Hindu Festival Countdown Calculator
Discover, celebrate, and countdown to auspicious Hindu festivals with our interactive tool
Festival Countdown
Navratri Begins In:
Festival Significance
Navratri
October 3-12, 2025Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a vibrant festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Celebrated twice a year, the most popular is Sharad Navratri in autumn. Each night honors a different form of the Goddess, culminating in Dussehra.
Significance: Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Devotees observe fasts, perform Garba dances, and seek blessings for prosperity.
Karva Chauth
October 20, 2025Karva Chauth is a one-day festival where married Hindu women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The fast is broken after sighting the moon.
Traditions: Women dress in bridal finery, apply mehndi, exchange karvas (earthen pots), and share stories while waiting for the moon to appear.
Diwali
November 1, 2025Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. Homes are illuminated with diyas, rangoli decorates entrances, and families exchange sweets.
Customs: Lakshmi Puja for prosperity, bursting firecrackers, family gatherings, and the beginning of the new financial year for businesses.
- What is a Fast Count Calculator?
A Fast Count Calculator helps you track and calculate the number of fasting days for specific festivals like Navratri, Karva Chauth, Ekadashi, etc. - How does the Fast Count Calculator work?
You select a festival and year, and it calculates how many days you need to fast based on traditional observances. - Can I use it for Karva Chauth?
Yes, the calculator includes Karva Chauth and similar one-day fasts. - Is this tool useful for Navratri?
Absolutely. It calculates all 9 or 10 fasting days during Navratri. - What festivals are supported in this calculator?
Navratri, Karva Chauth, Ekadashi, Teej, Maha Shivratri, and other Hindu fasting festivals. - Is it free to use?
Yes, the Fast Count Calculator is completely free to use. - Do I need to register?
No registration or sign-up is required. - Can it show future fasting dates?
Yes, you can check fasts for upcoming years too. - Is this accurate for all regions in India?
It follows the Hindu Panchang and may offer regional variants if available. - Can I download or print the fast count result?
Some tools may allow export or printing for your convenience. - Is there a reminder feature?
Currently, no, but you can sync dates with your calendar manually. - Can I calculate fasts for a specific deity like Lord Shiva?
Yes, festivals like Shivratri or Pradosh Vrat can also be included. - Are Ekadashi fasts included in the tool?
Yes, Ekadashi dates and fasts are often part of the tool. - Does it support both Chaitra and Sharad Navratri?
Yes, both seasonal Navratris are included. - What is the benefit of using this calculator?
It helps you stay organized and spiritually prepared during festival seasons. - Can men use this for their fasting schedules too?
Of course, the tool is for anyone observing religious fasts. - Can I use it on mobile devices?
Yes, the calculator is mobile-friendly. - What’s the difference between fast count and festival calendar?
Fast count shows only fasting days, while calendars show all festival dates. - How many days are fasted during Navratri?
Typically, 9 days, but may extend depending on customs or tithi overlap. - Is this tool available in regional languages?
Some websites offer multilingual versions – check the settings or language options.
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