Famous Indian festival in Hindu festival

Hariyali Amavasya 2021

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Amavasya falling in the month of Sawan and Shravan is called Hariyali Amavasya. Hariyali Amavasya is considered a very auspicious day. The day of Hariyali Amavasya is important for Shiva devotees, hence Lord Shiva is worshiped on this day.

Sawan Shivratri 2021

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Sawan Shivratri which is celebrated as Sawan Shivratri on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha of Sawan month. There are 12 Shivratri in a year which comes in every month but Shivratri of Sawan is special.

Somvar Vrat

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Somvar fast is an important day in Hinduism, this day is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day Shiva devotees fast for the whole day to get the blessings of Lord Shiva.

The fasts, festivals and Yatra in the month of Shravan 2021

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Shravan month and Sawan month are considered very sacred in the Hindu calendar. Sawan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Brahma Gauri Punam fast

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Brahmagauri Punam fast is done on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Paush month. On this day Jagjanani Gauri should do Shodashopachar Puja. This fast is observed by women.

Saphala Ekadashi 2021

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Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Paush month is called Saphala Ekadashi. As the name of this Ekadashi suggests, all the work becomes successful by observing this fast.

Parivartini Ekadashi 2021

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The Ekadashi which falls in the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is called Parivartini Ekadashi. It is believed that by observing the fast of Parivartini Ekadashi, one gets the virtue equal to the Ashwamedha Yagya.

Aja Ekadashi 2021

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The Ekadashi which falls in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is called Aja Ekadashi. It is believed that fasting on Aja Ekadashi gives virtue equal to the Ashwamedha Yagya.

Margashirsha Purnima

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This fast is observed on the full moon day of Margashirsha month. Lord Narayan is worshiped on this day. On this day, the Moon completely influences the Earth and the water element.

Mokshada Ekadashi

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The Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha month is called Mokshada Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Krishna preached Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, who was fascinated before the start of the Mahabharata war.

Dattatreya Jayanti 2021

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Dattatreya Jayanti is celebrated on the tenth day of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha. Lord Dattatreya was the son of Maharishi Atri and mother Anusuya. Maharishi Atri is one of the Saptarishis, and Mother Anusuya is cited as the epitome of chastity.

Utpanna Ekadashi 2021

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Utpanna Ekadashi fast is observed on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Margashirsha month. There is a law to worship Lord Krishna on this day. Those who observe fast on Ekadashi do not eat food in the evening on the day of Dashami.

Kartik Purnima 2021

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Kartik Purnima is a special and important day for Hindus. This is the day when Tridevs are worshiped for different reasons, especially Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

Baikunth Chaturdashi 2021

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This fast is observed on Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Shukla Chaturdashi of Kartik month is considered a holy day for Hindu religion as both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshiped on this day.

Bhishma Panchak 2021

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This fast starts from Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and continues till full moon. Women and men who take bath in Kartik observe fast by staying fast. This day is named after Bhishma Pitamah.

Amla Navami, Akshaya Navami

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The Navami of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is called 'Amla Navami'. As the name suggests, the Amla tree is worshiped on this day. It is believed that Amla tree is worshiped to fulfill the wish of good health.

Gopashtami 2021

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Kartik Shukla Ashtami is known as Gopashtami. This festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna and cows. It is famous festival in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Braj regions.

Importance of Choti Diwali 2021

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The Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is celebrated as Choti Deepawali. On the day of Choti Deepawali, there are many other festivals like Dhan Teras and Narak Chaturdashi. On this day people buy new utensils and silver in their house.

Narak Chaturdashi 2021

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It is a Hindu festival that falls on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, popularly known as Narka Chaturdashi, Naraka Chadas, and Narka Puja. It is believed that to get rid of hell, one should take a bath in water with apamarga (pitch) plant early in the morning.

Govatsa Dwadashi 2021

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Govatsa Dwadashi, the Dwadashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is celebrated as Govatsa (calf of cow). Govatsa Dwadashi is also celebrated as Nandini Vrat. Nandini is the divine cow in Hinduism.

Rambha or Rama Ekadashi 2021

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Ahoi Ashtami Vrat 2021

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Ahoi Ashtami fast is a very famous fast in North India. Ahoi Ashtami fasting day falls four days after Karva Chauth and eight days before Diwali Puja. The day of Ahoi Ashtami is also known as Ahoi Eighteen. On this day, women observe a strict fast similar to Karva Chauth.

Sharad Purnima 2021

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Sharad Purnima is the most important and famous Purnima in Hinduism. The full moon of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is called Sharat Purnima. Sharad Purnima is called Raas Purnima in Brij region and Sharad Poonam in Gujarat.

Budhwa Mangal 2022

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Budhwa Mangal is a day dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This day holds an important place for Hindus. Budhwa mangal is also called big mangal. Lord Hanuman is worshiped on this day.