Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
The new moon day in the month of Ashadha, significant for certain ritu… Read more
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Maharashtrian New Year festival
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
Commemorates the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a notable I… Read more
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of… Read more
Celebrates the birth anniversary of the poet-saint Kabir
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
The new moon day in the month of Ashadha, significant for certain ritu… Read more
Marks the beginning of the month of Ashadha
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha
Festival of lights, celebrating the return of Lord Rama
Celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura
Symbolizes the victory of good over evil
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Maharashtrian New Year festival
Guru Purnima is a significant festival in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jai… Read more
Marks the birthday of Lord Kartikeya and significant for Jains and Sik… Read more
Karwa Chauth 2024 (करवा चौथ 2024) is a significant festival celebrated… Read more
Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism… Read more
Marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Mak… Read more
Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, culminating in Durga Puja
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
Commemorates the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha
Guru Purnima is a significant festival in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jai… Read more
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a notable I… Read more
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of… Read more
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, fo… Read more
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of… Read more
Celebrates the birth anniversary of the poet-saint Kabir
Marks the birthday of Lord Kartikeya and significant for Jains and Sik… Read more
A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Punjab
Harvest festival and marks the Sikh New Year; commemorates the formati… Read more
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Ten-day festival honoring Lord Ganesha
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
The new moon day in the month of Ashadha, significant for certain ritu… Read more
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha
Harvest festival and marks the Sikh New Year; commemorates the formati… Read more
Celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura
Symbolizes the victory of good over evil
Marks the descent of River Ganga to earth
Celebrates the appearance of Goddess Gayatri
Commemorates the day Lord Krishna rendered the Bhagavad Gita
Fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu; believed to bestow liberation
Maharashtrian New Year festival
Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman
Festival of colors, celebrating love and the arrival of spring
Night dedicated to Lord Shiva
Worship of serpents, especially cobras
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
Marks the arrival of spring
Marks the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi; also dedicated to Lord Vishn… Read more
Ten-day festival honoring Lord Ganesha
Marks the immersion of Lord Ganeshas idols concluding the Ganesh Chatu… Read more
Three-day festival dedicated to Goddess Gauri
The immersion ceremony concluding the Jyeshtha Gauri Puja
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna
Harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, welcoming King Mahabali
An important Jain festival of fasting and forgiveness
Commemorates the Buddhas first sermon (Dhamma Day
The new moon day in the month of Ashadha, significant for certain ritu… Read more
Marks the beginning of the month of Ashadha
Guru Purnima is a significant festival in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jai… Read more
Chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath
Dedicated to Lord Bhairava, observed on the eighth day of the dark hal… Read more
Mass Hindu pilgrimage where devotees bathe in sacred rivers
Chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha
Festival of lights, celebrating the return of Lord Rama
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of… Read more
Marks the birthday of Lord Kartikeya and significant for Jains and Sik… Read more
Dedicated to Lord Murugan (Subrahmanya), son of Lord Shiva
Ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu
Commemorates the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Punjab
Marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Mak… Read more
Harvest festival celebrated over four days in Tamil Nadu
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha
Harvest festival and marks the Sikh New Year; commemorates the formati… Read more
Celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura
Symbolizes the victory of good over evil
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a notable I… Read more
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of… Read more
Karwa Chauth 2024 (करवा चौथ 2024) is a significant festival celebrated… Read more
Marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha
Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, culminating in Durga Puja
Marks the descent of River Ganga to earth
Celebrates the appearance of Goddess Gayatri
Observed on the full moon day of Jyaistha with fasting and rituals
Celebrates the birth anniversary of the poet-saint Kabir
Fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu; strict fast without water
Bi-monthly occasion dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the 13th day… Read more
Fortnightly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva
Married women fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands
Commemorates the day Lord Krishna rendered the Bhagavad Gita
Fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu; believed to bestow liberation
Maharashtrian New Year festival
Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman
Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism… Read more
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama
New Year in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Festival of colors, celebrating love and the arrival of spring
Night dedicated to Lord Shiva
Worship of serpents, especially cobras
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
Highly auspicious month for worshiping Lord Shiva
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