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). Distance between Mathura and Vrindavan is 14 KM, Govardhan 26 KM, and Barsana 48 KM. Precise tithi timings, fast-breaking muhurat, and temple darshan schedules.
Special Alankaram at Chamunda Devi Mathura, Katyayani Peeth, and Manasi Devi Govardhan.
Grand Ramlila ground effigy burning in Mathura and victory procession.
Garland and Kheer bhog at Banke Bihari.
Banke Bihari Ji dons the radiant White Zari Mukut and holds the Golden Flute (Murli). Kheer is placed under the moonlight overnight to absorb divine nectar (Amrit) and distributed to pilgrims.
Lakhs of devotees stay in Vrindavan for 30 days offering Ghee lamps (Deepdaan) and singing Damodarashtakam at Radha Damodar Temple.
Special Karwa Chauth puja at Yamuna ghats and sweet Mathi bhog.
| Festival / Utsav | Date & Day (2026) | Tithi & Hindu Month | Main Sacred Location | Key Darshan / Ritual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti & PongalÓñ«ÓñòÓñ░ Óñ©ÓñéÓñòÓÑìÓñ░Óñ¥ÓñéÓññÓñ┠| Sun, 11 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)Óñ«ÓÑîÓñ¿ÓÑÇ Óñà Óñ«Óñ¥ÓñÃÓñ©ÓÑìÓñ»Óñ¥ | Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 | Amavasya (Krishna Paksha)Magha | Govardhan Hill Parikrama & Vishram Ghat | Amavasya Tithi: Full Day |
| Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)Óñ¼Óñ©ÓñéÓññ Óñ¬ÓñéÓñÜÓñ«ÓÑÇ (Óñ╣ÓÑïÓñ▓ÓÑÇ ÓñÃÓñ¥ÓñéÓñÃ Óñ░ÓÑïÓñ¬Óñú) | Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 | Panchami (Shukla Paksha)Magha | Shri Banke Bihari Mandir Vrindavan | Madhyahna Puja: 10:45 AM to 12:35 PM |
| Maha ShivratriÓñ«Óñ╣Óñ¥ÓñÂÓñâ”ÓñÃÓñ░Óñ¥ÓññÓÑìÓñ░Óñ┠(ÓñùÓÑïÓñ¬ÓÑçÓñÂÓÑìÓñÃÓñ░ Óñ«Óñ╣Óñ¥ÓñªÓÑçÓñà ÓñëÓññÓÑìÓñ©ÓñÃ) | Thu, 12 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)Óñ¼Óñ░Óñ©Óñ¥Óñ¿Óñ¥ Óñ▓ÓñƒÓÑìÓñáÓñ«Óñ¥Óñ░ Óñ╣ÓÑïÓñ▓ÓÑÇ | Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 | Navami (Shukla Paksha)Phalguna | Shri Radha Rani Mandir & Rangili Gali Barsana | Starts at 03:30 PM in Rangili Gali Barsana |
| Lathmar Holi NandgaonÓñ¿ÓñéÓñªÓñùÓñ¥ÓñéÓñà Óñ▓ÓñƒÓÑìÓñáÓñ«Óñ¥Óñ░ Óñ╣ÓÑïÓñ▓ÓÑÇ | Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 | Dashami (Shukla Paksha)Phalguna | Nand Bhawan Temple Nandgaon | Starts at 04:00 PM at Nand Bhawan |
| Amalaki Ekadashi & Rangbhari EkadashiÓñ░ÓñéÓñùÓñ¡Óñ░ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ / ÓñåÓñ«Óñ▓ÓñòÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Tue, 24 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)Óñ½ÓÑéÓñ▓ÓÑïÓñé ÓñòÓÑÇ Óñ╣ÓÑïÓñ▓ÓÑÇ ÓñÃÓÑâÓñ¿ÓÑìÓñªÓñ¥ÓñÃÓñ¿ | Wed, 25 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 EkadashiÓñ¬ÓÑîÓñÀ Óñ¬ÓÑüÓññÓÑìÓñ░ÓñªÓñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 | PaushaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jan 02: 07:14 AM to 09:18 AM | |
| Shattila EkadashiÓñÀÓñƒÓññÓñâ”Óñ▓Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 | MaghaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Jan 16: 07:15 AM to 09:20 AM | |
| Jaya EkadashiÓñ£Óñ»Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 | MaghaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jan 30: 07:11 AM to 09:18 AM | |
| Vijaya EkadashiÓñÃÓñâ”Óñ£Óñ»Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 | PhalgunaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Feb 14: 07:01 AM to 09:12 AM | |
| Amalaki Ekadashi & Rangbhari EkadashiÓñ░ÓñéÓñùÓñ¡Óñ░ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ / ÓñåÓñ«Óñ▓ÓñòÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 | PhalgunaShukla Paksha | Morning Darshan: 08:30 AM | Parana Feb 28: 06:49 AM to 09:04 AM | |
| Papmochani EkadashiÓñ¬Óñ¥Óñ¬Óñ«ÓÑïÓñÜÓñâ”Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 | ChaitraKrishna Paksha | Parana on Mar 16: 06:31 AM to 08:52 AM | |
| Kamada EkadashiÓñòÓñ¥Óñ«ÓñªÓñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 | ChaitraShukla Paksha | Parana on Mar 30: 06:14 AM to 08:39 AM | |
| Varuthini EkadashiÓñÃÓñ░ÓÑéÓñÑÓñâ”Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 | VaishakhaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Apr 14: 05:58 AM to 08:26 AM | |
| Mohini EkadashiÓñ«ÓÑïÓñ╣Óñâ”Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 | VaishakhaShukla Paksha | Parana on Apr 28: 05:46 AM to 08:18 AM | |
| Apara EkadashiÓñà Óñ¬Óñ░Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Sat, 9 May, 2026 | JyeshthaKrishna Paksha | Parana on May 13: 05:35 AM to 08:12 AM | |
| Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni Ekadashi)Óñ¿Óñâ”Óñ░ÓÑìÓñ£Óñ▓Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ (Óñ¡ÓÑÇÓñ«Óñ©ÓÑçÓñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ) | Sun, 24 May, 2026 | JyeshthaShukla Paksha | Parana on May 28: 05:27 AM to 08:09 AM | |
| Yogini EkadashiÓñ»ÓÑïÓñùÓñâ”Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Mon, 8 Jun, 2026 | AshadhaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Jun 12: 05:25 AM to 08:10 AM | |
| Devshayani Ekadashi (Chaturmas Starts)ÓñªÓÑçÓñÃÓñÂÓñ»Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ (ÓñÜÓñ¥ÓññÓÑüÓñ░ÓÑìÓñ«Óñ¥Óñ© Óñ¬ÓÑìÓñ░Óñ¥Óñ░ÓñéÓñ¡) | Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 | AshadhaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jun 26: 05:28 AM to 08:14 AM | |
| Kamika EkadashiÓñòÓñ¥Óñ«Óñâ” ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Tue, 7 Jul, 2026 | ShravanaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Jul 11: 05:34 AM to 08:18 AM | |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitropana)ÓñÂÓÑìÓñ░Óñ¥ÓñÃÓñú Óñ¬ÓÑüÓññÓÑìÓñ░ÓñªÓñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ (Óñ¬ÓñÃÓñâ”ÓññÓÑìÓñ░Óñ¥Óñ░ÓÑïÓñ¬Óñú ÓñÅÓñ | Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 | ShravanaShukla Paksha | Parana on Jul 25: 05:40 AM to 08:23 AM | |
| Aja EkadashiÓñà Óñ£Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Wed, 5 Aug, 2026 | BhadrapadaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Aug 09: 05:48 AM to 08:29 AM | |
| Parsva Ekadashi (Parivartini Ekadashi)Óñ¬Óñ░Óñâ”ÓñÃÓñ░ÓÑìÓññÓñâ”Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ (ÓñÃÓÑïÓñ▓ ÓñùÓÑìÓñ»Óñ¥Óñ░Óñ©) | Sat, 19 Sept, 2026 | BhadrapadaShukla Paksha | Parana on Sep 23: 06:09 AM to 08:35 AM | |
| Papankusha EkadashiÓñ¬Óñ¥Óñ¬Óñ¥ÓñéÓñòÓÑüÓñÂÓñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 | AshwinaShukla Paksha | Parana on Oct 22: 06:26 AM to 08:44 AM | |
| Rama EkadashiÓñ░Óñ«Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Mon, 2 Nov, 2026 | KartikaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Nov 06: 06:37 AM to 08:52 AM | |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi / Tulsi Vivah)ÓñªÓÑçÓñÃÓñëÓñáÓñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ / Óñ¬ÓÑìÓñ░Óñ¼ÓÑïÓñºÓñâ”Óñ¿ÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ (ÓññÓÑüÓñ▓Óñ | Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 | KartikaShukla Paksha | Parana on Nov 21: 06:49 AM to 08:58 AM | |
| Utpanna EkadashiÓñëÓññÓÑìÓñ¬Óñ¿ÓÑìÓñ¿Óñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ | Wed, 2 Dec, 2026 | MargashirshaKrishna Paksha | Parana on Dec 06: 07:00 AM to 09:07 AM | |
| Mokshada Ekadashi & Gita JayantiÓñ«ÓÑïÓñòÓÑìÓñÀÓñªÓñ¥ ÓñÅÓñòÓñ¥ÓñªÓñÂÓÑÇ ÓñÅÓñÃÓñé  Óñ£Óñ»ÓñéÓññÓÑÇ | Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 | MargashirshaShukla Paksha | Parana on Dec 21: 07:10 AM to 09:15 AM |
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