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Somvati Amavasya (H): October 6
Daily
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...
January
Navratri (H): October 6-14
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Saraswati Avahan (H): October 11
Daily
Saraswati Avahan celebrates the goddess Sarswati, who is responsible for knowledge in the Hindu faith. Avahan means invocation or summoning. This observance typically occurs in autumn each year. PLEASE...
January
Maha Saptami (H): October 12
Daily
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 on this day and the final countdown of Durg...
January
Maha Ashtami (H): October 13
Daily
Maha Ashtami is a sacred day of Hindus and is on the second day of Durga Puja, which is celebrated over ten days. Each day represents a different form of the goddess Durga, the goddess of power (Shakti)....
January
Maha Navami (H): October 14
Daily
Maha Navami is celebrated during Durga Puja. On this day the goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Aparajita, through the offerings of sugarcane stalks. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian Civil Calen...
January
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi)(H): October 15
Daily
Dussehra (Vijayadashami, Dasara, Navratri) occurs on the last day of Navratri festival during Durga Pooja. Ramlila, a play about the life of Rama is performed; festivities symbolize the victory of good...
January
Papankusha Ekadashi (H): October 16
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Hindus observe two kinds of Ekadashi: yearly and monthly. Papankusha Ekadeshi is the Ekadeshi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. Devotees fast for a day. During this celebration, one should worship Padmanabha, th...
January
Tula Sankranti (H): October 17
Daily
Tula Sankranti is one of the twelve Sankranti of Hindu religion. All over India, Tula Sankranti is celebrated with significance attached to social, cultural, and religious aspects. It is considered very...
January
Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday (H): October...
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Today is celebrated as the birthday of Maharishi Valmiki, a poet and philosopher. The actual date of his birth is unknown. Valmiki is known as the father of Sanskrit literature, having written the epic R...
January
Kartika (H): October 21 - November 19
Monthly
Kartika, otherwise known as Karthikai or Katik, is a Hindu month named after the Hindu god Kartikeya. It corresponding to October/November in the Gregorian calendar. Normally, this is the eight month, ex...
January
Karwa Chauth (H): October 24
Daily
Karwa Chauth is one of the most anticipated holidays in India. It generally falls in the month of September-October. Married women dress up beautifully and observe fasting for a day to insure the well bei...
January
Sankashti Chaturthi (H): October 24
Daily
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
Ahoi Ashtami (H): October 28
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Missionary Day (IN-MZ)(1894): January 11
Daily
On January 11, 1894, two Welsh Christian missionaries, Rev JH Lorrain and Rev FW Savidge, arrived in the Indian state of Mizoram. The reverends established India's Presbyterian and Baptist churches in the...
January
Youth Day, Ntl.(IN) (1863): January 12
Daily
First celebrated and declared by the government of India in 1984, National Youth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Swami Vivekananda on January 12, 1863. Vivekananda was a prolific lecturer and t...
January
Lohri (S)(H)(IN): January 13
Daily
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
Bhishma Ashtami (H): February 8
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Bhishma Ashtami is marked on the eighth day of Shukla Paksha during the month of Magha. It marks the day Bhishma of Mahabharata, (Ganga Putr Bhism), died. Fasting and various rituals are performed on th...
January
Statehood Day, (IN-MZ, AR)(1987): February...
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On February 20, 1987, the states of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh were formed in India. This is a state holiday in both.
January
Science Day, Ntl.(IN)(1928): February 28
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