Begins on- Thursday, 26 January (Early morning)
Ends on- Thursday, 26 January (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: India
Quick Summary: Vasant Panchami is the Hindu festival that highlights the coming of spring. The celebration of the Vasant Panchami is centered on the Hindu goddess Saraswati.
Begins on- Saturday, 18 February (Early morning)
Ends on- Saturday, 18 February (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: India
Holidays: Maha Shivaratri
Quick Summary: Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva, and in particular, marks the day of the consummation of marriage of Shiva.
Begins on- Wednesday, 08 March (Early morning)
Ends on- Wednesday, 08 March (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: India
Holidays: Holi
Quick Summary: A festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of the arrival of spring and harvests. It's the festival of colors and happiness.
Begins on- Wednesday, 05 April (Early morning)
Ends on- Wednesday, 05 April (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: India
Quick Summary: Hanuman Jayanti or birthday of Lord Hanuman is celebrated on full moon night of the 15th day of Chaitra month Sukla Paksha, this year it falls on 5th April.
Begins on- Saturday, 05 August (Early morning)
Ends on- Sunday, 06 August (Early morning)
Celebrated by: All Religions
Origin: Dharamshala
Quick Summary: Moonlight Festival will be held in May in Dharamshala. Best Music artists from around the globe attend this festival, Music, Yoga and Meditation are also held.
Celebrated by: Hinduism,Sikh
Origin: India
Quick Summary: Makara Sankranti is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya(sun). It marks the first day of the sun's transit into the Makara.
Begins on- Monday, 25 December (Morning)
Ends on- Monday, 25 December (Night)
Celebrated by: Christianity
Origin: India
Holidays: Christmas
Quick Summary: Festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
Begins on- Tuesday, 29 August (Early morning)
Ends on- Tuesday, 29 August (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: Kerala
Quick Summary: According to legends, Onam is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam, celebrated in south India.
Begins on- Saturday, 18 February (Early morning)
Ends on- Saturday, 18 February (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: India
Holidays: Maha Shivaratri
Quick Summary: Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva, and in particular, marks the day of the consummation of marriage of Shiva.
Begins on- Friday, 20 October (Early morning)
Ends on- Tuesday, 24 October (Night)
Celebrated by: Hinduism
Origin: India
Holidays: Dussehra
Quick Summary: Hindu celebration of the Mother Goddess and victory of the warrior Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo Mahishasura and Lord Ram attained victory over Ravana.
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