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Hindu Observances


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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.

Bhishma Ashtami (H): February 5

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Bhishma Ashtami occurs on the eighth day of Shukla Paksha during the month of Magha. It marks the day Bhishma of Mahabharata (Ganga Putr Bhism), the supreme commander of Hindu forces, was killed. Mahabhar...

January

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

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

January

Jaya Ekadashi (H): February 8

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

January

Kumbha Sankranti (H): February 12

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

January

Magha Purnima (H): February 12

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Magha Purnima (Maghi Purnima) is a full moon celebration falling in the month of Magha in the Hindu calendar (January/February). Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) occ...

January

Maha Shivaratri (H): February 26

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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu observance related to Lord Shiva celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi during the month of Magha. Maha Shivratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Devotee...

January

Meena Sankranti (H): February 18

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Meena Sankranti marks the sun's transition from Pisces to Aries. It is a Hindu religious holiday where people donate various items to the poor. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the officia...

January

Phalguna (H): February 13- March 14

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Phalguna is the last month in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring. The festival Holi occurs at the end of this month, marking the completion of Phalgun and the start of the Hindu New Year....

January

Ratha Saptami (H): February 4

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Ratha Saptami is a Hindu observance celebrating the sun god's birth that falls on the sunami or seventh day in the Shukla Paksha (bright half) in the Hindu month Magha. The day is symbolic of the change...

January

Sankashti Chaturthi, Dwijapriya (H): Febru...

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

January

Saraswati Puja (H): February 2

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Saraswati Puja occurs on Vasant Panchami in the Hindu faith to celebrate the goddess of music, art, and knowledge, Saraswati. Yellow is the signature color of Saraswati Puja. Clothing is yellow, food is...

January

Vasant Panchami (H): February 2

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Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, or the Basant Festival of Kites, marks the beginning of Holi, the holy season for both Sikh and Hindu faiths. The signature color of this event is yellow, and it is one of...

January

Vasant Panchami (H): February 2

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Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, or the Basant Festival of Kites, marks the beginning of Holi, the holy season for both Sikh and Hindu faiths. The signature color of this event is yellow, and it is one of...

January

Vijaya Ekadashi (H): February 24

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Known as "The Great Fast" in the Hindu faith, Vijaya Ekadashi occurs over two days. Devotees fast to seek blessings of love and affection from Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is the Hindu faith's supreme god o...

January

Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi (H): January...

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

January

Lohri (S)(H)(IN): January 13

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Lohri is a cultural festival celebrated in the Punjabi region of India each year by the Sikhs and Hindus. It marks the end of the previous farming year and the financial beginning of the next farming year...

January

Magha (H): January 14 - February 12

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Magha is the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar and corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. Its name relates to the full moon, usually present or within the Magha star cluster. Magh...

January

Makar Sankranti (H): January 14

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Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. The day marks the arrival of spring in India. This day is a solar event, making one it...

January

Mauni Amavasya (H): January 29

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Mauni Amavas (Mauni Amavasya) commemorates the birthday of Manu Rishi in the Hindu faith. Rituals include bathing in holy rivers to promote prosperity. A silence fast (Maun Vrat) is observed on this day t...

January

Paush Purnima (H): January 13

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Paush Purnima occurs on the full moon within the Hindu month of Paush. People bathe in holy rivers, including the Ganges, and pray to the god Ganga to rid them of their sins. A holy dip at Allahabad (Pray...

January
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