Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?

Because the Hindu calendar is luni-solar: most festivals fall on a fixed tithi (lunar day) of a lunar month, and the lunar months drift against the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves each year.

Do festival dates and muhurat differ by city?

The date is usually the same across India, but the puja muhurat is measured from your local sunrise/sunset, so its clock times differ by city. Set your city on any festival page.

Hindu Festivals & Muhurat

Hindu festivals follow the Panchang — the luni-solar almanac — so their dates shift each year with the Moon and Sun. Most fall on a particular tithi of a lunar month; others are fixed to a solar event like a Sankranti. Below are the festivals with their dates and puja muhurat for the year; open any festival to see its timing for your city and to browse other years.

Hindu Festivals & Muhurat

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