10 Upcoming Festivals And Holidays Of India

January 26

Republic Day marks the adoption of India's constitution and the country's transition to a Republic on January 26, 1950

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February 14

Basant Panchami is a day dedicated to Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom

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March 8

Maha Shivratri or the 'Great Night of Lord Shiva' is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus across the world

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March 24 

Holika Dahan or Choti Holi involves the burning of an effigy of a mythical demoness named Holika

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March 25

Marking the onset of the spring season, Holi is a festival of colours, symbolic of joy and victory of good over evil

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March 29

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary

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March 31

Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and signifies renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings

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April 9

Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa in various parts of the country mark the beginning of the new year as per Hindu calendar

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April 10

Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most celebrated festivals in Islam, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan

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April 13

Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival that is majorly celebrated in Punjab and Haryana

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