The Indian calendar is one long
procession of festivals. These are as varied in origin as they are large
in number. There are innumerable national, regional, local, religious,
seasonal and social festivities. This is not surprising considering the
fact that India is the land of gods, goddesses, saints, gurus and
prophets. Festivals here are characterised by colour, gaiety,
enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of prayers and rituals. Travellers are
struck by the scale and multiplicity of the festivities that populate
the cultural scene of this land.
Summary of Significant Hindu Dates.
| Date |
Festival |
| October 6 |
Sarvapitri Amavasya |
| October 13 |
Shree Durgasthami |
| October 14 |
Shastra Pujan |
| October |
Navaratri Begins |
| October |
Navaratri Ends |
| October 15 |
Vijaya Dashami |
| October 21 |
Kojagiri Purnima |
| October 24 |
Karvachoutha |
| November 2 |
Dhan Treyodashi (Dhan Teras) |
| November 3 |
Kali Chaudas |
| November 4 |
Diwali |
| November 5 |
New Year |
| November 6 |
Bhai Duj |
| November 19 |
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti |
| December 15 |
Shree Gita Jayanti |
