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Saphala Ekadashi
सफला एकादशी · 3 January 2027
“The fruitful ekadashi — making effort spiritually successful”
2027 Seva Calendar
January
February
Shattila Ekadashi
षट्तिला एकादशी · 2 February 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 3 February 2027
Mauni Amavasya
मौनी अमावस्या · 6 February 2027
Vasant Panchami
वसंत पंचमी · 11 February 2027
Jaya Ekadashi
जया एकादशी · 17 February 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 18 February 2027
Magha Purnima
माघ पूर्णिमा · 20 February 2027
March
Vijaya Ekadashi
विजया एकादशी · 4 March 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 5 March 2027
Maha Shivaratri
महा शिवरात्रि · 6 March 2027
Amalaki Ekadashi
आमलकी एकादशी · 18 March 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 20 March 2027
Holika Dahan
होलिका दहन · 21 March 2027
Holi
होली · 22 March 2027
April
Papamochani Ekadashi
पापमोचनी एकादशी · 2 April 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 4 April 2027
Baisakhi / Vaisakhi
बैसाखी · 14 April 2027
Puthandu
पुथांडु · 14 April 2027
Vishu
विशु · 14 April 2027
Kamada Ekadashi
कामदा एकादशी · 17 April 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 18 April 2027
May
June
July
August
Hariyali Amavasya
हरियाली अमावस्या · 2 August 2027
Nag Panchami
नाग पंचमी · 6 August 2027
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी · 12 August 2027
Varalakshmi Vratam
वरलक्ष्मी व्रत · 13 August 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 14 August 2027
Aja Ekadashi
अजा एकादशी · 28 August 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 29 August 2027
Bhadrapada Amavasya
भाद्रपद अमावस्या · 31 August 2027
September
Hartalika Teej
हरतालिका तीज · 3 September 2027
Rishi Panchami
ऋषि पंचमी · 4 September 2027
Parsva Ekadashi
पार्श्व एकादशी · 11 September 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 13 September 2027
Anant Chaturdashi
अनंत चतुर्दशी · 14 September 2027
Pitru Paksha
पितृ पक्ष · 16 September 2027
Indira Ekadashi
इन्दिरा एकादशी · 26 September 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 27 September 2027
Sarva Pitru Amavasya
सर्व पितृ अमावस्या · 29 September 2027
October
Papankusha Ekadashi
पापांकुशा एकादशी · 11 October 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 12 October 2027
Sharad Purnima
शरद पूर्णिमा · 15 October 2027
Rama Ekadashi
रमा एकादशी · 25 October 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 27 October 2027
Naraka Chaturdashi
नरक चतुर्दशी · 28 October 2027
November
December
Vivah Panchami
विवाह पंचमी · 3 December 2027
Mokshada Ekadashi
मोक्षदा एकादशी · 9 December 2027
Gita Jayanti
गीता जयंती · 9 December 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 11 December 2027
Saphala Ekadashi
सफला एकादशी · 23 December 2027
Pradosham
प्रदोषम् · 25 December 2027
Somvati Amavasya
सोमवती अमावस्या · 27 December 2027
Why Gau Seva on Festival Days?
Festival days are considered spiritually charged tithis in the Hindu tradition. Performing Gau Seva on these dates combines the power of daan with the blessings of the festival deity, making the sankalp especially meaningful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Gau Seva on festivals considered especially auspicious?
Hindu scriptures including the Skanda Purana and Padma Purana declare that meritorious acts performed on tithi-specific festivals — such as Akshaya Tritiya, Navratri, and Janmashtami — yield multiplied spiritual merit. Since the cow (Gaumata) is venerated as a manifestation of all gods, feeding cows on these days combines the merit of daan with the specific blessings of the festival deity.
How does Daanyam perform Gau Seva on my behalf?
When you book a Gau Seva through Daanyam, a verified karta at our partner gaushala performs the seva on your chosen date. Your name and sankalp (sacred intention) are recited during the offering. You receive photo confirmation of the seva performed. 100% of proceeds go directly to cow care.
Which festival is the most auspicious for Gau Seva?
Akshaya Tritiya is widely considered the single most auspicious day for daan and seva — the Skanda Purana states that feeding a cow on this day equals the merit of a hundred yajnas. However, every major festival carries its own significance: Janmashtami honours Krishna the cowherd, Makar Sankranti is the highest day for Sankranti daan, and Navratri aligns cow seva with worship of the divine mother.
Can I perform Gau Seva for a past festival?
Gau Seva is performed on the specific festival date, so past-date bookings are not available. However, you can always perform seva on any day — the merit of cow service is eternal. For upcoming festivals, we recommend booking at least a few days in advance to ensure your sankalp is prepared.
What types of offerings can I choose for festival Gau Seva?
Daanyam offers four types of Gau Seva: Roti (fresh bread), Jaggery (gur — especially auspicious on Makar Sankranti and Akshaya Tritiya), Palak (fresh greens), and Full Day Bhojan (a complete day's nourishment for the cows at the gaushala). Each offering can be booked for 1 day, 7 days, or 21 days.