Hindu Observances

Vrischika Sankranti (H): November 16

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Kartik Purnima (H): November 19

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Kartik Purnima is the birthday of one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) of the fifteenth lunar day of the month of Kartika. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian C...

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Agrahayana (H): November 20 - December 19

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In the Hindu Calendar, Agrah_ya_a is the ninth month. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian Civil Calendar, which is the official holiday calendar in India, the largest Hindu nation. The Hindu faith has many...

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Kalabhairav Jayanti (H): November 26

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Kalbhairava Jayanti (Kala Bhairav Ashtami / Bhairav Ashtami / Bhairava Jayanti / Kala-Bhairava Ashtami) falls on the eighth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Kartik. I...

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Utpanna Ekadashi (H): November 30

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Ekadashi is observed twice a month, but each time, there is a different name and significance to it and the worship of Lord Vishnu. Utpanna or Utpatti Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi falls on the waning moon...

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Shravan Somwar Vrat (H): August 2

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Somwar (Monday) during the Hindu month of Shrawan is considered optimal for praying to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the worship of Shiva during Shrawan is 108 times more powerful than worshipping durin...

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Kamika Ekadashi (H): August 3/4

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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi are important holy days. There are two Ekadashi each month. Kamika Ekadeshi is associated with Lord Krishna (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu). It is believed that whomever...

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Shravana Amavasya (H): August 8

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In the Hindu religion Somvati Amavas, or Amavasya, means 'dark moon' and refers to the new moon phase in Sanskrit. Somvaty Amavasya falls on a Monday. It's believed that fasting on this Amavasya wards o...

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Hariyali Teej (H): August 11

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Onam (H): August 12 - 25

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Onam is a festival period in the Hindu Calendar each year, with the Kerala region in India, hosting the most lavish experiences. This celebrations is about the Vamana Avatara (5th Avatar) of Vishnu. This...

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Nag Panchami (H): August 13

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Nag Panchami is the Hindu holiday dedicated to snakes (nag) and observed throughout India. It is celebrated on the fifth day of bright half of Lunar month of Shravan (Sawan) and falls sometime in July o...

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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (H): August 18

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Ekadashi is a sacred observance in the Hindu faith celebrated twice a month. The focus of Ekadashi is the worship of the Lord Vishnu. Shravana Putrada Ekadeshi falls on the 11th day of waxing moon durin...

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Varalakshmi Vrat (H): August 20

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Varalakshmi Vrata celebrates a reincarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. The fast on this day is performed by married woman for the well being of all the her family members, especially her husband. It is be...

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Narali Purnima (H): August 22

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Raksha Bandhan (H): August 22

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Bhadrapada (H): August 23 - September 21

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Bhadra (Bhadrapada or Bhaado Bhadra) is the 6th month in the Hindu calendar and occurs at the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The month is one of four sacred to Hindus and considered ideal for...

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Kajari Teej (H): August 25

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Kajari teej (Badi teej) is a Hindu holiday celebrated in lunar month of Bhadrapud. Women observe a day-long fast for their husbands. In the evening, they worship the goddess Parvati and pray for the wel...

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Sankashti Chaturthi (H): August 25

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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...

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami (H)(3227 BC): Au...

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Yogini Ekadashi (H): July 5

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There are two Ekadashi celebrations: the one held yearly and the other one that is celebrated monthly. Yogini Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi of the waning fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashadha. Yogini Ekada...

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