List of Hindu Festivals

Hinduism has a rich calendar of festivals celebrated throughout the year. Here is a list of some major Hindu festivals:

• Diwali (Deepavali): Festival of lights celebrated in October or November
• Holi: Festival of colors celebrated in March
• Navaratri: Nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of the Goddess Durga
• Durga Puja: Celebrated during Navaratri, specifically honoring the Goddess Durga.
• Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrated in August or September to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
• Maha Shivaratri: Night dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed in February or March.
• Ganesh Chaturthi: Festival celebrating Lord Ganesha's birth.
• Raksha Bandhan: Celebrated as a symbol of love and protection between siblings
• Makar Sankranti/Pongal: Celebrated in mid-January, this harvest festival marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
• Dussehra (Vijayadashami): Major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of the Navaratri period.
• Karva Chauth: Primarily observed by married Hindu women, for the well-being and longevity of their husbands.