Important Dates Of Hinduism
- Holi - festival of colors and spring (February-March)
- Mahashivaratri (Shiva Ratri) - night sacred to Shiva (February-March)
- Rama Navami - birthday of Lord Rama (April)
- Krishna Jayanti - birthday of Lord Krishna (July-August)
- Raksābandhana - renewing bonds between brothers and sisters (July-August)
- Kumbh Mela - pilgrimage every 12 years to four cities in India (July-August; last one 2003)
- Ganesha-Chaturthi (Ganesha Utsava) - festival of Ganesh (August-September)
- Dassera - victory of Rama over demon king Ravana (September-October)
- Navaratri - festival of Shakti (in Bengal) or Rama's victory over Ravana (South India) (September-October)
- Diwali - festival of lights and Laksmi (September-October)
Holy Days Of Hinduism :
Diwali/Dipawali(October/November, lasting several days)
A festival of lights which celebrates the New Year. It is celebrated between late October and mid-November.
Dasara/Dassehra(October)
Ten days of celebration in honour of Durga or Kali. It is held between late September and mid-October and lasts nine days to celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
Holi (February/March, 2–5 days)
The spring festival associated with Krishna when people throw coloured powder and water at each other. Holi also celebrates creation and renewal.
Makar Sankrant (January)
Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year.
Navaratri (Navratri) and Durga Puja
Navaratri (nine nights) is one of the greatest Hindu festivals. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
A festival of lights which celebrates the New Year. It is celebrated between late October and mid-November.
Dasara/Dassehra(October)
Ten days of celebration in honour of Durga or Kali. It is held between late September and mid-October and lasts nine days to celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
Holi (February/March, 2–5 days)
The spring festival associated with Krishna when people throw coloured powder and water at each other. Holi also celebrates creation and renewal.
Makar Sankrant (January)
Makar Sankrant is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year.
Navaratri (Navratri) and Durga Puja
Navaratri (nine nights) is one of the greatest Hindu festivals. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil.