Hindu Observances

Jaya Ekadashi (H): February 5

Daily

Hindus believe by fasting (vrat) on Jaya Ekadashi assists in eradicating ones sins and take them closer to achieving salvation (Moksha). While pious devotees observe a complete fast on this day, some op...

January

Guru Ravidas Jayanti (H)(S)(1377): Februar...

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Today marks the birthday of Hindu Guru Ravidas who was born on the full moon of this month in 1377 AD or 1450 AD, depending upon the source, (historians disagree). Each year on this day the faithful fo...

January

Magha Purnima (H): February 9

Daily

Magha Purnima (Maghi Purnima) is a full moon celebration, which falls in the month of Magha in the Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, this is January – February. It is the month in which the f...

January

Sankashti Chaturthi (H): February 12

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In Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If thi...

January

Kumbha Sankranti (H): February 13

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During Kumbha Sankranti, the sun is in a transitory phase and moving from Makar Rashi to Kumbha Rashi. Many communities across Eastern India celebrate Kumbha Sankranti by taking baths in Gang and prayin...

January

Vijaya Ekadashi (H): February 19

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Known as “The Great Fast” in the Hindu faith, Vijaya Ekadashi covers two days. Devotees fast to seek a blessings of love and affection from Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is the supreme god of truth and peace...

January

Maha Shiva Ratri (H): February 21

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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu observance related to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha month. It is the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Devotees worship Lord Shiv...

January

Phalguna (H): February 10 - March 9

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Phalguna is the last month in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring. The festival Holi is celebrated at the end of this month. At the completion of Phalgun, the Hindu New Year starts. PLEA...

January

Rama Ekadashi (H): November 1

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Rama Ekadashi in the Hindu religion is celebrated in the month of Kartik during the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha). Fasting on Rama Ekadashi is believed to wash away all the sins committed....

January

Dhanteras (H): November 2

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Dhan (treasure or property) Teras (the thirteenth day) is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Kartik. Hindus believe that when goddess Lakshmi...

January

Deepavali (Diwali) (H): November 4

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Narak Chaturdashi (H): November 4

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Naraka Chaturdashi (Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi ) is a Hindu holiday, which falls on the second day of the five-day festival Diwali. In Hindu mythology teaches that the asura (demon) Narakasura was kille...

January

Govardhan Puja (H): November 5

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Govardhan Puja is celebrated four days after Diwali. In the Hindu calendar, this is the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Kartik. Cow dung hillocks are built to symbo...

January

Bhaiya Dooj (H): November 6

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Chitragupta Puja (H): November 6

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Chitragupta is the patron god of the Hindu community of Kayasthas. The son of Lord Brahma, this is the god who keeps an accounting of all human actions on earth. The day of his observance is also known...

January

Chhath Puja (H): November 10

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January

Gopashtami (H): November 11

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Gopashtami is a Hindu holiday on the day following Ashtami Tithi in the month of Kartik Shuka Paksha. It celebrates Lord Krishna lifting of the Govardhan Parvat (mountain) on this day, an act which save...

January

Kansa Vadh (H): November 13

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Kans was the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna and is known for his cruelty. Lord Krishna demolished Kans and freed the people from the atrocities of Kans. People worship Lord Krishna on Kansa Vadh to celebr...

January

Devutthana Ekadashi (H): November 14

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Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu religion, devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devutthana Ekadashi is also called Prabodhini Ekadashi. Devotees fast on this day. There is a ritual marriage between...

January

Tulasi Vivah (H): November 15

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Tulsi plant or Tulsi is a goddess in the Hindu religion and Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage her to the god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna. This ceremony can be performed any time between Prabodhini...

January