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Hindu Ceremonies

Hindu ceremonies and festivals are often based on a lunar calendar of twelve months with an extra month added every five years to bring it in line with the solar calendar.

Some of the more colorful and popular festivals include Maha Shivratri, Ram Navmi, Ratha Yatra, Janmashtami, Navratri and Diwali. Celebrations vary depending on the place and usually the most opulent festivities take place in India.

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 Kaarthigai Deepam — The Festival of Lights

On Kaarthigai Deepam, the streets of Tamil Nadu wear a festive zeal - every house brightly lit up with the earthen lamps and intricate kolams.

Dec 1, 2011 – Aarthi Ananthakumar

Important Hindu Samskaras - Rituals of Passage

Certain rites are performed by Hindus are important times such as birth, death and marriage.

Nov 19, 2011 – Priya Chauhan

The Hindu Festival of Diwali in 2011, 2012, and 2013

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, popularly known as The Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals of the year.

Dec 13, 2010 – Mark Tibbits

The Hindu Festival of Holi in 2011, 2012, and 2013

The Hindu festival of Holi, known as the Festival of Lights, originally a spring fertility and harvest festival, is now more a celebration of life.

Dec 13, 2010 – Mark Tibbits

The Hindu Calendar and Hindu Festivals in 2011, 2012, and 2013

The Hindu religion celebrates many festivals and holy days every year. Learn about the meaning of the major Hindu festivals, and the dates they occur.

Dec 2, 2010 – Mark Tibbits

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