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  2. List of Hindu festivals - Wikipedia

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    Tulsi Pujan Diwas is celebrated on December 25 by Hindus in India. Tulsi in Hinduism is used for medicinal and spiritual use. It is considered sacred in Hinduism and it is believed that Tulsi brings prosperity. Naga Panchami: Nagabana at Belle Badagumane, Moodubelle, Udupi: Fifth day of Shravan month of the Lunar calendar

  3. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    Hindu festival involving a public procession of chariots with the deities Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra celebrated in Ashadha month of Hindu calendar August – September: Krishna Janmashtami: Floating Hindu festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna and celebrated on eighth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shravana in the Hindu ...

  4. Kali Puja - Wikipedia

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    This period marked a significant shift, as affluent landowners began to sponsor the festival extensively, leading to grander and more elaborate celebrations. [4] Along with Durga Puja , Kali Puja is the biggest festival in Tamluk , Barasat , [ 5 ] Barrackpore , Naihati , Sonamukhi (Bankura) , Dhupguri , Dinhata , Tapshitala .

  5. Worship in Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Many are dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi and Brahma and Saraswati [20]

  6. Gita Mahotsav - Wikipedia

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    Gita Jayanti 2021: Today on 14 December 2021, Gita Mahotsav was celebrated with great pomp. [11] This celebration was being held in Kurukshetra from 2 December to 19 December 2021. [ 12 ] International Gita Mahotsav is organized by Kurukshetra Development Board, Haryana Tourism, District Administration, North Zone Cultural Centre , Patiala and ...

  7. Ananta Chaturdashi - Wikipedia

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    Ananta Chaturdashi (Sanskrit: अनंतचतुर्दशी, romanized: Anantacaturdaśī) is a festival dedicated to Vishnu, observed and celebrated by Hindus ...

  8. Pitru Paksha - Wikipedia

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    According to the sacred Hindu epics, at the beginning of Pitri Paksha, the sun enters the zodiac sign of Virgo (Kanya). Coinciding with this moment, it is believed that the spirits leave Pitriloka and reside in their descendants' homes for a month until the sun enters the next zodiac— Libra ( Tulā )—and there is a full moon.

  9. Ganesh Chaturthi - Wikipedia

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    Religious: Celebrations: Chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, prayers, processions, idol immersion: Ends: 5 and 7, & 9, 11 days after the start and 21 days after the start only in some regions of India: Date: Varies depending on lunar cycle as per Hindu calendar or Panchang: 2025 date: 27 August: Frequency: Annual