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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday to give thanks at the conclusion of the harvest season. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the Second
Monday of October in Canada . In the U.S. Thanksgiving is a national holiday commemorating the Pilgrims Thanksgiving to the Almighty for the first harvest and a newly found brotherhood, embracing Indians and Europeans, who broke bread together.
Diwali Festival
Diwali , also called Deepavali , is a major Indian festival that is very significant in Hinduism , Sikhism and Jainism . It is Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for
humankind. Read more about Diwali
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is an occasion or a day on which Lord Ganesha , the son of Shiva and Parvati , is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha.The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on
the shukla chaturthi. This typically comes sometime between 20 th of August and 15 th of September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Ananta Chaturdashi. Read more about Ganesh Chaturthi>>
Sree Krishna Janmashtami Festival
Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna. Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the eighth day of the dark half of the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar , when the Rohini Nakshatram is ascendent.The Hindu calendar being lunar, these two events
[the day being the eighth of the waning moon and the Rohini Nakshatram being ascendent] may overlap for only a few hours. Read more about Janmashtami>>
Rakhi Festival (Raksha bandhan)
Rakhi
Rakhi or Raksha is a sacred thread embellished with sister's love and affection for her brother. On the day of Raksha Bandhan sisters tie Rakhi on their brother's wrist and express their love for him. By accepting a Rakhi from a sister a brother gladly takes on the responsibility of protecting her sister. In Indian tradition the frail thread of Rakhi is considered stronger than iron chains as it binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond of love and trust. more about Rakhi..
Navratri
Navratri is a Hindu festival of worship and dance.   Festival of Navratri - from 12 October to 20 October The festival of Navratri (nav = nine and ratri = nights) lasts for 9 days with three days each devoted to worship of Maa Durga, the Goddess of Valor, Ma Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge. During the nine days of Navratri, feasting and fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities amongst the Hindus.
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