Vedic Calendar

Festivals in August 2027

1. 6Aug
   Nag Panchami

   Friday · Shukla Panchami

   Nag Panchami venerates the serpent deities — guardians of water, earth, and cosmic balance — on the fifth day of Shravan Shukla Paksha. Milk and flowers are offered at temples and anthill homes; the festival reflects a deep ecological reverence woven into Vedic tradition.

2. 17Aug
   Raksha Bandhan

   Tuesday · Shukla Purnima

   Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings — a sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist as a prayer for his wellbeing, and he pledges his care in return. A warm day of family, sweets, and renewed ties on Shravana Purnima.

3. 25Aug
   Krishna Janmashtami

   Wednesday · Krishna Ashtami

   Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna — the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Devotees fast through the day and celebrate at midnight with bhajans, jhankis, and dahi handi, marking the hour of his birth with joyful devotion.