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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalHindu CalendarVasant Panchami is a Hindu religious observance
Vasant Panchami: January 28Vasant Panchami is a religious observance for Hindus and it is a national holiday in Nepal. Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, art and music. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the Indian month of Magh. People in India and Abroad Celebrate Pongal
Pongal Date: January 14 to January 17Pongal is a Hindu festival celebrated in India but it is NOT a public holiday. Pongal is the Harvest Festival which is considered equivalent to a Thanksgiving celebration. Pongal is celebrated by all Tamils—natives of Tamil Nadu, India—across the world. In Tamil, Pongal means “to boil or spill over”, and that spilled abundance is celebrated every January. 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. « Previous Page |
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