Festival Calendar
Sri Parabhava Samvatsara - Major Festivals Celebrated at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha
Durgashtami
Worship of Goddess Durga
Festival Calendar
Browse all 24 festivals celebrated at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha
Naga Chaturthi
Honoring Lord Naga
Worship of Lord Naga (serpent deity) for protection and prosperity
Naga Panchami
Honoring Naga Devatas
Traditional worship of serpents, especially Cobra
Rig Upakarma
Sacred thread ceremony for Rigvedic practitioners
Varamahalakshmi & Yajur Upakarma
Celebration of Varamahalakshmi & Yajur Upakarma
Krishna Jayanti
Honoring Lord Krishna
Birth celebration of Lord Krishna
Gowri & Ganesha
Honoring Goddess Gowri & Lord Ganesha
Festival honoring Goddess Gowri and Lord Ganesha
Rishi Panchami
Worship of sages and ancestors
Anantha Chaturdashi
Worship of Lord Anantha (infinite)
Navaratri Begins
Honoring Goddess Durga
Nine nights of divine mother worship
Saraswati Pooja
Honoring Goddess Saraswati
Worship of Goddess Saraswati, goddess of knowledge
Durgashtami
Honoring God Goddess Durga
Worship of Goddess Durga
Mahanavami & Vijayadashami
Celebration of Mahanavami & Vijayadashami
Jalapoorna Trayodashi
Sacred bathing day
Naraka Chaturdashi
Day commemorating Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura
Deepavali Amavasya
Honoring Goddess Lakshmi
Festival of lights celebrating Lakshmi puja
Balipadya
Honoring Lord Vishnu (as Bali)
Worship of Bali (Vishnu's devotee)
Tulasi Habba & Uthana Dvadashi
Honoring Lord Vishnu
Wedding ceremony of Tulasi and Lord Vishnu
Hanumad Vratha
Observance in honor of Hanuman
Makara Sankramana
Honoring Lord Surya
Sun's transition to Capricorn - major auspicious day
Ratha Saptami
Honoring Lord Surya
Sun god Surya's birthday celebrated
Bheeshmashtami
Worship of Bhishma Pitamaha
Sri Madhwa Navami
Honoring Sri Madhvacharya
Celebration of Sri Madhvacharya's teachings
Mahashivaratri
Honoring Lord Shiva
Night of Lord Shiva's worship
Holi
Honoring Lord Krishna
Festival of colors celebrating spring
Festivals by Season
Monsoon
4 festivals
+1 more
Autumn
8 festivals
+5 more
Winter
10 festivals
+7 more
Spring
2 festivals
Photo Highlights
Devotees gathered for the grand Aradhana celebrations
Special pooja performed during the festival
Devotees participating in Seva during the festivities
What to Expect
Experience the divine atmosphere during our major festivals. Here is a general guide to the schedule, rituals, and arrangements made for devotees.
Typical Schedule
A standard day during a major festival.
- 05:00 AM - Suprabhata & Vishesha Pooja
- 08:00 AM - Maha Mangalarati
- 10:00 AM - Special Alankara Darshana
- 12:30 PM - Maha Naivedya & Anna Santharpane
- 06:30 PM - Evening Bhajans
- 08:00 PM - Rathotsava (Chariot Procession)
Key Rituals
Important religious observances you can expect.
- Panchamrutha Abhisheka
- Tulasi Archane
- Vishesha Homa/Havana
- Pravachana (Spiritual Discourses)
Cultural Programs
Evening cultural events and performances.
- Classical Carnatic Music Concerts
- Devotional Bhajans by guest artists
- Traditional Dance performances
- Harikatha and Dasavani
Devotee Facilities
Arrangements made for visiting devotees.
- Special Queues for Darshana
- Medical Emergency Desk
- Drinking Water Stations
- Information & Help Desk
Anna Prasada
Details about food arrangements.
- Free Anna Prasada for all devotees
- Special Sweet Distribution
- Extended serving hours during festival days