Krishna
Janmashtami
This Hindu festival, which falls during the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadra,
is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Krishna to annihilate Kansa. Fasts,
prayers and the enactment of incidents from Krishna’s childhood mark it. |
Makarasankranthi
Makara Sankranti celebrates the entry of the sun into the Tropic of Capricorn
in the month of Magha. |
Naga Panchami
This popular Hindu festival, which falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight
in the month of Shriven, is observed to minimize the danger of snakebites in the
monsoon months. |
Navaratri
This nine-day festival of the Hindus is celebrated in almost all parts of India
in the month of Ashvina, and is marked by fasting and praying to different aspects
of Devi. |
Rama Navami
This nine-day Hindu festival, celebrated in the bright fortnight in the month
of Chaitra, commemorates the birth of Lord Rama who was born to annihilate the
demon King Ravana. |
Shiva Rathri
Celebrated on the new moon night in the month of Phalguna, this Hindu festival
is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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