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 25 prominent Hindu festivals in india:
1. Maha Shivaratri:
A festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with fasting and prayer.
2. Holi:
The festival of colors, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
3. Rama Navami:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
4. Hanuman Jayanti:
Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman.
5. Gudi Padwa:
The Marathi New Year, also celebrated as Ugadi in other regions.
6. Baisakhi:
Celebrates the Punjabi New Year and harvest.
7. Akshaya Tritiya:
Considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures.
8. Vat Purnima:
A festival for married women to pray for their husbands' well-being.
9. Rath Yatra:
A chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra.
10. Guru Purnima:
Celebrates the Guru-Shishya tradition and honors teachers.
11. Raksha Bandhan:
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
12. Janmashtami:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
13. Ganesh Chaturthi:
Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.
14. Onam:
A harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.
15. Dussehra/Vijayadashami:
Celebrates the victory of good over evil, particularly Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
16. Karwa Chauth:
A festival for married women to fast for their husbands' long lives.
17. Diwali:
The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of good over evil and new beginnings.
18. Govardhan Puja:
Celebrates Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill.
19. Bhai Dooj:
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
20. Chhath Puja:
A festival dedicated to the sun god, Surya.
21. Makar Sankranti:
Celebrates the sun's movement into the Capricorn zodiac sign.
22. Pongal:
A harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
23. Thaipusam:
A festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, celebrated with kavadi-attanam (physical penance).
24. Navaratri:
A nine-night festival dedicated to the different forms of the goddess Durga.
25. Kumbh Mela:
A major pilgrimage and festival of faith, held at different locations periodically.
