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Hindu Festivals

Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Some are dedicated to important event in Hindu mythology. Many are dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi, Brahma and Saraswati.

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What is festival of Holi and What is being celebrated?

Holi is a very famous and popular festival celebrated by Hindus.

It is the festival of colors.

Holikas are raw gram crop. So it is celebrated in the month when that crop is ready for reap that is in Phalgun (Feb-March). Phagun is called the month of colors.

People throw colors on each other and enjoy festivities.

Ho-li also means "to end".

The festival is celebrated to generate the feeling that since the Spring has come so let the past differences be forgotten and start the new year with new warmth and vigour to have better brotherhood.

What was the date of Diwali in the year 1981?

15 November 1982 was the date of Diwali according to Deepavali.net

Diwali falls on the new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November).

Ananth chaturthi in the year 1985?

Ananth Chaturthi in the year 1985 is date of 27 September .

What is Vasanti Durga Puja Saptami?

Vasanto Durga puja or Vasanti Puja is the original form of Durga puja celebrated during Feb -March (Vasantha or spring season). The current form of Durga Puja was started by 'Rama' before he fought with Ravana to to resque his wife Sita. So this is also known as 'Akalbodhon' - untimely Puja. T hen onwards the Akalbodhon came into significance. There are still few people who follow the original calender of Vasantha Durga Puja

Who started the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in India?

It was the time of India's freedom fighting.

In that time one of the freedom fighter

his name Balagangadhara Thilak, he

started the Ganesh Chaturthi in India.

What does Diwali look like?

Diwali is a huge Hindu festival, known as the festival of lights. Everyone dresses up and lights every candle or light they can, to participate. It is absolutely beautiful.

What is the date where the ati-atihan festival celebrate?

13 Jan 1996 - The Ati-Atihan, a feast in honor of the Santo Niño, is celebrated on the second ...How did the Santo Niño come into this pagan celebration?

What is the name of the Diwali epic?

Diwali is festival of Hindus. In India, this Deepavali function is celebrated in a special auspicious occasion. on this day people can prepared special food for their deities at home and can decorate their home with deeps . on this special day people chant the holy name of Lord Rama. There is site name iskcondesiretree.net on this site the Vedic culture and tradition are presented, which can help to maintain the culture in this fast morden.

Hear is the link of article: http://www.iskcondesiretree.net/page/diwali-1, which I followed in this Diwali and save money and health of my family and some extent to my Society.

Which year did Diwali fall on Friday?

There are many years in which Diwali falls on a Friday.

  • Past:
    • Friday, 22 October 1976
    • Friday, 7 November 1980
    • Friday, 4 November 1983
    • Friday, 12 November 2004
    • Friday, 9 November 2007
    • Friday, 5 November 2010
  • Future:
    • Friday, 1 November 2024
    • Friday, 29 October 2027

The list goes on.

Do Hindus dress up for festivals?

Yes, they do. Hindu women wear sarees/ sari's+a bhindi and Hindu men wear Kurtas. Young Hindu girls wear gagra choli's and bhindi's, and Young Hindu boys also wear kurtas.

Is fireworks compulsory during Diwali?

no you dont have to but its a tradition to do so

How do maharashtrians celebrate makar sankranti?

People fly kites and make 'laddus' out of 'til' and say "til gul khava, god god bola".Then people thamasha,(famous folk dance).

What happened when automatically coconut broken over kalash in home puja ghar on Diwali?

Not sure about Diwali,but this used to happen on evaery pooja at my home whe nmy so called wife used to do...this happened for 2 year on every pooja and on 3rd year my wife flew and filed divorce and false criminal cases on me.

I feel this is inauspicious and happens when such bad girl pefroms the pooja.]

Sharma

What are Holi and Maha Shivaratri and Diwali?

All three - Holi, Maha Shivaratri and Diwali are festivals in Hinduism, celebrated by Hindus. All three are declared National Holidays in India.

Why is there Diwali and who celebrates it?

so people can party and the figiaan monks celebrate it

What costums do thay were in Diwali?

They wear beautiful ethnic clothes. This day is celebrated with fun.

Which Hindu deity is being paid homage in the natyanjali dance festival?

The Hindu deity that is being paid homage in the Natyanjali Dance Festival is Lord Nataraja.

What is date holi fastival in 1982 and day?

The date of holi fastival in 1982 and day was 10th March and Wednesday.