Festival occasions are the moments of spiritual elevation and an expression of reverence towards divine entities or cosmic energies.
India is a land of diverse cultures, and this is reflected in the multitude of regional festival pujas celebrated across the country. In North India, festivals like Baisakhi, Gangaur, and Ram Navami bring people together for vibrant pujas, while Teej and Karthik Poornima are observed with deep devotion. Further north, in South India, Pongal and Varalakshmi Vratam hold special significance, and festivals like Thaipusam and Attukal Pongala see communities gathering for traditional rituals.
Moving to the eastern part of India, Durga Puja takes center stage with its grand celebrations, while festivals like Rathyatra and Manasa Puja offer unique religious experiences. In the West, Ganesh Chaturthi is marked with fervor, and Navaratri sees colorful garba dance and pujas dedicated to the divine feminine. Bhadrapada Ambaji Fair and Narali Purnima are celebrated with enthusiasm, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the region.
Festival day, times are a very auspicious occasions to worship and conduct puja rituals for the deities irrespective of cultures and regions.
In North India, festivals like Baisakhi, Gangaur, and Ram Navami bring people together for vibrant pujas, while Teej and Karthik Poornima are observed with deep devotion. Further north, in South India, Pongal and Varalakshmi Vratam hold special significance, and festivals like Thaipusam and Attukal Pongala see communities gathering for traditional rituals.
Moving to the eastern part of India, Durga Puja takes center stage with its grand celebrations, while festivals like Rathyatra and Manasa Puja offer unique religious experiences. In the West, Ganesh Chaturthi is marked with fervor, and Navaratri sees colorful garba dance and pujas dedicated to the divine feminine. Bhadrapada Ambaji Fair and Narali Purnima are celebrated with enthusiasm, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the region.
As we head to the eastern part of India, Makar Sankranti (Tusu Parab) and Chhau Festival add their own charm to the festive calendar, while Nuakhai and Kongali Bihu emphasize agricultural traditions. In the western region, Ganesh Jayanti and Sao Joao Festival stand out, along with the kite-flying festivities of Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) and the spiritual journey of Ashadhi Ekadashi Wari.
Hindu Dharma has a rich tapestry of regional festival pujas that we celebrate, each reflecting the unique cultural heritage and traditions of culture.
Hindu Panchang Calendar
दीवाली पूजा, गणेश चतुर्थी पूजा, नवरात्रि पूजा, होली पूजा, दुर्गा पूजा, जन्माष्टमी पूजा, रक्षा बंधन पूजा, पोंगल पूजा, मकर संक्रांति पूजा, लोहड़ी पूजा, विश्वकर्मा पूजा, कार्तिक पूर्णिमा पूजा, अक्षय तृतीया पूजा, गोवर्धन पूजा, महाशिवरात्रि पूजा, अनंत चतुर्दशी पूजा, करवा चौथ पूजा, बैसाखी पूजा, गुरु पूर्णिमा पूजा, तीज पूजा, महालक्ष्मी व्रत पूजा, सरस्वती पूजा, काजरी/ अखातीज पूजा, वैशाखी पूजा, हनुमान जयंती पूजा, नाग पंचमी पूजा, गुड़ी पड़वा पूजा, मकर संक्रांति पूजा, यम द्वितीया पूजा, माघी पूजा, आषाढ़ी एकादशी पूजा, महाशिवरात्रि पूजा, कार्तिक मास पूजा, पितृ पक्ष पूजा, हरितालिका तीज पूजा, माघ पूर्णिमा पूजा, संत रविदास जयंती पूजा, पंचक पूजा, तुलसी विवाह पूजा, माघ नवमी पूजा, वामन जयंती पूजा, सत्यनारायण पूजा, व्रत अमावस्या पूजा, दत्तात्रेय जयंती पूजा, पंचायतन पूजा इत्यादि ।
