April 2024 Month Festivals Dates Full List, According To Your States In India

Updated: Monday, April 1, 2024, 15:28 PM by
April 2024 Month Festivals Dates Full List, According To Your States In India

Here is the list of Festival celebrated across India in April 2024 from Ugadi to Rama Navami, these are famous Indian festivals 

1. Sheetala Saptami (April 1st): Celebrated on the seventh day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra, this day comes after Holi. Devotees worship Maa Shitala to protect themselves from heat-borne diseases and seek prosperity. 

2. Sheetala Ashtami (April 2nd): Observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in Chaitra, it continues the worship of Maa Shitala.

3. Papmochani Ekadashi (April 5th): An auspicious day when Lord Vishnu devotees fast to cleanse past sins.

4. Shani Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat (April 6th): Devotees observe this day to seek blessings and spiritual growth.

5. Somavati Amavasya, Chaitra Amavasya (April 8th): A day for rituals and prayers.

6. Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri begins (April 9th):

  •  Ugadi: Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
  •  Gudi Padwa: Festive in Maharashtra and Goa.
  •  Chaitra Navratri: Celebrated across the country.

7. Matsya Jayanti, Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Masik Karthigai, Swayambhuva Manvadi (April 11th): Various regional celebrations.

8. Lakshmi Panchami, Rohini Vrat (April 12th): Devoted to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Krishna.

9. Baisakhi, Mesha Sankranti, Skanda Sashti (April 13th):

  •  Baisakhi: Primarily celebrated in Punjab and Haryana.
  •  Mesha Sankranti: Marks the transition of the Sun into Aries.
  •  Skanda Sashti: Honors Lord Kartikeya.

10. Rama Navami: On April 17th, Hindus celebrate Rama Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Rama. Lord Rama is revered as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This auspicious day falls on the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri, a significant festival in Hinduism that spans from April 9th to April 17th.

11. Bangalore Karaga Festival: The vibrant Bengaluru Karaga festival, one of the city’s oldest traditions, will be held from April 15th to 23rd this year at the Dharmarayaswamy Temple in Thigalarapet. Associated with the Thigala community, this nine-day festival attracts devotees from across the city. It celebrates the return of Draupadi, the embodiment of divine power, and features unique rituals and vibrant processions.

Remember to mark these dates and enjoy the festivities!