Hindu Festivals
Discover the significance and celebrations of major Hindu festivals celebrated across India.
Diwali
October/November
The Festival of Lights celebrated for five days. Devotees light lamps to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
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Holi
March
The Festival of Colors and Love. People celebrate by playing with colors, sharing sweets, and renewing relationships.
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Navratri & Dussehra
September/October
Nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga. Celebrated with Garba, Dandiya, and Ramlila performances.
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Janmashtami
August/September
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with devotional songs, dances (Raas Leela), and preparation of special sweets.
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Makar Sankranti
January 14
Harvest festival marking the sun's transition. Celebrated with kite flying, til ladoos, and community feasts.
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Maha Shivratri
February/March
Night of Lord Shiva with night-long prayers, fasting, and meditation at temples.
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Gudi Padwa
March/April
Marathi New Year celebrated with decorated gudi (flag), new clothes, and special festive meals.
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Pongal
January
Tamil harvest festival with pongal (sweet rice) preparations and thanksgiving to nature and cattle.
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Karva Chauth
October/November
Women fast for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands, breaking the fast after sighting the moon.
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Rama Navami
March/April
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama with processions, prayers, and Ramayana recitations.
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Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so their dates vary each year according to the Gregorian calendar. Most major festivals are celebrated across India with regional variations in customs and traditions.
Watch live celebrations and darshan from temples across India during these auspicious occasions on our Live Darshan page.