And here is 2026 in full ~ every marked day of the sacred year, in order, each linked to its own guide. full moon fire festival Ramana day new-year Arunachala day
Of all these days, two tower above the rest ~ worth planning a whole journey around.
Because sacred days follow the lunar-and-star calendar, their Gregorian dates shift each year, and can vary by a day between sources ~ always confirm against the temple’s or ashram’s own calendar before making travel plans. This page is refreshed each year. For the full detail of any day, follow its link; for the exact monthly Girivalam timings, see the Pournami calendar; and for how sacred time works, the Tamil festival year.