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Holika Dahan (H): March 13

Daily

Holika Dahan is a Hindu ritual that occurs on Holi's eve after the sun's setting. A bonfire is prepared days ahead to destroy dark forces and, upon lighting, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and t...

January

Indian New Year's Day, (IN): March 22

Daily

After India shed its colonizer, Great Britain, the nation chose the Saka calendar in 1959. This calendar follows the sun, making the first full day of spring New Year’s Day.

January

Navratri (H): March 30 - April 7

Weekly

Navratri is the nine-day festival of the goddess Durga’s nine manifestations. Navratri means nine nights. Following Navratri is the Dussehra festival. On Sharad Navratri, Hindus worship and observe fast...

January

Papmochani Ekadashi (H): March 25

Daily

Papmochani Ekadashi in the Hindu calendar arrives on Phagan Vad 11. In the Gregorian calendar, it varies. The Papmochani in Hinduism is the giver of wealth and destroyer of sins. Fasting on this day is...

January

Yugadi, Gudi Padwa (H): March 30

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Yugadi, Ugadi, or Gudi Padwa is the beginning of the New Year in southern India. There is no fixed time for Yugadi; it falls on different days each year, but usually in March-April. On the day of Yugadi,...

January

Apara Ekadashi (H): May 23

Daily

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

January

Buddha Purnima (H): May 12

Daily

Buddha Purnima is an important day for Buddhists and Hindus. This holiday commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha and always falls on the full moon night in the month of Vaisakh...

January

Ganga Saptami (H): May 3

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Ganga Saptami (Ganga Jayanti / Ganga Pujan) is devoted to the goddess Ganga, representing happiness, fame, and salvation. Bathing in the Ganges river on Ganga Saptami is seen to bring good fortune. Garlan...

January

Jyeshtha (H): May 13 - June 11

Monthly

Jyeshtha or Jyaistha is the third month of the Hindu calendar, corresponding to May-June in the Gregorian calendar. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India...

January

Leopard Day, World: May 3

Daily

Leopards (panthers) continue to be vulnerable worldwide, though the most endangered is the Amur leopard of eastern China and Russia. As of 2022, fewer than 100 Amurs remain wild. Leopards face multiple th...

January

Narada Jayanti (H): May 13

Daily

The sun transitions from Mesha Rashi to Vrishabha Rashi during Vrishabha Sankranti. Giving cows as a gift is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees visit Vishnu temples and pray that Lord Vishnu gran...

January

Narasimha Jayanti (H): May 11

Daily

Narasimha Jayanti is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. In the Hindu faith, Narasimha Jayanti marks the fourth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu into half man and half lion. By becoming half man...

January

Shani Jayanti (H): May 27

Daily

Shani Jayanti occurs on Vaishak Vadya Chaturdasi Amavasya, and Hindus believe that the god Shani was born on this day. Shani's furious nature means all the rituals honoring him must be strictly performe...

January

Sita Navami (H): May 5

Daily

The birthday of goddess Sita is celebrated as Sita Navami (Sita Jayanti or Janaki Navami). Lord Rama was also born on the same lunar day. Mata Sita is known for her sincerity and purity. Hence, women ta...

January

Varuthini Ekadashi (H): April 24

Daily

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 Ekadashi is the Ekadashi of the wani...

January

Vat Savitri Vrat (H): May 26

Daily

Vat Savitri Vrat or Wat Savitri Vrat occurs in the Hindu calendar on the full moon day of Jyeshtha. It is a fasting day for wives to pray for the longevity of their husbands and blessings upon their marri...

January

Vrishabha Sankranti (H): May 14

Daily

The sun transitions from Mesha Rashi to Vrishabha Rashi during Vrishabha Sankranti. Giving cattle as a gift is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees visit Vishnu temples and pray that Lord Vishnu gr...

January

Agrahayana (H): November 6 - December 4

Monthly

In the Hindu Calendar, Agrahāyaṇa is the ninth month. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to differen...

January

Children's Day, Ntl. (IN)(1889): November...

Daily

Focused on the rights, protection, and education of children in Indian society, India's Children's Day is held annually on November 14. The day is a tribute to India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Neh...

January

Devutthana Ekadashi (H): November 1-2

Daily

Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu religion, devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devutthana Ekadashi is also called Prabodhini Ekadashi. Devotees fast on this day. There is a ritual marriage between...

January
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