकादशी (डोल ग्यारस) | Mon, 21 Sept, 2026 | BhadrapadaShukla Paksha | Parana on Sep 23: 06:09 AM to 08:35 AM | |
| Papankusha Ekadashiपापांकुशा एकादशी | Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 | AshwinaShukla Paksha | Parana on Oct 22: 06:26 AM to 08:44 AM | |
| Rama Ekadashiरमा एकादशी | Wed, 4 Nov, 2026 | KartikaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Nov 06: 06:37 AM to 08:52 AM | |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi / Tulsi Vivah)देवउठनी एकादशी / प्रबोधिनी एकादशी (तुलसी विवाह) | Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 | KartikaShukla Paksha | Parana on Nov 21: 06:49 AM to 08:58 AM | |
| Utpanna Ekadashiउत्पन्ना एकादशी | Fri, 4 Dec, 2026 | MargashirshaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Dec 06: 07:00 AM to 09:07 AM | |
| Mokshada Ekadashi & Gita Jayantiमोक्षदा एकादशी एवं गीता जयंती | Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 | MargashirshaShukla Paksha | Parana on Dec 21: 07:10 AM to 09:15 AM |
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