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Krishnashtami, Janamashtmi  or Gokulashtami is also called the birth of the lord krishna, an avatar of god Vishnu. In the month of Sravana, around July 19th 3227 BC in a prison cell in Mathura city to Vasudev and Devki. The revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense relevance till date. Krishna Janmashtami is an important festival in ... Full story

Friendship day is on  August 2 Sunday the day ia well recognised as  Holiday, any how you can celebrate your holi-day of this friendshipday on sunday.Some organizations are working towards turning the first Sunday in August into a nationally recognized holiday. This occasion has been recognized on a national level since 1935. Friends will celebrate this friendship dayby exchanging ... Full story

India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on that day in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India. All over the country, flag-hoisting ceremonies are conducted by the local administration in attendance. The ... Full story

Holidays in Karnataka - Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore The State Government of Karnataka has declared holidays for major festivals and birth anniversaries of important leaders, Republic Day and Independence Day included, in 2009. The list is as ... Full story

Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh - Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh is another north eastern state with a rich composite culture. There are over 20 major tribal groups speaking their own language, following their own traditions and celebrating their own festivals. The handicraft and handloom items of Arunachal are also unique in nature. Made largely of cane, bamboo and wood, ... Full story

Christmas Christmas, also referred to as Christmas Day or Christmastide, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that marks and honors the birth of Jesus. The birth of Jesus, which is the basis for the ... Full story

One of the greatest spiritual teachers of mankind which Bharat has produced is undoubtedly, Buddha. Edwin Arnold has fittingly called him the "Light of Asia". Buddha's message has traveled far and wide and captured the hearts and minds of billions of people outside Bharat also. Siddhartha, the only son of Shuddhodana, the King of Kapilavastu situated at ... Full story

In Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti is the most important religious holiday. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara. He was born on the 13th day of the rising moon of Chaitra, in either 599 BC or 615 BC (depending on religious tradition). The holiday occurs in late March or early April on the Gregorian ... Full story

Holi (aka Phagwa in Bhojpuri) is a hindu festival of Colours. This popular Hindu spring festival observed in India, Guyana, Trinidad, the UK and Nepal. In West Bengal, it is known as Dolyatra (Doljatra) or Boshonto Utsav ("spring festival"). The Holi is celebrated over two days. Date for Holi Holi takes place over two days in the later ... Full story

Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivaratri (Night of Shiva or "Great Night of Shiva") is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the month of Maagha (as per Shalivahana) or Phalguna (as per Vikrama) in the Hindu Calendar (that is, the night ... Full story