Uttar Pradesh Festivals 2023
Uttar Pradesh, the heartland of India, comes alive with color and joy during its festival season. From Holi, the festival of colors, to Diwali, the festival of lights, the celebrations reflect the rich cultural heritage of the state. These festivals bring communities together, bridging cultural and religious divides, and preserving the rich legacy of Uttar Pradesh.
The state is a canvas painted with vibrant hues during Holi, where people take to the streets, smearing each other with colored powder and dancing to the beat of dhols. Diwali, on the other hand, lights up the state with the gleam of diyas and the burst of fireworks, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Navaratri, a Hindu festival celebrating the power of the goddess Durga, is a time of devotion and spiritual reflection. The nine nights of the festival are filled with the sounds of devotional music and the fragrance of incense, creating an atmosphere of serenity and peace.
The festivals of Uttar Pradesh play a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of the state and bring people together in celebration and unity. With its spiritual and economic impact, the festival culture of Uttar Pradesh is a true representation of the state's rich cultural diversity. Here is a list of the famous festivals of Uttar Pradesh in 2023.
Upcoming Hindu Festivals 2023
DAY |
DATE |
FESTIVAL |
Monday |
MAR 27, 2023 |
Yamuna Chhath |
Thursday |
MAR 30, 2023 |
Ram Navami |
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List of Hindu Holidays/Religious Calendar 2023
January
|
Friday |
JAN 06, 2023 |
Paush Purnima |
Tuesday |
JAN 10, 2023 |
Sakat Chauth |
Saturday |
JAN 14, 2023 |
Lohri |
Sunday |
JAN 15, 2023 |
Makar Sankranti |
Saturday |
JAN 21, 2023 |
Mauni Amavasya |
Thursday |
JAN 26, 2023 |
Vasant Panchami |
Saturday |
JAN 28, 2023 |
Ratha Saptami |
Saturday |
JAN 28, 2023 |
Bhishma Ashtami |
February
|
Saturday |
FEB 18, 2023 |
Maha Shivaratri |
March
|
Monday |
MAR 06, 2023 |
Masi Magan |
Tuesday |
MAR 07, 2023 |
Chotti Holi/Holika Dahan/Phalgun Purnima |
Wednesday |
MAR 08, 2023 |
Holi |
Wednesday |
MAR 15, 2023 |
Sheetala Ashtami/Basoda |
Wednesday |
MAR 22, 2023 |
Chaitra Navratri |
Friday |
MAR 24, 2023 |
Gauri Puja/Gangaur |
Monday |
MAR 27, 2023 |
Yamuna Chhath |
Thursday |
MAR 30, 2023 |
Ram Navami |
April
|
Thursday |
APR 06, 2023 |
Hanuman Jayanti/Chaitra Purnima |
Thursday |
APR 27, 2023 |
Ganga Saptami |
Saturday |
APR 29, 2023 |
Sita Navami |
May
|
Thursday |
MAY 04, 2023 |
Narasimha Jayanti |
Saturday |
MAY 06, 2023 |
Narada Jayanti |
Friday |
MAY 19, 2023 |
Vat Savitri Vat/Shani Jayanti |
Tuesday |
MAY 30, 2023 |
Ganga Dassehra |
June
|
Saturday |
JUN 03, 2023 |
Vat Purnima Vrat |
Tuesday |
JUN 20, 2023 |
Jagannath Rath Yatra |
July
|
Monday |
JUL 03, 2023 |
Guru Purnima/Ashadha Purnima |
Monday |
JUL 17, 2023 |
Somavati Amavasya |
August
|
Saturday |
AUG 19, 2023 |
Hariyali Teej |
Monday |
AUG 21, 2023 |
Nag Panchami |
Friday |
AUG 25, 2023 |
Varalakshmi vrat |
Wednesday |
AUG 30, 2023 |
Raksha Bandhan |
Thursday |
AUG 31, 2023 |
Gayatri Jayanti |
September
|
Saturday |
SEP 02, 2023 |
Kajari Teej |
Wednesday |
SEP 06, 2023 |
Janmashtami Smarta |
Thursday |
SEP 07, 2023 |
Janmashtami |
Sunday |
SEP 17, 2023 |
Vishwakarma Puja/ Kanya Sankranti |
Monday |
SEP 18, 2023 |
Hartalika Teej |
Tuesday |
SEP 19, 2023 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
October
|
Saturday |
OCT 14, 2023 |
Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
Sunday |
OCT 15, 2023 |
Navratri |
Saturday |
OCT 21, 2023 |
Saraswati Puja |
Sunday |
OCT 22, 2023 |
Durga Ashtami |
Monday |
OCT 23, 2023 |
Maha Navami |
Tuesday |
OCT 24, 2023 |
Vijayadashami |
Saturday |
OCT 28, 2023 |
Kojagara Puja |
November
|
Wednesday |
NOV 01, 2023 |
Karwa Chauth |
Sunday |
NOV 05, 2023 |
Ahoi Ashtami |
Friday |
NOV 10, 2023 |
Dhanteras |
Saturday |
NOV 11, 2023 |
Kali Chaudas |
Sunday |
NOV 12, 2023 |
Diwali/ Lakshmi Puja/ Narak Chaturdashi |
Tuesday |
NOV 14, 2023 |
Govardhan Puja/ Bhaiya Dooj |
Sunday |
NOV 19, 2023 |
Chhath Puja |
Friday |
NOV 24, 2023 |
Tulasi Vivah |
December
|
Tuesday |
DEC 05, 2023 |
Kalabhairav Jayanti |
Sunday |
DEC 17, 2023 |
Vivah Panchami |
No Festivals