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Deepawali : The 14th Day of the dark half of Aashwayuja to the 2nd day of bright half of Kaartik. If there is one occasion which is all joy and all jubilation for one and all - the young and the old, men and women - for the entire Hindu world, it is Deepaavali - the Festival of Lights. |
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Shraadh Amavasya : The Sanskrit word "Shraadh" refers to the ritual performed by a Hindu in order to offer homage to one`s deceased ancestors (Pitri). `Shraadh` also means `Shraddha` which stands for unconditional, limitless reverence. |
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Tula Sankranti |
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Annakoot : Annakoot is celebrated in observance of the episode in Sri Krishna's childhood, in which He gave protection to the cowherd clan of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra and humbled Indra in that process. |
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Govardhan Pooja : The fourth day of Diwali celebrations is 'Padwa' or 'Varshapratipada'. In the North India, it is called as Govardhan Puja. |
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Jain New Year Day The Jain year commences with pratipada subsequent to Diwali. Jain businessmen conventionally launch their accounting year from Diwali. |
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Snaan-Daan Amavasya |
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Chitragupta Pooja : Hindu Mythology believes that the entire world, that was created by Lord Bramha, the Creator. Lord Bramha first created 16 Sons from various parts of his own body. Shree Chitraguptjee, his 17th creation, is believed to be the creation from Lord Bramha's belly. |
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Bhaiya Dooj/Bhai Phota : Nowhere is the bond of brotherly-sisterly love glorified with such grandeur as in India. Hindus celebrate this special relationship twice every year, with the festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj. |
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Chandra Darshan |
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Gyan-Panchami (Laabh Pancham) : The world of today is influenced, wrongly by the false knowledge, So the Samyak Gyan is necessary. Gyan is the light of the inner soul. It is a natural light. It is also a bright flame of life. We can't see anything without its light. |
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Dala Chhath-Evening Arghya : Chhath, also known as Dala Chhath is an important festival celebrated in Bihar and many other parts of India in which setting Sun (dawn) is worshiped . |
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Soorya Shashti : Every month, in the shukl paksh , Saptami and Sashti are generally observed as fast days in reverence to Surya (Sun God). On this day generally the month changes. |
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Morning Arghya of Surya Shashti |
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Gopaashtami : Gopashtami, or Gopa Ashtami, is an important festival dedicated to Lord Krishna and is observed on the eighth day during waxing phase of the moon in the month of Kartik (October – November). |
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Akshaya Navami : Akshaya Navami, also known as Amala Naumi, is the ninth day during waxing phase of the moon in Kartik or Kartika Month in a traditional Hindu calendar. |
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Kushmaand Navami : Kushmand Ninth: This is the ninth day of the dright fortnight of kartik, named after Kushmand or pumpkin. |
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Tulsi Vivah : Tulsi Vivah is an important ritual performed in Kartik month in traditional Hindu calendar. Tulsi Vivah festival is the wedding of Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu. |
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Baikunth Chaturdashi : Baikunth Chaturdashi Mela is the main festival celebrated in Srinagar in the month of October or November where artists from across the country perform in various cultural shows. |
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Chaumaasi Chaudas (Jain) |
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Kashi Vishvanath Pratishtha Day |
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Dev Deepawali (Kashi) : If there is one occasion which is all joy and all jubilation for one and all - the young and the old, men and women - for the entire Hindu world. |
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Kartiki Poonam – Patta Darshan : Kartiki Poonam night is considered as the brightest full moon night in the whole year as the rainy season is supposed to end and the night sky is all clear. This ia a day to resolve to free oneself of base instincts. |
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Bheeshm Panchak complete : The last 5 days of the month of Kaarttika are traditionally known as the Bhishma Panchaka or the Vishnu Panchaka. In the Hari Bhakti Vilasa, it is said that if one is capable, one should observe fasting from certain foodstuffs on the Bhishma-panchaka for the pleasure of the Lord. |
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Snaan-Daan Poornima |
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Chidren's day : Children's Day is to celebrate "childhood". On Children’s Day tribute is payed to all children in the world. Children are loved by one and all. |
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Shani Pradosh Vrat : hani Pradosh, or Sani Pradosha Vrata, is when Pradosh day dedicated to Lord Shiva falls on Saturday or Shanivar. In Hinduism, Saturday is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shani or Shaneeshwara – one among the Navagrahas. |
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Nehru Jayanti, Chidren's day : Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14th November, 1889 to Motilal Nehru and his wife Swaroop Rani. From the beginning he was an exceptional child and brilliant child. |
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Sant Gyaneshwar Jayanti |
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Shivratri of the month : Most people must be aware of the Mahashivaratri but for hardcore Shiva devotees there is a Shivratri in each month. It happens on the ‘Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi’ of each lunar month. ‘Krishna Paksha’ is the dark fortnight of a lunar month. |
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (As per Nanakshahi Calendar) : An extremely important event in Sikh history that had a profound impact on the future direction of Sikhism, the religion of the Sikhs. |
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Mokshda Ekaadashi Vrat : In the Vedas, the Puranas, this is written in the scriptures that a man born in the vagina only ultimate purpose is to achieve salvation. After receiving salvation Jiwatma Avgmn is free. An easy way to achieve salvation is Mokshda Akadshi fast. |
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Geeta Jayanti: The Geeta Jayanti Day or the Birthday of Srimad Bhagavad Geeta is celebrated traditionally on the 11th day (Ekadasi) of the bright half (Sukla Paksha) of the month of Margasira (Dec./Jan.). |
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Harihar Kshetra Snaan & Mela |
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Snaan-Daan Poornima |
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