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Festivals
2008
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11 January Friday |
Moharram
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Commermorates
the martyrdom of imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Mulammad
Tazias, symbolic of the Marty's Tomb at Karbala, are Carried in mouning
Processions of Muharram, as observed in Lucknow, is famous.
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14 January Monday |
Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Megha Bihu |
A
Major Harvest festival of India. It is one of the biggest events of
the State of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh, Also celebrated
in East India where piligrims take a holy dip in the Ganges.
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26 January Saturday |
Republic Day |
It
was on this day in 1950, the constitution on Independent India became
applicaable to the country and so the republic become a legal entity.
In Delhi, celebrations includes a magnificent parade of the Armed forces,
Folk dances and Floats from all over India.
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5 March Wednesday |
Mahashivratri
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(Magh
14 Dark Half of the lunar Month) Birthday of Lord Shiva celebrated wish
fasting prayers and visits to the temples and the offering of "bill
patra".
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22 March Saturday |
Holi
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(Full
Moon Day in Phagun) The spring having been over and harvest in, it is
an occasion of mass rejoicingmarked by sprinkling of colours both dry
& moist.
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01 April Tuesday |
Bank
Holiday
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First
working day of April.
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14 April Monday |
Ram
Navmi
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Birthday
of Lord Rama, the ninth reincarnation of Lord Visnhu, is celebrated
all over India. The epic Ramayana is recited for days in temples and
homes.
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14 April Monday |
Ambedkar
Jayanti
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The
birth anniversary of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar, the founder of India constitution.
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18 April Friday |
Mahavir
Jayanti
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The
Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
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20 May Tuesday |
Buddha
Purnima
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This
full moon day is celebrated as the day birth, enlightenment and mahaprinirvana
or salvation of Lord Buddha.
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15 August Friday |
Independence
Day
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The
anniversary of unfurling of the Indian tricolour at the Red Fort ushering
in the age of the freedom from British rule in 1947.
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16 August Saturday |
Raksha
Bandhan
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On
this day sisters tie a Rakhi(Silken Thread) on the wrist of their brothers
with great enthusiasm for their well being and express an unspoken yet
fervent wish for protection from them.
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24 August Sunday |
Janmashtmi
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(Sharven
and Dark half of the month) The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, celebrated
with great enthusiasm all over India, specially at Mathura and Vrindaban,
whic are closely associated with his childhood.
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17 September Wednesday |
Vishkarma
Pooja
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On
this day Lord Vishkarma is offered prayers for wellfare and growth of
machines / factory / workshops, etc.
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02 October Thursday |
Gandhi
Jayanti
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A
greatful nation pays its hearfelt tribute to the Father of Nation, Mahatama
Gandhi on his birthday.
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9 October Thursday |
Dusshera
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Based
on the epic story of Ramayana, signifying the triumph of Good over evil,
is celebrated all over the country. In bengal, it is Observed as Durga
Puja.
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28 October Tuesday |
Diwali
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(Ashwin
12 to 15 Dark Half of the Month) The festival of lights marked by Lakshmi(Goddess
of wealth) Pujan.
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30 October Thursday |
Sree
Chitragupt Pooja
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Worship
of Lord Chitraguptjee Maharaj.
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30 October Thursday |
Bhaiya
Dooj
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On
this day sisters pray for brothers with great enthusiasm for their well
being and express an unspoken yet fervent wish for protection from them.
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4 November Tuesday |
Sun
Pooja(Chath Pooja)
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Evening
Timing - Worship of Sun God for fullfilment of wishes, Renowned in Bihar
& UP.
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5 November Wednesday |
Sun
Pooja(Chath Pooja)
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Morning
Timing - Worship of Sun God for fullfilment of wishes, Renowned in Bihar
& UP.
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13 November Thursday |
Guru
Nanak Jayanti
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Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Visits to the Golden Temple at Amritsar on this auspicious day is given great emphasis. |
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25 December Thursday |
Christmas
Day
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Birth of Lord Christ.
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