20-Feb : Maha Shivaratri
Hindu Festivals
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 14:32
The following is a list of Hindu festivals:
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| 1. | Makar Sankranti | 14-01-2012 | Makar Sankranti, also known as Sankranti or Makara Sankrant, is one of the highly auspicious days in a Hindu calendar and the day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God). Read More |
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20-Feb-2012 |
Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Shiva, followers of Shiva observe religious fasting and the offering of Bael (Bilva) leaves to the Shiva. |
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08-Mar-2012 |
Holi or Phagwah is a popular spring festival. Holi commemorates the slaying of the demoness Holika by Lord Vishnu's devotee Prahlad. Thus, the festival's name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Holika Dahanam", which literally mean "Holika's slaying". Read More |
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15-Mar-2012 |
Sheetala Ashtami Pooja is celebrated every year on the eighth day of waning moon in the month of Chaitra (March-April). This Pooja is held in the honour of Sheetala Mata, known to be a form of Goddess Parvarti. Read More |
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25-Mar-2012 |
The Gangaur Festival is the most important local festival of Rajasthan and is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva.Read More |
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01-Apr-2012 |
Rama is amongst the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu and also one of the two most popular avatars, along with Lord Krishna. Read More |
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06-Apr-2012 |
Sri Hanuman is worshipped all over India-either alone or together with Sri Rama. Every temple of Sri Rama has the murti or idol of Sri Hanuman. Read More |
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3-Aug to 31-Aug 2012 |
The lunar calendar adds one extra month every third year.This extra month is known as various names : Adhik Maas,Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas.This is the thirteenth month of the lunar calendar. Read More |
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16-Apr-2012 |
Varuthini Ekadashi occurs during the waning of the month in the month of Vaisakha (April-May). Read More |
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12-Sep-2012 |
Kamala Ekadashi or Kamla Ekadashi is the name given to the Ekadashi fasting falling in the Adhik Maas or Extra month in a traditional Hindu Luna Calendar. Read More |
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24-Apr-2012 |
Akshaya Tritya or Akha Teej is a highly auspicious day which falls on the third day after Amavasi (no moon ) in the Hindu month of Vaisakha. Read More |
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02-May-2012 |
Mohini Ekadashi occurs during the waxing phase of moon in the month of Vaisakha ( April - May ). Read More |
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16-May-2011 |
Apara Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha (second fortnight) of the month of Vaisakha masam. Read More |
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1-June-2012 |
Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most popular and toughest Ekadashi Fasting days. Read More |
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03-July-2012 |
Guru Purnima, also known as Ved Vyasa Purnima or Vyasa Purnima, is an auspicious day in Ashad Month. Guru Purnima falls on Ashad Purnima , Full Moon in Ashad Month (Jne - July). Read More |
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22-July-2012 |
The Teej festival is an important festival for married women and much anticipated monsoon festival. Read More |
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02-Aug-2012 |
Raksha bandhan is one of the most popular festivals in India. Celebrating the divine bond of love between brother & sister, Raksha Bandhan is also known as 'Rakhi'. Read More |
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04-Aug-2012 |
Kajli Teej is celebrated with immense devotion and love. It falls on the Krishna Paksh Tritiiya, the third day of sawan or shravan - the fifth month in Hindu calendar. Read More |
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05-Aug-2012 |
According to Hindu Calendar, this Chauth falls on the fourth day of the full moon in the month of Bhaadva. Read More |
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08-Aug-2012 |
Ub Chhat is very common festival in Rajasthan. This is also called Channa Chhat. It comes in the month of August - September. Read More |
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10-Aug-2012 |
Janmashtami also known as Gokulashtami marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Sri Krishna. This festival is also known as Sri Krishna Jayanti and Krishnashtmi. Read More |
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11-Aug-2012 |
Guga Navami or Goga Naumi is celebrated on the 9th day of Krishna Paksha (waning moon) in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Guga Navami 2010 date is 2nd September. Read More |
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14-Aug-2012 |
Bachh Baaras is celebrated on the 12th day of Krishna Paksha (waning moon) in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Bachh Baaras 2010 date is 5th September.Date for Bachh Baaras varies every year. Read More |
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17-Aug-2012 |
During the occasion of Bhado Amavasya or the no-moon day a sacred Pujanutsav is held in the month of bhado.This is theday when Sati immolated herself on funeral pyre of her husband. Read More |
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18-Sep-2012 |
Hartalika Teej is celebrated with gusto and mirth on the third day of the first fortnight of the month of 'Bhadra'. Read More |
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26. |
19-Sep-2012 |
Birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi. Read More |
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27. |
20-Sep-2012 |
Rishi Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the waxing moon fortnight of Bhadrapada month (August – September). Read More |
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28. |
23-Sep-2012 |
Birthday of Radha is celebrated as Radhaashtami throughout the country and especially in the north, with full devotion and joy. Read More |
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29. |
7-Sep-2011 |
According to the Hindu calendar on Bhadrapad (Sept-Oct month) Dashmi, birthday of Bhagvaan Ramdev is celebrated. Read More |
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30. |
8-Sep-2011 |
After the celebrations of Janmashtami, it’s time for Lord Krishna to swing in the lakes and ponds of Udaipur. Read More |
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25-Sep-2012 |
The 14th day of the bright half of Bhadrapad (Aug-Sep) is called अनन्तचतुर्दशी Anant Chaturdashi. Read More |
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32. |
13-Sep-2011 to 27-Sep-2011 |
Pirtu paksha is special fortnight dedicated to Shraaddh rituals to dead ancestors or pitru devatas. Read More |
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33. |
01-Oct- to 15-Oct-2012 |
The Navratri commences on the first day (pratipada) of thebright fortnight of the lunar month of Ashwin. Read More |
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24-Oct-2012 |
Dussehra is one of the popular festivals in India, which is celebrated on the 10th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. The date of this festival coincides with the 10th day after nine days of Navratri festival. Read More |
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35. |
02-Oct-2012 |
Karwa Chauth is celebrated by the married women in all over India. It is one of the very big events for Hindu all over the world. Read More |
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13-Nov-2012 |
Diwali is one of the major Indian festivals celebrated all over India, with equal enthusiasm and zeal. Diwali is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. Read More |
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