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.