Events in Varanasi in February 2027
Varanasi event dates for February 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to February.
Varanasi's February 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Feb 17
Maha Shivaratri Festival
A major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with night-long vigils, prayers, and special rituals at temples across Varanasi, especially at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Seasonal notes
- Ramnagar Fort — seasonal note: In the month of Phagun , (February and March) a festival called Raj Mangal is held in the fort with a procession of boats with people, dancing and singing; it starts from the Asi Ghat, goes along the river in front of the fort.
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