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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalHindu CalendarHindus Around the World Festively Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi: September 1Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated around the world. Sometimes known as Vinayak Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated by Hindus around the world. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the day on which Lord Ganesha, the younger son of Shiva and Parvati, was born. On the Hindu calendar, the festival falls on the fourth day of the waxing moon of the month of Bhaadrapada. Birthday of Krishna
Birthday of Krishna Date: August 22Hindus celebrate Birthday of Krishna as a religious observance. The birth of Krishna or Lord Krishna came as a blessing to humankind in their days of suffering. This “avatar” of Lord Vishnu was born to tame and destroy the devils and free human race from the dark days of torture and distress. The Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna, known as “Janmashtami” on the eighth day (Ashtami tithi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana with respect to their calendar. Ashadh Day
Ashadh Day-Guru Purnima Date: July 25Ashadh Day is observed by Hindus around the world. Guru Purnima is celebrated on the lunar month of Ashadh, July, on the day of the full moon. Vat Pournima
Vat Pournima Date: May 8Vat Pournima is celebrated in India and among Hindus worldwide. Vat Pournima is celebrated by women in the state of Maharashtra, India, in the month of Jesht according to the Hindu Lunar calendar, usually in the month of May or June. Hindus Celebrate The Birthday of Lord Rama
Birthday of Rama of India: March 24Birthday of Rama is a religious observance for Hindus worldwide. In the Hindu Calendar, the Birthday of Rama falls on the ninth day of the month of Chaitra which usually falls between the regular month of March and April. The celebration is locally called as Ramnavami or Rama Navami. Next Page » |
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