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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

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 2011 in : Hindu Calendar,March Holidays


Ram Navami is a religious observance for Hindus

Ram Navami is a religious observance for Hindus.

Ram Navami: March 16

Ram Navami is a religious observance for Hindus.

The Hindu festival of Ram Navani is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Rama, believed to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival falls on the ninth day of the bright phase of the moon, or shukla paksha, in the lunar month of Chaitra, that is April or May in the Gregorian calendar. and it ususally falls on the same day of the Indian New Year celebrations.

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Posted on 15 Mar 2011 in : Hindu Calendar,March Holidays


Vasant Panchami is a Hindu religious observance

Vasant Panchami is a religious observance for Hindus.Vasant Panchami is a public holiday in Nepal.

Vasant Panchami: February 8, 2011

Vasant 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.

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Posted on 08 Feb 2011 in : Hindu Calendar,Nepal Holidays


Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated all over the world

Diwali is a public holiday in Fiji.Diwali is a public holiday in India.Diwali is a public holiday in Mauritius.Diwali is a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago.
Diwali is a religious 5 day festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world.

Diwali Festival: November 5

Diwali is a religious 5 day festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It is also a public holiday in Fiji, India, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago.

Diwali is a beautiful Hindu festival that is celebrated during 5 days and is known as the Festival of Lights. It literally means Row of Lights in Sanskrit. It begins late in the month of Ashwin with Dhan Teras the first day, and ends in the beginning of month Kartika, the last day is called Yama Dvitiya.

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Posted on 04 Nov 2010 in : Fiji Holidays,Hindu Calendar,India Holidays,Mauritius Holidays,November Holidays,Trinidad and Tobago Holidays


Dussera is a religious observance for Hindus

Dussera is a religious observance for Hindus.

Dussera Festival: October 17

Dussera is a religious observance for Hindus.

Dussera is the culmination of the Festival of Navaratri, and it is celebrated on the tenth day of this festival dedicated to Mother Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.

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Posted on 16 Oct 2010 in : Hindu Calendar,October Holidays