![]() Hindi New YearĪlso known as Ugadi, this celebration falls on the Hindu New Year’s Day. Even those outside the Hindu community might be familiar with the elephant-headed deity, Ganesh, who is honored in this festival, with song, dance, and offerings of the god’s favorite delicacy, a pastry called modak. What was once a local celebration, Ganesh Chaturthi has gained global popularity. ![]() Onam is celebrated specifically as a Keralite festival for a good harvest during the fall, with food and thanksgiving for the growing season’s fruitfulness. Holiīeloved for its vibrancy and triumphant victory of spring and rebirth over the darkness, Holi is famous around the world, summoning visions of colorful powders and striking floral displays. Translated as “the great night of Shiva”, the faithful stay awake all night to commemorate one of the most important gods of the Hindu pantheon: Lord Shiva. It ushers in the greenness and fertility of spring, renewing the world from the throes of winter. You might know this holiday by another name, Saraswati Puja, as it celebrates the goddess of that name. It’s often accompanied by bonfires, food, and offerings. Makar SankrantiĬelebrating the coldest day of winter, this joyous festival marks the point when the sun begins to ascend northward once again. The following are some of the most well-known Hindu holidays and what they represent.
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