Category Archives: Festivals in India

When : 4th day of Hindu calender month Bhadrapad shukla-paksha(August-September) How many days : 10 Where : All parts of India specially in Maharashtra Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha, one of the most important Gods of … Continue reading →

When: Hindu month Ashvin (September-October) How many days : 1 to 9 depending on the region Where : All parts of India Whenever we think of India we think of a land of festivals. Every festival in India represents the … Continue reading →

When : Full moon day of Hindu month Shravan (August) How many days : 1 Where in India : Northern part of India Raksha Bandhan meaning the bond of protection or Rakhi is a festival primarily observed in Northern India, which … Continue reading →

When : 15th day of Hindu calender month Kartik (October/November) How many days : 5 Where in India : all over India Diwali is popularly known as the “Festival of Lights,” the most significant spiritual meaning is “the awareness of … Continue reading →

When : Full moon of the hindu calender month Phaguna (March/April) How many days : 2 Which part of India : All over India Nothing says spring is in the air like “Holi,” or the festival of colors, does for … Continue reading →

Makar Sankranti (Festival of Kites) marks the transition of the Sun and is always celebrated on January 14, which happens to coincide with Pongal. It marks the beginning of the gradual increase in the length of the day. Also the … Continue reading →