Dates of important Hindu Festivals in February 2017.  Maha Shivarathri, Thai Pooyam and Pariyanampetta Pooram are some of the main festivals in the month of February 2017. This calendar is prepared by referring important regional calendars. All dates and times are based on IST. Hindu Festivals in February 2017 1 February 2017 Vasant Panchami February 2,  2017 Skanda Sashti 3 February 2017