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It is time to remember the teachings of the Prophet and follow the mission the Prophet dedicated all his life to.   Happy Holi There is no puja associated with Holi, except putting a little colour on the faces of the gods,at the beginning of the festival.   Mahashivratri Mahashivratri (also known as Shivaratri) is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, who destroys the universe, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.   Basant Panchami Basant Panchami has a specific meaning, Basant means Spring, whereas Panchami means the fifth day of the spring. It falls on Panchami - on the Waxing Moon.   Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti, also known as Sankranti or Makara Sankrant, is one of the highly auspicious days in a Hindu calendar and the day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God). Makara Sankrant is the day when the sun enters into the zodiac Capricorn or Makara   Muharram Muharram is not a particular day, but the name of a month that marks the beginning of the year according to the Islamic calendar.   Marry Christmas Mary, a virgin, was living in Galilee of Nazareth and was engaged to be married to Joseph, a Jewish carpenter. An angel visited her and explained to her that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit. She would carry and give birth to this child and she would name him Jesus.   Bakri Eid Bakri Eid is a occasion celebrated by the Muslims across the world. It is a Muslim festival of giving and sacrifices. On this day people thank the Creator for their good fortune and do special services to the less fortunate people in a respect of sharing their fortune.   Moses Martyred priest of Rome, probably of Jewish heritage. He corresponded with St. Cyprian and opposed the Novatian heresy. Moses was imprisoned for a year during the persecution instituted by Emperor Trajanus Decius   St. Agnes of Assisi Agnes was born in Assisi. She was the younger sister of St. Clare. At fifteen she joined Clare at the Benedictine convent of Sant'Angelo di Panzo.   Spirit of Voice Festival The Spirit of Voice Festival returns to Galway in 2009. From 6th - 8th November the international festival of voices for the 6th time will host 3 days of concerts, workshops and vocal projects bringing people together again.   Guru Nanak Nanak, the Khatri mystic and poet and founder of the Sikh religion, was born in 1469 A.D. in the village of Talwandi on the Ravi, in the Lahore district of Punjab. On one side of the house in which Guru Nanak was born, there stands now the famous   Diwali in history The history of Diwali is replete with legends and these legends are moored to the stories of Hindu religious scriptures, mostly the Puranas. Though the central theme of all legends point out to the classic truth of the victory of the good over the evils   Navratri 'Nav' means 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'night'. Thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights'. There are many legends attached to the conception of Navratri like all Indian festivals. All of them are related to Goddess Shakti (Hindu Mother Goddess) and her various forms.   Mount Mary feast the feast of St. Mary is celebrated on the Sunday following 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. This is a week long celebration known as the Bandra Fair   Ganesh Chaturthi He is always honored first in most worship services and rituals. He is known as the god who removes all obstacles,   Janmashtami Janmashtami celebrates the birth of one of the most famous Gods of Hindu religion, Bhagwan Krishna, on the eighth day (Ashtami) in the month of Sravana or Savana.   Kajari Teej On this day, swings are laid down in the garden and ladies sing auspicious songs and dance with full enthusiasm. Some Kajari songs are sung to welcome monsoon season while others depict happiness and union of lovers.   Raksha Bandhan Sisters tie rakhi on the wrist of brothers and pray for their well being. In return, brother give pledge to protect her.   Jhulan Yatra Jhulan Yatra is Lord Krishna’s swing festival and on this day devotees place an idol of Krishna or Lord Jagannath on a lavishly decorated swing.   Shravan Mahina In Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Shravan month begins on July 22, 2009 and ends on August 20.   Guru Purnima Guru Purnima, also referred as Sage Veda Vyasa Poornima, is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashada (July). The day is dedicated to Guru and he/she is honored and given due respect.   Shasti Vratam Shasti Vratam or Upvaas is an important fast dedicated to Lord Muruga or Kartikeya. There are two Shastis in a Hindu lunar month   Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj King Shahu was an invaluable gem in the history of Kolhapur. Such great people are born once in a thousand years and spread their light on us and our future generations.   Somvati Amavasi Amavasai is the darkest day in a month in Hindu calendar and is considered highly auspicious for conducting Tarpan and Shradh rituals dedicated to dead ancestors.   Sankata Chaturthi Lord Ganesha gives a promising start to all ventures be it a new business, buying or selling residence or even opening a bank account.   Vata Savitri The fasting is assigned to Savitri and Satyavana her husband who was destined to die within one year but was brought back to life by her severe penance.   Nirjala Ekadasi Nirjala Ekadasi is one of the most popular and toughest Ekadashi Fasting days. Ekadasi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed on the 11th day of a fortnight   Durgashtami Making use of his tantric powers, Bhairon Nath was able to see Her going towards the Trikuta mountains and gave chase   vinayak chaturthi Lord Ganesha is considered to be a very powerful god and people pray to him first before starting anything - be it a new job or even school exams!   Savitri Brata Savitri Brata, also known as Savithri Amavasya, is an important fast (brata) observed by married women in Orissa. Fasting on the no moon day   Apara Ekadasi The importance of Apara Ekadashi was explained by Lord Krishna to Yudishitira, the eldest of the Pandavas. Washing away the sins committed is the main benefit from observing Apara Ekadasi.   Sri Narasimha Jayanthi The fourth and the greatest incarnation of Lord Vishnu amongst his ten prime avataras is Lord Narasimha who emerged out of a pillar as Man-Lion, i.e.,Lion's head on Man's trunk.   Mohini Ekadashi Mohini Ekadashi occurs during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in the month of April/May. Ekadasi fasting, which falls on the 11th day   Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti Adi Shankaracharya, also known as Sankara Bhagavatpadacarya, was born in the 8th century AD at Kaladi in Kerala. Adi Shankara is the greatest Hindu saint and Indian philosopher   Varuthini Ekadashi By observing fast on this particular Ekadasi sins are cleansed and the person is blessed with happiness and wealth.   Assam New Year 2009 Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, is the Assamese New Year and is observed for three days as per the traditional Assamese Calendar.   VISHU FESTIVAL Vishu is one of the most important and unique Malayalam Hindu Festival celebrated in Kerala, India. Vishu Festival is celebrated as the astronomical or Zodiac New Year by Malayalis   Dr. Ambedkar He had dedicated his entire life for the upliftment of the deprived section of the society. Hence many Indians and even people from other countries revere him as a great social reformer   Happy Easter Easter is the annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the principal feast of the Christian year. It is celebrated on a Sunday   Good Friday Good Friday is the Friday within Holy Week, and is traditionally a time of fasting and penance, commemorating the anniversary of Christ's crucifixion and death.   Maundy Thusday Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday marks a number of significant events starting with Jesus' preparation for Last Supper and ending with Jesus' arrest   Sri Vardhamana Mahavira Jayanthi Mahavira was born in 599 B.C. He lived for 72 years. He abandoned home in 569 B.C. He attained omniscience in 557 B.C. and entered into Nirvana in 527 B.C. He was the last Tirthankara.   Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is a Christian portable buffet which always celebrates on Sunday before Easter.   Rama Navami Ramanavami celebrates the birth of Rama or Ramachandra. On the ninth day of the first fortnight of Chaitra the birth of Rama is commemorated.   Gudhipadva As per Hindu mythology Lord Brahma, created the Universe on this day & hence it is believed to be the beginning of the Universe.   Sankashti Chaturthi The monthly Chaturti day which falls after full moon in which a fast (fasting) is observed is known as Sankashti Chaturthi.   Holi Festival One of the major festivals of India, Holi is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun   Amalaki Ekadasi - Day of Lord Vishnu There was once a kingdom named VaidishA, where all the brAhmanas, kshatriyas, vaishyas, and shudras were equally endowed with Vedic knowledge   Ash Wednesday many people would not think of letting Ash Wednesday go by without a trip to church to be marked with an ashen cross on their foreheads.   Mahashivaratri The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity   Vasant Panchami The most significant aspect of this day is that Hindu children are taught reading and writing their first words on this day   Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year is called Yuan Tan by the Chinese. Yuan Tan is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice.   'Timkat' - The Feast of Epiphany This is the greatest festival of the year, falling on 19 January, just two weeks after the Ethiopian Christmas. It is actually a three-day affair   Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009 The Church Unity Octave, a forerunner of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, was developed by Father Paul Wattson, SA, at Graymoor in Garrison, New York   Makar Sankranti Lakhs of people take a dip in places like Ganga Sagar & Prayag and pray to Lord Sun.   Music Celebration and Festival These represent the good intention of Shiva consciousness: God wants to create beauty and life   The Three King Feast Three Kings, who figure in the New Testament story as the Magi or Wise Men of the East. You will undoubtedly remember how these Wise Men were   Shani Amavasya Shani is the Supreme adjudicator of all the celestial planets, and immediately a day after the Shani Amavasya, i.e on 27th Dec, the Shani will transit to the Leo   DATTA JAYANTI The full moon day in the month of Margashirsha brings the festival ofDattaJayanti. Dattatreyais a crnsayz deity consisting of all the gods of the triad - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.   Bakri-Id Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid is one of the most celebrated festivals among Muslims of India. The festival of sacrifice, when the Muslims of all over India sacrifice 'Bakra' (goat),   The Birth of Jesus: While Mary was still engaged to Joseph, she miraculously became pregnant through the Holy Spirit, as foretold to her by the angel   Celebrating for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier's feast on December 3 falls at the beginning of Advent. His work as a missionary should help us ponder our missionary duty, especially as we contemplate this penitential and preparational season. Presented are other ideas on contemplating this saint's day.   Thanksgiving Day 27th Nov 2008 The American customs of Thanksgiving orbit around a enormous and abundant meal, more often than not with Turkey as the attraction   Guru Nanak Jayanti Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith, was born in the month of Kartik (October/November), and his birthday is known as Guru Nanak Jayanti.   Kartik Purnima The whole month of 'Kartika' is considered to be the most sacred for the pious Hindus. All of them take pre-dawn bath and visit temples.   Happy Diwali Deewali is a festival of joy, splendor, brightness and happiness. It is the festival of lights and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by all Indians all over the world.   Karva Chauth The fast of Karva Chauth is kept by Hindu women,this year will fall on Friday, October 17, 2008   HAPPY DASARA Dasera is a major Hindu festival, as it makes up one of the three-and-a-half auspicious days (sade teen muhurta) of the year.   Eid Ul Fitar:The Biggest Muslim Festival Eid Ul Fitar or the festival of fast breaking is the biggest Muslim festival will be celebrated on Wednesday, 1st October   Goddess Durga Navratri, the festival of nights, lasts for 9 days with three days each devoted to worship of Ma Durga   Onam Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala and celebrated for 10 days during Aug/Sep every year in which all sections of the people participate.   Festivals - Ganesh Chaturthi: 3rd September GANESH IS THE FOREMOST GOD OF THE HINDU PANTHEON.The god with the elephant head is the second son of Shiv and Parvati ( in south India he is regared as the first son).   Sri Krishna Janmashtami,Aug 23rd Sri Krishna Asthami / Sri Krishna Janmashtami / Krishna Jayanthi Lord Krishna   RAKSHA BANDHAN on 16th Aug Raksha Bandhan in 2008 is on Saturday, the 16th of August.   Naga Panchami 6th August 2008 Naga Panchami (Naga Chauthi)-the festival of snakes is one of the important festivals of Hindus and celebrated all over India to pay respect to snakes.   Aadi Krithigai:27-July-2008 Aadi is the fourth month of the Tamil calendar which starts from July16th. It is believed that Lord Surya (Sun god) changes his direction from north to south in the month of Aadi.   Guru Purnima:July 18th, 2008 July 18th, 2008, is Guru Purnima, the auspicious Day of Guru, the Spiritual Master.   Rath Yatra The biggest and the grandest of all festivals, the highlight is the the sacred journey of images of lord jagannath of puri with brother balabhadra and sister subhadra from main temple to Gundicha Temple, where they remain for nine days. The mammoth wooden chariots carrying the three deities pulled by thousands of devotees present a spectacular scene. The yatra (journey) begins on the second day of the lunar month (asadha).   Akshaya Tritiya May Fairs Festivals :An Auspicious Day.starts on this day, which is celebrated as well as the day on which treta yuga began. Barley, one of the main ingredients for homa, which is the yuga dharma of Treta Yuga, was also created on this day.   Ram Navami Ayodhya is the focus of great celebrations. Devotees throng the temples of Ayodhya and Pondicherry, two places closely connected with the events   Christmas Christians all over the world celebrate the birth or Nativity of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity, on 25th of December every year. This is the most important and the gayest festival of the Christians   Sindhara SINDHARA IS CELEBRATED ON THE DOOJ OF THE MOONLIT fortnight of the Sawan month (some time in July or August) just a day before Teej, when the rains fall on the sun-baked and parched plains of North India, thus ending summer.   Baisakhi BAISAKHI, LIKE LOHRI, IS AGAIN A FESTIVAL OF NORTH INDIA and a very prominent one for Punjab.   Bhai Dooj ALL FESTIVALS IN THE HINDU WAY OF LIFE ALWAYS HAVE something to do with relatives. Family ties are paramount- these ties keep the family unit together, throughout a lifetime   DIWALI: DIWALI MARKS ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND GRANDEST celebrations in India. Diwali is also known as the 'festival of light'. On this day, Lord Ram   Durga Puja The beautiful idols of the ten headed but fierce goddess on her lion is worshipped with great enthusiasm.   Holi HOLI, THE GRAND FESTIVAL MARKED BY COLOURED WATER, gaiety and real gay abandon, comes when the cold winter months give way to summer.   Makar Sankranti MAKAR SANKRANTI FESTIVAL FALLS ON THE DAY OF THE YEAR when the sun-considered the king of all grahas (planets)-is in the rasi (zodiac sign) known as Makar ( Capricorn ).   Basant Panchami 'AYA BASANT PALA URANT' (SPRING) AND winter flies runs a popular saying in North India .This is one of the first festivals of the year. The cold, miserable days usually give way to warmer ones and the fields become very beautiful with the swaying of yellow sarson (mustard)   MAHASHIVRATRI ON THE 'THRATHSHI' OR THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF THE waning moon in the month of Phagun falls the festival of Mahashivratri, symbolising the wedding day of shiv and Parvati. This festival comes some time in February or March according to the English calendar (14-15 days before Holi ).   Parsi New Year ( Pateti ) Navroj is the first day of the first month of the Zoroastrian year. "Struggle for good against Evil With Humata (good thoughts), Hukta (good words) and Havarshta (good deeds).   Kojagari Purnima The full moon day of Ashwin is called the Kojagari Purnima on which day people keep awake till late at nights be observing fasts. This ceremony owes its origin to the Kojagari Purnima Vrat sacred to the Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Indra on this night.   Chhat THERE IS NO VRAT AS SEVERE AS CHHAT. THE PEOPLE OF BIHAR have made it their special celebration. The eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Madhya Pradesh also give great importance to this fast, and all of them celebrate it as a festival for six days,   Kati Bihu BIHU COMES THREE TIMES IN THE YEAR, AND MARKS THE change of seasons in the lush green hills and the valleys at the foothills of the Himalayas in Assam.Every home in Assam used to have a loom.   Paryushana The Paryushana is the most important festival among the Jain festivals and it is observed during every Chaturmas commencing on the twelfth day of the shukla phase of Bhadrapad month and ending on the fourth day of Krishna Phase of Bhadrapad. This is in August-September, and peak monsoon time (this year it starts from 15th August 2001 and ends on 22nd Aug'01).   TEEJ THE TEEJ FESTIVAL FALLS ON THE THIRD DAY OF THE MOONLIT fortnight of Sawan month (in July or August), which is a day after Sindhara   Shraadh LIFE IS MEANT TO BE A COMPLETE STORY WITH ITS SHARE OF joy, sorrow, ambition and achievemwnts. After going through childhood, middle age, and old age, all people have to leave this world one day. Whatever be the age of a person, he or she is missed the most by the family   Nirjala Ekathshi EKATHSHI COMES TWICE IN A MONTH ACCORDING TO THE Hindu calendar. It falls on the eleventh day of the waxing moon (Sukul Paksh) and again on the eleventh day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksh).   Pongal PONGAL IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FESTIVAL Celebrated by Tamilians. This is a harvest festival honouring the sun god and the god of rain, Indra. Pongal represents a kind of thanksgiving for the plentiful paddy crop that the farmer has harvested during the mild winter monthsin the south of India.   Vishu in Kerala Vishu is the astronomical or zodiac New Year in Kerala. It is observed by Malayalis around the world and falls on the first day of the Malayalam month Medam (April-May). In 2008, the date of Vishu is April 14.   Bohag Bihu,Assam Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is the Hindu New Year in Assam. It is celebrated for three days in April and begins on the last day of the Assamese month ‘Chait.’ The New Year falls on the first day of Bohag month. In 2008, Rongali Bihu is on April 14.   Bengali New Year Celebration The Hindu New Year in West Bengal and Bangladesh is celebrated in the month of Vaishakh or Baisakh (April – May).   Rama Navami celebrations CHENNAI: Rama Navami will be celebrated in Oppiliappan Temple near Kumbakonam from April 14. Important events in the 10-day festival include Putra Kameshti Jayaprada Velvi (April 20); Sita Kalyanam (April 22); Kanakabhishekam and Pattabhishekam (April 23). This will be followed by Kanakabhishekam for Anjaneya on April 24.   Cheti Chand Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year and is celebrated by the Sindhis all around the world.   Gudi Padwa Or Ugadi This festival marks the beginning of New Year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. This festival is known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.   Ram Navami Bhajans praising the exploits of Lord Rama, his loyal brother Lakshman and his devoted wife Sita are sung. The house is swept clean and pictures of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman are put on a dais in preparation for the puja. Flowers and incense are kept before the deities. There are two thaalis kept ready in the puja area. One contains the prasad and the other the items necessary for the puja like roli, aipun, rice, water, flowers, a bell and a conch.   Baisakhi The most important festival which is celebrated in Punjab is Baisakhi, which marks the arrival of the harvesting season. The word Baisakhi is derived from the month of Vaisakha (April-May) in which the festival is celebrated.   Easter Mumbai: Easter Celebrated with Fervour at Holy Spirit Church   TEEJ THE TEEJ FESTIVAL FALLS ON THE THIRD DAY OF THE MOONLIT   RAKSHA BANDHAN RAKSHA BANDHAN FALLS DURING THE MONTH OF SAWAN ON PURNIMA   Jagannath Puri RATH YATRA IS NOT A FESTIVAL OF THE HOME BUT A COMMUNITYAFFAIR   Nirjala Ekathshi COMES TWICE IN A MONTH ACCORDING         Recently Added   Rama Navami   Palm Sunday   Sri Vardhamana Mahavira Jayanthi   Happy Easter   Dr. Ambedkar   VISHU FESTIVAL   Varuthini Ekadashi   Maundy Thusday   Good Friday   Assam New Year 2009   Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti   Mohini Ekadashi   vinayak chaturthi   Nirjala Ekadasi   Sankata Chaturthi   Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj   Sri Narasimha Jayanthi   Apara Ekadasi   Savitri Brata   Durgashtami   Vata Savitri   Somvati Amavasi   Shasti Vratam   Guru Purnima   Kajari Teej   Ganesh Chaturthi   Shravan Mahina   Jhulan Yatra   Raksha Bandhan   Janmashtami   Mount Mary feast   Navratri   Spirit of Voice Festival   Diwali in history   Guru Nanak   St. Agnes of Assisi   Moses   Bakri Eid   Marry Christmas   Muharram   Makar Sankranti   Basant Panchami   Mahashivratri   Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi   Happy Holi   Gudhi Padva

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