36 Most Famous Festivals
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1. Diwali: The Grand Festival Of Lights (14th November, Saturday)
One of the most prominent Hindu festivals, Diwali, is celebrated with much pomp and show. During this festival of lights, houses are decorated with earthen lamps, candles and Ashoka leaves. People wear new clothes, participate in family worship, burst firecrackers, and distribute sweets with friends, families and neighbors. It is the most popular festival.
Significance: In this festival, Lord Rama symbolizes returning after 14 years long exile with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman.
Highlights: fancy lights, candles and earthen lamps, bustling shops and markets, and houses decorated with fireworks and firecrackers
When: The darkest Amavasya of the month of Kartik of the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to October-mid-November according to the Gregorian calendar
Where: all over the country
Diwali 2020: 14 November (Saturday).
Significance: In this festival, Lord Rama symbolizes returning after 14 years long exile with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman.
Highlights: fancy lights, candles and earthen lamps, bustling shops and markets, and houses decorated with fireworks and firecrackers
When: The darkest Amavasya of the month of Kartik of the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to October-mid-November according to the Gregorian calendar
Where: all over the country
Diwali 2020: 14 November (Saturday).
2. Holi: The Vibrant Festival Of Colours (10th March, Tuesday)
Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is one of the famous festivals, which is celebrated with great pomp around the world. On the eve of Holi, people make a huge bonfire, burn bonfire and sing and dance around it. On the day of Holi, the famous festival, people gather in open areas and apply several colors of dry and wet colors to each other, with some carrying water guns and colorful water-filled balloons. It topped the charts of 10 famous festivals. It is celebrated with joy all over the world.
Significance: It signifies the victory of evil (Holika) and good (Prince Prahlad) on the arrival of spring.
Major attractions: Holika bonfire, playing with colors, and hemp thandai
When: Purnima (full moon) of the Phalgun month of the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to the month of March of the Gregorian calendar
Where: Almost all over the country; The most lively festival people can be seen.
Holi 2020: 10 March (Tuesday)
Significance: It signifies the victory of evil (Holika) and good (Prince Prahlad) on the arrival of spring.
Major attractions: Holika bonfire, playing with colors, and hemp thandai
When: Purnima (full moon) of the Phalgun month of the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to the month of March of the Gregorian calendar
Where: Almost all over the country; The most lively festival people can be seen.
Holi 2020: 10 March (Tuesday)
3. Dussehra: Witness The Triumph Of Good Over Evil (25th October, Sunday)
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most famous festivals of Hinduism. It is celebrated in various forms nationwide. Ramlila (enforcement of scenes from Ramayana) takes place everywhere for 10 days. It ended with "Ravana Dahan" - the burning of huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhakarna which is a real spectacle to watch. Whereas in Mysore, a colorful procession is taken out, celebrated for 10 days in Kullu to welcome their hill gods in the valley. The Mysore Palace is decorated like a bride and creates an atmosphere with the beat of drums. It is a spectacle not to miss his visit to the princely city. It is one of the most religious festivals.
Significance: It commemorates the death of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama.
Highlights: The bustle of the adorned markets, the great event of the burning of Ram-Leela, and effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakarna
When: 10th day of the month of Ashwin according to Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to September or October of Gregorian calendar
Where: Pan India
Dussehra 2020: 25 October (Sunday)
Significance: It commemorates the death of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama.
Highlights: The bustle of the adorned markets, the great event of the burning of Ram-Leela, and effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakarna
When: 10th day of the month of Ashwin according to Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to September or October of Gregorian calendar
Where: Pan India
Dussehra 2020: 25 October (Sunday)
4. Navratri: The Nine Days Of Fasting, Faith, & Devotion (17th Oct to 25th Oct)
Navratri is one of the most important festivals. This festival is celebrated in different ways by all people throughout India. In Gujarat, it is a nine-day celebration of rejuvenating Garba Nights and the highly energetic Dandiya Raas dance. People are wearing beautiful, colorful traditional clothes and the atmosphere is very young and energetic. Fasting is a well-known tradition of Hinduism and is associated with a scientific fact. Whenever the weather changes, one should fast to relax their digestive system and increase their immunity for the next season.
Significance: It represents the celebration of Goddess Amba (Shakti) in nine different forms.
Major attractions: 9 days of dance festivals in Gujarat, Uttam Chaniya Choli (traditional skirt and blouse), and Gujarati dishes - Sabudana Khichdi, Mandvi Pak, Singoda ki kheer, and Aloo wafer
When: First nine days of Ashwin month according to Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to September or October of Gregorian calendar
Where: Almost all over the country; Most vibrant in Gujarat, Maharashtra and metros
Navratri 2020: 17 October to 25 October (Sunday)
Significance: It represents the celebration of Goddess Amba (Shakti) in nine different forms.
Major attractions: 9 days of dance festivals in Gujarat, Uttam Chaniya Choli (traditional skirt and blouse), and Gujarati dishes - Sabudana Khichdi, Mandvi Pak, Singoda ki kheer, and Aloo wafer
When: First nine days of Ashwin month according to Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to September or October of Gregorian calendar
Where: Almost all over the country; Most vibrant in Gujarat, Maharashtra and metros
Navratri 2020: 17 October to 25 October (Sunday)
5. Durga Puja: Of Prosperity, Goodness, And Devotion ( Begins On 22nd October, Thursday)
One of the important Hindu festivals, Durga Puja is celebrated with grandeur by Bengalis across the country, ranked as one of the top in the list of religious festivals. The 10-day fast, feast and worship of Goddess Durga consists of cultural songs, dance and drama. The huge and beautiful Durga idols are placed in specially made artistic pandals (canopies). People wear traditional costumes and roam the pandals, pray and feast.
Significance: It commemorates the call of Goddess Durga before Lord Rama goes into battle with the demon king Ravana.
Highlights: Luxurious pandals, incredibly beautiful ten armed Durga idols, and puja
When: According to Hindu lunar calendar on 10th day of Ashwini Shukla Paksha, which corresponds to September or October of Gregorian calendar
Where: Kolkata and Metropolis are the best places in India during Durga Puja celebrations
Durga Puja 2020: 26 October (Monday)
Significance: It commemorates the call of Goddess Durga before Lord Rama goes into battle with the demon king Ravana.
Highlights: Luxurious pandals, incredibly beautiful ten armed Durga idols, and puja
When: According to Hindu lunar calendar on 10th day of Ashwini Shukla Paksha, which corresponds to September or October of Gregorian calendar
Where: Kolkata and Metropolis are the best places in India during Durga Puja celebrations
Durga Puja 2020: 26 October (Monday)
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6. Krishna Janmashtami: The Birth Of The Mighty & Mischievous (12th August, Wednesday)
Janmashtami is again one of the most important religious festivals. Janmashtami celebrations are very popular in Mathura and Vrindavan. People fast throughout the day and break it after the evening with a special meal which makes it one of the important in the list of festivals. Visiting temples, praying, dancing and singing bhajans (hymns) at midnight is a celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. Often young children dress up like Lord Krishna on this day. Pictures and depictions of Krishna's life story are depicted in "tableaux" in temples. It is one of the popular festivals.
Significance: It is an annual celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday.
Major attractions: Janmashtami worship and celebrations in temples and tableaux of Lord Krishna
When: 8th day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Bhadrapada month according to Hindu calendar calendar, which corresponds to August or September of Gregorian calendar
Where: Celebrated everywhere by Hindu community, but celebrations are very popular in Mathura and Vrindavan
Janmashtami 2020: 12 August (Wednesday)
Significance: It is an annual celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday.
Major attractions: Janmashtami worship and celebrations in temples and tableaux of Lord Krishna
When: 8th day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Bhadrapada month according to Hindu calendar calendar, which corresponds to August or September of Gregorian calendar
Where: Celebrated everywhere by Hindu community, but celebrations are very popular in Mathura and Vrindavan
Janmashtami 2020: 12 August (Wednesday)
7. Ganesh Chaturthi: Eleven Days Of Pampering Lord Ganesha! (22nd August, Saturday)
Ganesh Chaturthi, another important Hindu religious festival, is a 10-day affair of colorful festivals. Huge handmade Ganesh statues are installed in public pandals, indoors or out. Worship is done in the morning and evening. The last day is the day of immersion - immersion of an idol in a water body. Cultural activities of singing, dancing and theater and free medical and blood donation camps are organized.
Significance: It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god.
Highlights: Beautifully shaped idols of Ganesh and immersion ceremony
When: First fortnight (Shukla Chaturthi) in the month of Bhadrapada of Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to August or September of Gregorian calendar
Where: Celebrated with celebration and gaiety in the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 22 August (Saturday)
Significance: It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god.
Highlights: Beautifully shaped idols of Ganesh and immersion ceremony
When: First fortnight (Shukla Chaturthi) in the month of Bhadrapada of Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to August or September of Gregorian calendar
Where: Celebrated with celebration and gaiety in the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 22 August (Saturday)
8. Gurpurab: Religious Processions & Peaceful Hymns (30th November, Monday)
One of the most important Sikh festivals, special gatherings on the life and teachings of the gurus and langars (community meals) are organized in gurdwaras. Karah Prasad is distributed among all and bhajan processions are taken out in the city. People burn their houses with lamps and candles and burst firecrackers to celebrate the Guruparav.
Significance: It is the anniversary celebration of ten Sikh Gurus
Major Attractions: Atmi Bhajan-Kirtan (Bhajan), Gurbani, Langar and Kar Prasad in Gurdwaras
When: Full moon day in the month of Kartik of Hindu lunar calendar, which coincides
For the Gregorian calendar of November
Where: Celebrated by Sikh community around the world, especially in Punjab
Guruparva 2020: 30 November (Monday)
Significance: It is the anniversary celebration of ten Sikh Gurus
Major Attractions: Atmi Bhajan-Kirtan (Bhajan), Gurbani, Langar and Kar Prasad in Gurdwaras
When: Full moon day in the month of Kartik of Hindu lunar calendar, which coincides
For the Gregorian calendar of November
Where: Celebrated by Sikh community around the world, especially in Punjab
Guruparva 2020: 30 November (Monday)
9. Raksha Bandhan: Strengthening The Bond Of Kinship (3rd August, Monday)
Rakhi is celebrated among Hindus, one of the famous festivals in the list of festivals. During the Rakhi, the sibling depicts the brother-sister relationship, the sister performs aarti (prayer), puts tilak, and ties a rakhi (a sacred thread) on the brother's wrist that wishes him well. The brother, in turn, swears to protect the sister. Another festival that has a strong resemblance to Rakhi is Bhai Dooj which comes just after Diwali.
Significance: It signifies the strong relationship of a brother and sister.
Main attraction: Rakhi ceremony and colorful glimpses of colorful Rakhi and sweets in the markets
When: The full moon day of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to the August of the Gregorian calendar
Where: Especially in North, Central and West India
Raksha Bandhan 2020: August 3 (Monday)
Significance: It signifies the strong relationship of a brother and sister.
Main attraction: Rakhi ceremony and colorful glimpses of colorful Rakhi and sweets in the markets
When: The full moon day of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to the August of the Gregorian calendar
Where: Especially in North, Central and West India
Raksha Bandhan 2020: August 3 (Monday)
10. Eid-Ul-Fitr: Sumptuous Buffets & Sweet Festivities (23rd May, Saturday)
Eid is one of the major festivals in the world for the Muslim community. People dress up in the finalees, join a special community prayer in the morning, meet friends and relatives and exchange sweets. Children are given Idi (money or gifts) by elders.
Significance: It commemorates the conclusion of the holy month of fasting called Ramadan.
Major Attractions: Beautifully ornamented in markets and mosques, morning Eid prayers and sweet dishes in mosques.
When: On the first day of the month of Shawwal of the lunar hijri calendar, which corresponds to the July of the Gregian calendar
Where: Celebrated by Muslims all over the country
Eid ul Fitr 2020: 23 May (Saturday).
Significance: It commemorates the conclusion of the holy month of fasting called Ramadan.
Major Attractions: Beautifully ornamented in markets and mosques, morning Eid prayers and sweet dishes in mosques.
When: On the first day of the month of Shawwal of the lunar hijri calendar, which corresponds to the July of the Gregian calendar
Where: Celebrated by Muslims all over the country
Eid ul Fitr 2020: 23 May (Saturday).
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