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Birthday of Krishna

Birthday of Krishna in Hinduism is a religious observance.

Birthday of Krishna Date: September 2, 2010

Hindus 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.
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Posted on 01 Sep 2010 in : August Holidays,Hindu Calendar


Ashadh Day

The symbol for the Hindu religion.

Ashadh Day-Guru Purnima Date: July 25, 2010

Ashadh 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.

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Posted on 24 Jul 2010 in : Hindu Calendar,July Holidays


Vat Pournima

Symbol for the religion of Hindu.

Vat Pournima Date: May 8, 2010

Vat 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.

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Posted on 08 May 2010 in : Hindu Calendar,May Holidays


Hindus Celebrate The Birthday of Lord Rama

symbol of hinduism

Birthday of Rama of India: March 24, 2010

Birthday 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.

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Posted on 23 Mar 2010 in : April Holidays,Hindu Calendar,India Holidays,March Holidays


Nyepi is a religious observance for Hindus in Indonesia

Nyepi is a public holiday in Indonesia. Nyepi is a religious observance for Hindus.

Nyepi Day: March 16, 2010

Nyepi is a religious observance for Hindus. It is also a public holiday in Indonesia.

Nyepi is the celebration of New Year in the Hindu Saka calendar. It is a lunar calendar and New Year is celebrated on the first day of the 10th lunar month, that is March or April of the Gregorian calendar, in 2010 will be on March 16.

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Posted on 15 Mar 2010 in : Hindu Calendar,March Holidays

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