Vaishnava Calendar
Vaishnava Calendar
A Year of Sacred Devotion
Stay connected with the sacred rhythm of Krishna consciousness through Ekadashi, festivals, and auspicious Vaishnava observances throughout the year.
Festivals at ISKCON Ballari are more than celebrations—they are sacred occasions that awaken devotion, strengthen faith, and bring people together in the loving service of Lord Sri Krishna. Every festival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in vibrant kirtans, beautiful deity darshan, devotional music, scriptural wisdom, cultural performances, and the mercy of prasadam.
Rooted in the timeless traditions of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya, our festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm, creating an atmosphere of spiritual bliss for devotees, families, children, and visitors from all walks of life.
Whether you are experiencing Krishna Consciousness for the first time or are a lifelong devotee, each festival offers a unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual connection and experience the joy of devotional service.
Walk the Sacred Path of Devotion
Keep every sacred occasion close to your heart with the festivals, observances and devotional days of the Vaishnava tradition.
Vaishnava Calendar
Sacred festivals, Ekadashi observances and important Vaishnava celebrations for 2026–27.
| Month | Date | Festival / Event | Breaking Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Tue 3rd | Sri Gaura Poornima: Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | Fasting till Moonrise |
| Mar 2026 | Sun 15th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Mar 2026 | Fri 27th | Sri Rama Navami | Fasting till Sunset |
| Mar 2026 | Sun 29th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Apr 2026 | Mon 13th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Apr 2026 | Mon 27th | Chandan Yatra of Sri Prahlada Narasimha begin | — |
| Apr 2026 | Mon 27th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Apr 2026 | Thu 30th | Narasimha Chaturdashi: Appearance of Lord Narasimhadeva | Fasting till dusk |
| May 2026 | Wed 13th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| May 2026 | Wed 27th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jun 2026 | Thu 11th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jun 2026 | Thu 25th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jun 2026 | Sat 27th | Panihati Chida Dahi Utsava | — |
| Jun 2026 | Mon 29th | Jagannatha Snana Yatra | — |
| Jul 2026 | Sat 11th | Dvadasi (Fasting for Ekadashi vrata) | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jul 2026 | Tue 14th | Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura – Disappearance | Fasting till noon |
| Jul 2026 | Thu 16th | Jagannatha Ratha Yatra | — |
| Jul 2026 | Tue 21st | Sudarshana Jayanti | — |
| Jul 2026 | Fri 24th | Jagannatha Puri Bahuda Ratha Yatra (Hospet) | — |
| Jul 2026 | Sat 25th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jul 2026 | Wed 29th | First month of Chaturmasya begins (Fast from Shak for one month) | — |
| Aug 2026 | Sun 9th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Aug 2026 | Mon 24th | Dvadasi (Fasting for Ekadashi vrata) | Next day after Sunrise |
| Aug 2026 | Fri 28th | Balarama Jayanthi; Jhulan Yatra ends; Second month of Chaturmasya begins (Fast from yogurt) | Fasting till noon |
| Sep 2026 | Thu 3rd | Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations (1st day) | — |
| Sep 2026 | Fri 4th | Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Appearance of Lord Sri Krishna) | Fasting till midnight |
| Sep 2026 | Sat 5th | Nandotsava & Sri Vyasa Puja (Appearance of Srila Prabhupada) | Fasting till noon |
| Sep 2026 | Mon 7th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Sep 2026 | Sat 19th | Radhashtami: Appearance of Srimati Radharani | Fasting till noon |
| Sep 2026 | Tue 22nd | Ekadashi | Fast till noon + Feast after Sunrise next day |
| Sep 2026 | Wed 23rd | Vamana Jayanthi: Appearance of Lord Vamanadeva | Fast observed previous day till noon |
| Sep 2026 | Thu 24th | Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura – Appearance | Fasting till noon |
| Sep 2026 | Sat 26th | Srila Prabhupada Sannyasa Smriti; Third month of Chaturmasya begins (Fast from milk) | — |
| Oct 2026 | Tue 6th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Oct 2026 | Thu 22nd | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Oct 2026 | Mon 26th | Fourth month of Chaturmasya begins (Fast from Urad dal); Karthika Deepotsava begins | — |
| Nov 2026 | Thu 5th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Nov 2026 | Tue 10th | Govardhana Puja, Go Puja | — |
| Nov 2026 | Fri 13th | Srila Prabhupada – Disappearance | Fasting till noon |
| Nov 2026 | Sat 21st | Srila Gaura Kishora Dasa Babaji – Disappearance & Ekadashi (Trisprsa Mahadvadasi) | Fast till noon + Feast after Sunrise next day |
| Nov 2026 | Sun 22nd | Srila Prabhupada Book Distribution Festival Introduction | — |
| Nov 2026 | Tue 24th | Last day of Chaturmasya & Last day of Deepotsava | — |
| Dec 2026 | Tue 1st | Srila Prabhupada Diksha Diwasa | — |
| Dec 2026 | Fri 4th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Dec 2026 | Sun 13th | Kirtan Mela (2 hours) | — |
| Dec 2026 | Sun 20th | Gita Jayanti / Vaikuntha Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Dec 2026 | Sun 27th | Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura – Disappearance | Fasting till noon |
| Jan 2027 | Sun 3rd | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jan 2027 | Tue 19th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Jan 2027 | Sun 31st | Srila Prabhupada Book Distribution Festival Closing Ceremony | — |
| Feb 2027 | Tue 2nd | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Feb 2027 | Sat 13th | Sri Advaita Acharya – Appearance | Fasting till noon |
| Feb 2027 | Wed 17th | Ekadashi | Fast till noon + Feast after Sunrise next day |
| Feb 2027 | Thu 18th | Sri Varahadeva – Appearance | Fast observed previous day till noon |
| Feb 2027 | Fri 19th | Nityananda Trayodashi: Appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu | Fasting till noon |
| Feb 2027 | Thu 25th | Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura – Appearance | Fasting till noon |
| Mar 2027 | Thu 4th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Mar 2027 | Thu 18th | Ekadashi | Next day after Sunrise |
| Mar 2027 | Mon 22nd | Sri Gaura Poornima: Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | Fasting till Moonrise |
