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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.

Pratipada Shraddha, Bhadrapada Purnima (H)...

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Today Hindus mark the Bhadra Pad Purnima Pratipada Shraddha. Pratipada Shraddha is a ritual for deceased family members who died on Pratipada Tithi, including Shukla and Krishna Paksha Pratipada. Special...

January

Sankashti Chaturthi (H): September 10

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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 (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this...

January

Indira Ekadashi (H): September 17

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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi is observed yearly and monthly. Indira Ekadashi is the Ekadashi of the Krishna paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. Devotees are fast for one day to prove their love and...

January

Kanya Sankranti (H): September 17

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There are twelve Sankranti in the Hindu religion each year. Kanya Sankranti is a day for people to perform puja and offer dan (donations) to the needy. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the...

January

Vishwakarma Puja (H): September 17

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Vishwakarma is the Hindu god of architecture. Vishwakarma Puja (Vishwakarma Jayanti) is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma. Engineers, architects, artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, indust...

January

Sarvapitru Amavasya (H): September 21

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Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Pitru Paksha / Pitr paksha / Pitri paksha) is a day set aside to perform the ritual known as Shraddha (tarpan) or the death rite of ancestors in Hinduism. Hindus believe the souls...

January

Saraswati Avahan (H): September 29

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Saraswati Avahan celebrates the goddess Sarswati, responsible for knowledge in the Hindu faith. Avahan means invocation or summoning. This observance typically occurs in autumn each year. PLEASE NOTE:...

January

Maha Saptami (H): September 30

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Maha Saptami is the seventh day of the grand Durga Puja celebration and commences with the eyes of the goddess Durga opening on this day. Mahalaya is performed as part of the final countdown of Durga puj...

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