February 2026 — Hindu festivals in Austin & Houston
Festivals
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Thai Poosam | Festival Sunrise 7:22 AM |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Maha Shivaratri Night worship of Lord Shiva | Festival Sunrise 7:11 AM |
Ekadashi, Pradosham, Pournami & more
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Magha Pournami Full moon — Satyanarayana puja and Pournami worship | Pournami / Amavasya Sunrise 7:22 AM |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi Fast for Sri Ganesha, broken after moonrise | Vratam Sunrise 7:20 AM |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Magha Krishna Ekadashi Fasting day dedicated to Sri Vishnu | Vratam Sunrise 7:14 AM |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Shani Pradosham Evening worship of Lord Shiva at sunset | Vratam Sunrise 7:12 AM |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Magha Amavasya New moon — tarpanam for ancestors | Pournami / Amavasya Sunrise 7:10 AM |
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi Fasting day dedicated to Sri Vishnu | Vratam Sunrise 6:59 AM |
| Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Shani Pradosham Evening worship of Lord Shiva at sunset | Vratam Sunrise 6:58 AM |
Book a homam or puja for these days
Pandit Sri Arun Viswanath Gurukkal performs festival pujas at homes and temples across Austin and Houston.