Hindu Festivals
2010,
2011,2012,2013 Hindu calendar for 2010
Thursday 14 January
Makar
Sankrant
Makar Sankrant is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu
calendar and celebrates the sun's journey into the northern hemisphere.
Wednesday 20 January
Vasant Panchami
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The
festival marks the beginning of Spring.
Friday 12 February
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities
of the Hindu Trinity.
Sunday 28 February
Holi
The Hindu spring festival.
Wednesday 24 March
Swaminarayan
Jayanti
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the
Swaminarayan tradition.
Rama
Navami
Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the
Ramayana
Tuesday 30 March
Hanuman
Jayanti
This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God.
Tuesday 24 August
Raksha
Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and
love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.
Thursday 2 September
Janmashtami
- Krishna Jayanti
The Janamashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly
venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.
Friday 8 October
Navaratri
(start)
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and
marks the start of autumn.
Sunday 17 October
Dussera
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.
Friday 5 November
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals
from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as
Jains and Sikhs.
Hindu calendar for 2011
Friday 14 January
Makar
Sankrant
Makar Sankrant is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu
calendar and celebrates the sun's journey into the northern hemisphere.
Tuesday 8 February
Vasant Panchami
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The
festival marks the beginning of Spring.
Thursday 3 March
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities
of the Hindu Trinity.
Saturday 19 March
Holi
The Hindu spring festival.
Tuesday 12 April
Swaminarayan
Jayanti
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the
Swaminarayan tradition.
Rama
Navami
Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the
Ramayana
Monday 18 April
Hanuman
Jayanti
This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God.
Saturday 13 August
Raksha
Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and
love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.
Monday 22 August
Janmashtami
- Krishna Jayanti
The Janamashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly
venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.
Wednesday 28 September
Navaratri
(start)
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and
marks the start of autumn.
Thursday 6 October
Dussera
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.
Wednesday 26 October
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals
from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as
Jains and Sikhs.
Hindu calendar for 2012
Saturday 14 January
Makar
Sankrant
Makar Sankrant is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu
calendar and celebrates the sun's journey into the northern hemisphere.
Saturday 28 January
Vasant Panchami
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The
festival marks the beginning of Spring.
Monday 20 February
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities
of the Hindu Trinity.
Thursday 8 March
Holi
The Hindu spring festival.
Sunday 1 April
Rama
Navami
Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the
Ramayana
Swaminarayan
Jayanti
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the
Swaminarayan tradition.
Friday 6 April
Hanuman
Jayanti
This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God.
Thursday 2 August
Raksha
Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and
love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.
Friday 10 August
Janmashtami
- Krishna Jayanti
The Janamashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly
venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.
Tuesday 16 October
Navaratri
(start)
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and
marks the start of autumn.
Wednesday 24 October
Dussera
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.
Tuesday 13 November
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals
from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as
Jains and Sikhs.
Hindu calendar for 2013
Monday 14 January
Makar
Sankrant
Makar Sankrant is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu
calendar and celebrates the sun's journey into the northern hemisphere.
Friday 15 February
Vasant Panchami
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The
festival marks the beginning of Spring.
Friday 19 April
Swaminarayan
Jayanti
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the
Swaminarayan tradition.
Saturday 5 October
Navaratri
(start)
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and
marks the start of autumn.
Monday 14 October
Dussera
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.
Sunday 3 November
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals
from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as
Jains and Sikhs.
