ഫെബ്രുവരി 2026-ൽ മഹാ ശിവരാത്രി, ഫുലേരാ ദൂജ്, അമലാക്കി ഏകാദശി എന്നിവയടക്കം ഇന്ത്യയുടേത് വ്യാപകമായി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന പ്രധാന ഹിന്ദു ധാർമിക ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ നടക്കുന്നു.
February 2026 Upcoming Religious Observances | ഫെബ്രുവരി 2026 വരാനിരിക്കുന്ന ധാർമിക ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ
February 2026 is an auspicious month in the Hindu calendar filled with several important religious observances and festivals that are celebrated with devotion and grandeur across temples in Kerala. This month brings together a series of sacred days each with its own spiritual significance, rituals and traditional ceremonies that attract devotees from near and far.
The month begins with Magha Purnima, a day dedicated to spiritual reflection, charity and prayer, where devotees often take holy dips in rivers and perform offerings to ancestors. Following this, several other festivals such as Yashoda Jayanti, Bhanu Saptami and Kala Shtami are observed honoring various deities and their divine incarnations. Each of these days involves special pujas, chanting of mantras and distribution of prasadam creating a vibrant atmosphere in and around the temple.
One of the highlights of February is Maha Shivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with night-long vigils, abhishekas, and devotional singing. Temples are beautifully decorated, and devotees participate in various rituals seeking blessings, prosperity and spiritual upliftment. Other notable observances during the month include Vijaya Ekadashi, Shani Trayodashi and Amalaki Ekadashi which are marked by fasting, prayers and offerings to ensure well-being and protection from negative influences.
Temples organize processions, classical music and dance performances and traditional art forms making each celebration a blend of devotion, culture, and heritage. Visiting the temple during these days is considered highly auspicious, and participating in the rituals is believed to bring peace, prosperity and divine blessings to the devotees and their families.
February 2026 Religious Observances Dates
• 1 February 2026 (Sunday) – Magha Purnima: Holy day for reflection, charity, and prayers.
• 2 February 2026 (Monday) – Phalguna Begins (North India): Marks the start of the Phalguna month.
• 7 February 2026 (Saturday) – Yashoda Jayanti: Celebration of Lord Krishna’s foster mother.
• 8 February 2026 (Sunday) – Bhanu Saptami: Worship of the Sun God for health and vitality.
• 9 February 2026 (Monday) – Kala Shtami: Special day for honoring Lord Kala Bhairava.
• 13 February 2026 (Friday) – Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi: Fasting and prayers for ancestors and longevity.
• 13 February 2026 (Friday) – Vijaya Ekadashi: Observed for success, prosperity, and spiritual merit.
• 14 February 2026 (Saturday) – Shani Trayodashi: Prayers to Lord Shani for protection and discipline.
• 15 February 2026 (Sunday) – Maha Shivratri: Night-long vigils and worship of Lord Shiva.
• 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) – Darsha Amavasya: Worship and offerings to ancestors.
• 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) – Dwapara Yuga Diwas: Commemoration of the end of Dwapara Yuga.
• 18 February 2026 (Wednesday) – Chandra Darshan: Worship of the Moon for peace and mental stability.
• 19 February 2026 (Thursday) – Phulera Dooj: Special day for love, devotion, and family blessings.
• 21 February 2026 (Saturday) – Dhundhiraja Chaturthi: Observances for wealth and prosperity.
• 27 February 2026 (Friday) – Amalaki Ekadashi: Fasting and prayers for health, longevity, and spiritual merit.
