The list of top 20 Hindu festivals given on this page is based on the list of all Hindu festivals based on many sources. This list can also be used as the latest trend of popularity of traditional festivals in modern India.
Here is a list of 20 prominent Hindu festivals in india:
1. Maha Shivaratri:
Celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, this festival involves fasting, prayer, and all-night vigils.
2. Holi:
A festival of colors, celebrated with playful throwing of colored powders and water, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
3. Rama Navami:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, a major avatar of Vishnu.
4. Hanuman Jayanti:
Honors Lord Hanuman, the monkey god known for his devotion and strength.
5. Gudi Padwa/Ugadi/Baisakhi/Navreh:
These are regional New Year celebrations marking the start of the Hindu lunar calendar.
6. Vaisakhi:
Celebrates the spring harvest festival, particularly in Punjab.
7. Chaitra Navratri:
Nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga.
8. Akshaya Tritiya:
An auspicious day for starting new ventures and buying gold.
9. Rath Yatra:
A chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra.
10. Guru Purnima:
Celebrates the guru-disciple relationship and is dedicated to Vyasa.
11. Raksha Bandhan:
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters tying rakhis (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists.
12. Krishna Janmashtami:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
13. Ganesh Chaturthi:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity.
14. Onam:
A harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, known for its elaborate feasts and boat races.
15. Navratri:
A nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga.
16. Dussehra/Vijayadashami:
Celebrates the victory of good over evil, often symbolized by the burning of effigies of Ravana.
17. Karva Chauth:
A festival observed by married Hindu women in North India, fasting for the well-being and longevity of their husbands.
18. Diwali:
The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
19. Govardhan Puja:
Celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over Indra, the god of rain and thunder.
19. Bhai Dooj:
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, similar to Raksha Bandhan but with different rituals.
