Lohri on 13th Jan 2010:
Lohri, is celebrated every year on 13th of January. It is a festival to worship fire. Lohri Festival is celebrated with great pomp in North India. At this time Earth starts moving towards the sun marking the auspicious period of Uttarayan. First Lohri is very important for the newly wed and the new born babies as it marks fertility. At night, people gather around the bonfire and throw til, puffed rice & popcorns into the flames of the bonfire. Prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking abundance & prosperity. People make merry by dancing & singing traditional folk songs.
Makar Sankranti 14 th Jan 2010:
Makar Sankranti is celebrated with fervour all over India though in different names and forms. It is considered as the most auspicious day by the Hindus.
The Makar Sankranti festival marks the day when the sun begins its northward journey and enters the sign of Makar (the Capricorn) from the Tropic of Cancer. In other words, the sun moves from Dakshinayana (south) to Uttarayana (north). The day falls on the 14 th of January every year according to the Solar Calendar.
On this day people take a holy dip at Prayag and Ganga Sagar and worship Sun. The tradition of kite flying adds zeal to the festival.
Pongal 14 th Jan 2010:
Pongal is the only festival of Hindu that follows a solar calendar and is celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year. Pongal has astronomical significance: it marks the beginning of Uttarayana, the Sun's movement northward for a six month period. In Hinduism, Uttarayana is considered auspicious, as opposed to Dakshinaayana, or the southern movement of the sun. All important events are scheduled during this period. Makara Sankranthi refers to the event of the Sun entering the zodiac sign of Makara or Capricorn.
Republic Day 26 Jan 2010:
Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th every year, is one of India’s most important national events. It was on January 26th, 1950 that the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state.
Valentines Day 14 th February 2010:
The romantic festival of Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 every year in several countries around the world including UK, US, France, Canada, Australia, Italy and India.
Mahashivratri 12th February 2010:
Shivaratri is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. On the auspicious day, devotees observe fast and keep vigil all night. Mahashivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava'. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Ma. On this day Shiva devotees observe fast and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves on Shiva Linga.
Holi 1st Mar 2010:
The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima which comes in February end or early March. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renew sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'.
Mother's Day 9 th May 2010:
Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. Mother Day came into being due to the efforts made by Ms Julia Ward Howe and Ms Anna Jarvis. The Resolution for having a dedicated 'Mother's Day was signed by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914. Since then people across the world have been celebrating Mothers Day with joy and devotion. In UK March 23, 2010, Fourth Sunday in the month of March.
Father's Day 20 nd June 2010:
The Father's Day is celebrated to honor our fathers for everything they do for us through out their life. In 2009, Fathers Day will be celebrated on June 20. The holiday always falls on the 3rd Sunday of the month of June.In Australia, Father's Day is celebrated on the First Sunday in September.
Friendship Day 01 st August 2010:
Among many other countries that have taken up the tradition to celebrate the national friendship day on the first Sunday of August include India.
Rakhi /Raksha Bandhan 24 th August 2010:
The Rakhi festival is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. On this auspicious day sisters tie the sacred Rakhi on their brothers' right wrists and pray for their long life. Though the Raksha Bandhan has the same significance and meaning but it is celebrated in different forms in different parts of India. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2 nd September 2010:
Janmashtami is celebrated for over two days as “Rohini” nakshatra and Ashtami may not fall on the same day. The first day known as Krishnashtami, as the birth of Bhagwan Krishna falls on the eighth day after Raksha Bandhan, which generally falls in the month of August. The second day is known as Kalashtami.
Ganesh Chaturthi 11 th Sep 2010:
Ganeshji is remembered and worshipped on Ganesh Chaturthi, which is celebrated as his Birthday.
Onam 7 Sep 2010:
Onam is the biggest festival in the Indian state of Kerala.
Teacher's Day 5th Sep 2009:
Celebrated as teacher"s day, is the birthday of a great teacher Dr.Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
Grandparents Day12th Sep 2009:
A special day for the aged parents .
Durga 8th Oct-17th Oct 2010:
Celebrated with joy all over India, especially in West Bengal.
Karwa Chauth 25th Oct 2010:
A merried woman celebrated Karwa Chauth by observing a fast for the long life of her husband. Celebrated mostly by North Indians.
Diwali on 5th Nov 2010:
Indian Hindus celebrate Diwali as a day of celebration. Candles are burnt in every home. People clean their homes and wear new clothes. Sweets are shared and people wish each other. Diwali is the biggest festival of India that celebrates the victory of good over the evil. Indians all over the world celebrate Diwali.
Bhai dooj will be celebrated on 7th Nov 2010.
Bhai dooj is a festival celebrated in India as a part of the five-day long Diwali celebrations.
The fifth and final day of festival of Diwali is celebrated as Bhaiya-Dooj or Bhai dooj.
Bhai Dooj is celebrated to strengthen the bond of love between brothers and sisters.
On Bhai dooj day sisters perform puja for their brother's health and happiness and delivery gifts with tikka. In turn brother give Bhai Dooj return gifts to their sisters expressing their love. Bhaiya Dooj gifts or gifts for Bhai Dooj are extremely popular.
Christmas 25th Dec 2009
New Year 2010 1st Jan 2010
