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Hindu Observances


Highlighting global events about or within the Hindu faith.

The Hindu category focuses on the Hindu faith and culture. Religious holidays and observances in the faith will have a (H) in the event title.

Jagannath Rath Yatra (H): July 11

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Lord Jagarnatha, for which this day is named, is an incarnations of Lord Krishna. Rath Yatra is a colorful festival in Odisha India. Each year during the monsoon season, the images of Jagannath, Balabha...

January

Devshayani Ekadashi (H): July 20

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Simha Sankranti (H): July 22

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Simha Sankranti marks the day when the sun moves from Karka Rashi to Simha, according to the Zodiac Calendar. Simha Sankranti signals the beginning of Malayalam calendar in Kerala. Devotees offer pray...

January

Guru Purnima (H): July 24

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The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad is celebrated as Guru Purnima. The day is associated with the great sage Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the writer of the four Vedas, Puranas and Mahabharta. The ho...

January

Sravana (H): July 24 - August 21

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Sravana or Sawan is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. Sravan hosts a number of Hindu holidays including Sravan Somvar and Rakhi. It is also considered as the month of Lord Shiva. Devotees from al...

January

Sankashti Chaturthi (H): July 26

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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

Shravan Somwar Vrat (H): July 26

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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...

January

Apara Ekadashi (H): June 5

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Ekadashi are fast days and sacred observances in Hindu religion commemorating Lord Vishnu. Apara Ekadasi is the Ekadeshi of Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha. Devotees fast for one day to show love and devotion to...

January

Shani Jayanti (H): June 9

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Vat Savitri Vrat (H): June 9

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Vat Savitri Vrat or Wat Savitri Vrat is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Jyeshtha on the Hindu calendar. It is a fasting day for wives to pray for the longevity of their husbands and blessi...

January

Mithuna Sankranti (H): June 15-18

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Mithuna Sankranti (Mithuna Sankramanam ) is celebrated throughout India. During Mithuna Sankranti, the transition of sun takes place to Gemini or Mithuna constellation. People wear traditional attire and...

January

Ganga Dussehra (H): June 20

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Ganga Dussehra is a day of devotion and faith celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha in the Hindu calendar. When the evening of Ganga Dussehra descends, devotees begin offering leaf boats with flames, swee...

January

Nirjala Ekadashi (H): June 21

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Vat Purnima Vrat (H): June 24

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Ashadha (H): June 25 - July 24

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Sankashti Chaturthi (H): June 27

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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

Varuthini Ekadashi (H): May 7

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Each Ekadashi has a different name and significance, though this observance can fall into two categories: annual and monthly. All Ekadashi honor Lord Vishnu. Varuthini Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi of the wa...

January

Akshaya Tritiya (H): May 14

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Parshuram Jayanti (H): May 14

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Parshuram Jayanti is considered the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Parashurama is worshipped as mool purush, or founder of the world. He lived during the last Dvapara Yuga, and is one of the seven immor...

January

Vrishabha Sankranti (H): May 14

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The transition of sun from Mesha rashi to Vrishabha rashi takes place during Vrishabha Sankranti. Giving cows as gift is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees visit Vishnu temples and pray Lord Vish...

January
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