India is a country with diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Festivals in India, mainly Hindu festivals are celebrated in different ways according to rituals, beliefs, and the history behind each of them. Welcome to the exclusive Clickastro page on Hindu festivals in India! This page can help you understand Hindu festivals from spiritual, social, and scientific perspectives.
Hinduism is an age-old religion that can be traced back to prehistoric times. Though its origins remain uncertain, the Hindu religion, as per the Indologists, represents a great culture with beliefs holding high moral standards and a strong scientific basis. To have a clear understanding of Hinduism and its rituals, one has to learn and decode the Vedic texts fundamental to the religion. In this page, we are making an effort to let you know the various hidden and scientific factors behind the Hindu festivals.
All festivals or special days in the Hindu Calendar are connected with some myths that signify the days’ importance as the birthday of some God/Goddess or commemorate some mythical event. On a deeper perception, we could find that these festivals and the associated rituals have great astrological, seasonal, cultural, and scientific bases. Some festivals befall on astrologically significant moments, some are associated with agricultural cycles, and some are celebrated in the context of seasonal changes. All Hindu rituals instrumented by our ancestors have a higher purpose which would be scientifically relevant to the observing person or community. Let’s explore together what lies behind the color, passion, and gaiety of various Hindu festivals in India.
DAY | DATE | FESTIVAL |
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Tuesday | NOV 26, 2024 | Utpanna Ekadashi |
Wednesday | NOV 27, 2024 | Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi |
Thursday | NOV 28, 2024 | Pradosh Vrat |
November | ||
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Friday | NOV 01, 2024 | Amavasya |
Friday | NOV 01, 2024 | Diwali, Anvadhan, Lakshmi Puja, Darsha Amavasya, Kartika Amavasya |
Saturday | NOV 02, 2024 | Govardhan Puja |
Saturday | NOV 02, 2024 | Ishti, Dyuta Krida, Govardhan Puja |
Sunday | NOV 03, 2024 | Bhaiya Dooj, Chandra Darshana |
Wednesday | NOV 06, 2024 | Labh Panchami |
Thursday | NOV 07, 2024 | Chhath Puja |
Saturday | NOV 09, 2024 | Gopashtami |
Sunday | NOV 10, 2024 | Akshaya Navami |
Monday | NOV 11, 2024 | Kansa Vadh |
Tuesday | NOV 12, 2024 | Devutthana Ekadashi |
Wednesday | NOV 13, 2024 | Tulasi Vivah, Pradosh Vrat |
Thursday | NOV 14, 2024 | Vaikuntha Chaturdashi |
Friday | NOV 15, 2024 | Purnima |
Friday | NOV 15, 2024 | Anvadhan, Dev Diwali, Kartika Purnima |
Saturday | NOV 16, 2024 | Ishti, Vrishchika Sankranti |
Monday | NOV 18, 2024 | Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi |
Friday | NOV 22, 2024 | Kalabhairav Jayanti |
Tuesday | NOV 26, 2024 | Utpanna Ekadashi |
Wednesday | NOV 27, 2024 | Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi |
Thursday | NOV 28, 2024 | Pradosh Vrat |
Saturday | NOV 30, 2024 | Darsha Amavasya |