Find the List of Hindu Festivals in India, A Complete Hindu Festivals List Makar Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivratri, Holi, Vavratri, Divali.
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Here is a list of some prominent Hindu festivals in India:
Diwali:
Also known as the festival of lights, it's a major Hindu festival celebrated with lights, fireworks, and the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.
This vibrant festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
Navratri & Durga Puja:
These festivals are dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga, with Navratri involving nine nights of worship and Durga Puja involving elaborate celebrations.
Dushera:
Celebrated at the end of Navratri, Dussehra marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.
Ganesh Chaturthi:
This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and good fortune.
Janmashtami:
This festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism.
Maha Shivaratri:
Celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, it involves fasting, prayers, and rituals.
Rama Navami:
This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, another important deity in Hinduism.
Raksha Bandhan:
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters tying a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists.
Onam:
A harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, with elaborate feasts, boat races, and cultural performances.
Ugadi/Gudi Padwa:
Regional New Year festivals celebrated in different parts of India, marking the beginning of the new year according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
Vishu:
Another regional New Year festival celebrated in Kerala, with special rituals and a display of auspicious items.
Thaipusam:
A Hindu festival celebrated by Tamil communities, marked by acts of penance and devotion, often involving carrying kavadi (a decorated altar).
Vaisakhi:
A harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, also marking the beginning of the solar new year.
Chhath Puja:
An ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife, Chhathi Maiya, particularly popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
