Top 10 Most Popular Hindu Festivals in India

By Moneycontrol News

May 27, 2024

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Diwali

The Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most popular Hindu festival, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

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Holi

The Festival of Colors Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors. It is a celebration of love, forgiveness, and the arrival of spring.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

The Birthday of Lord Ganesha Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a ten-day festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and auspicious beginnings.

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Dussehra

The Festival of Victory Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami. It commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.

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Navratri

The Nine Nights of the Divine Feminine Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated in honor of the divine feminine. During the Festival devotees worship the nine forms of Durga, the goddess of war and victory.

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Raksha Bandhan

is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi (a sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection and love.

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Onam

The Harvest Festival of Kerala Onam is a ten-day harvest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India. Onam is a time for feasting, music, dance, and boat races.

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Maha Shivaratri

The Night of Shiva Maha Shivaratri, also known as Shivaratri, is a night-long festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer and regenerator of the universe. During the festival, devotees stay up all night, performing puja of Lord Shiva.

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Makar Sankranti

The Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu Makar Sankranti, also known as Pongal, is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India. People prepare special dishes, such as Pongal (a rice dish), and exchange gifts.

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Krishna Janmastami

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, or Krishnashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.