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SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names in different parts of India and the Hindu world. Names include Magh Bihu\, Maghi (preceded by Lohri)\,  Thai Pongal and so on. It also marks the day of Winter Solstice as per the Hindu tradition. \nMakara Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations\, rural children going house to house\, singing and asking for treats in some areas \, melas(fairs)\, dances\, kite flying\, bonfires and feasts. The Magha Mela is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Many observers go to sacred rivers or lakes and bathe in a ceremony of thanks to the sun. Every twelve years (marking one complete revolution of Jupiter around the Sun) the Hindus observe Makar Sankranti with one of the world’s largest mass pilgrimages\, with an estimated 40 to 100 million people attending the event. At this event\, then they say a prayer to the sun and bathe at the Prayaga confluence of the River Ganga and River Yamuna at the Kumbha Mela. \nMore information can be found here and here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/makar-sankranti-hindu-3/
CATEGORIES:2022,Hindu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
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SUMMARY:Diwali (Hindu / Jain)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism\, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness\, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.” Light is a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness. During the celebration\, temples\, homes\, shops and office buildings are brightly illuminated\, often with rows (avali) of clay lamps (deepa)\, for which the festival is named. The preparations and observances typically last five days. \nDiwali\, also known as Deepawali or Mahavir Nirvana\, is of special significance in Jainism\, as it also marks the anniversary of Nirvana (final release or liberation) of Mahavir\, the 24th and the last Jain Tirthankara. It is celebrated at the same time as the Hindu festival of Diwali or Deepawali. \nMore information about the Jain celebrations of this holiday can be found here. \nMore information about Hindu celebrations of this holiday can be found here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/diwali-hindu-3/
CATEGORIES:2021,Hindu,Jain,November
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210217
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20201217T173737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T182120Z
UID:1091-1613433600-1613519999@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:Saraswati Puja\, also called Vasant Panchami\, is celebrated to honor Saraswati\, the goddess of knowledge and learning. Hindu temples and households are full of activity on this day. This ‘Panchami’ is also known as Saraswati Day\, because it is believed that on this day\, the goddess Saraswati was born\, bringing rhythm\, order and knowledge into creation. \nHindu children are traditionally taught to read and write their first words on this day\, because it is considered an auspicious day to begin a child’s education. Educational institutions organize special prayers for Saraswati on this day. \nFurther information can be found here and here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/saraswati-puja-hindu-2/
CATEGORIES:2021,Hindu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210115
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20201217T173434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T192509Z
UID:1088-1610582400-1610668799@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names in different parts of India and the Hindu world. Names include Magh Bihu\, Maghi (preceded by Lohri)\,  Thai Pongal and so on. It also marks the day of Winter Solstice as per the Hindu tradition. \nMakara Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations\, rural children going house to house\, singing and asking for treats in some areas \, melas(fairs)\, dances\, kite flying\, bonfires and feasts. The Magha Mela is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Many observers go to sacred rivers or lakes and bathe in a ceremony of thanks to the sun. Every twelve years (marking one complete revolution of Jupiter around the Sun) the Hindus observe Makar Sankranti with one of the world’s largest mass pilgrimages\, with an estimated 40 to 100 million people attending the event. At this event\, then they say a prayer to the sun and bathe at the Prayaga confluence of the River Ganga and River Yamuna at the Kumbha Mela. \nMore information can be found here and here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/makar-sankranti-hindu-2/
CATEGORIES:2021,Hindu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T144255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T144255Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism\, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness\, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.” Light is a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness. During the celebration\, temples\, homes\, shops and office buildings are brightly illuminated. The preparations and observances typically last five days.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/diwali-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,Hindu,November
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T143742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T221512Z
UID:357-1603584000-1603670399@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Dussehra (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami\, Dasara\, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India\, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja)\, according to the Hindu calendar
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/dussehra-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,Hindu,October
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201027
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T143407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T143407Z
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SUMMARY:Navratri (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:The festival literally means “nine nights” and is celebrated differently in various parts of India with prayer\, elaborate pandals\, folk dances\, displays of dolls\, sharing of sweets and bonfires. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil; for example\, it commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and the restoration of righteousness.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/navratri-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,Hindu,October
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200823
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T140910Z
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SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:The festival celebrates the birth of Ganesha\, the elephant-headed god.  The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesh clay idols privately in homes\, or publicly on elaborate pandals (temporary stages) with ornate statues. The festival ends on the tenth day with a public procession and immersion of the idols and statues; in Mumbai alone\, it is estimated that around 150\,000 statues are immersed annually.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/ganesh-chaturthi-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,August,Hindu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200804
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T135836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T122516Z
UID:303-1596412800-1596499199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:On this day\, the bonds between sisters and brothers are celebrated. Sisters of all ages tie an amulet\, called the rakhi\, around the wrists of their brothers\, symbolically protecting them\, receiving a gift in return\, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility for the well-being of the sisters. \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/raksha-bandhan-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,August,Hindu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200310
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T123400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T123400Z
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SUMMARY:Holi (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:This is the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love.  The festival signifies the victory of good over evil\, the arrival of spring\, and a festive day to meet others and plaster each other with colored powders and colored water. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/holi-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,Hindu,March
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200130
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T122134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T122134Z
UID:184-1580256000-1580342399@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/saraswati-puja-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,Hindu,January
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190724T122019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T122019Z
UID:182-1579046400-1579132799@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the few holidays observed according to the solar calendar and marks the end of the winter solstice.  It is celebrated differently across India with kite flying\, bonfires\, fairs\, sun worship\, ceremonial cooking in special pots\, sweets based on sesame seeds\, dance\, etc. It is also a harvest festival.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/makar-sankranti-hindu/
CATEGORIES:2020,Hindu,January
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191009
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190912T222153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T222153Z
UID:902-1570492800-1570579199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Dussehra (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami\, Dasara\, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India\, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja)\, according to the Hindu calendar \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/dussehra-hindu-2/
CATEGORIES:2019,Hindu,October
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191011
DTSTAMP:20260425T193100
CREATED:20190912T220658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T095628Z
UID:896-1569715200-1570751999@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Navratri (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:The festival literally means “nine nights” and is celebrated differently in various parts of India with prayer\, elaborate pandals\, folk dances\, displays of dolls\, sharing of sweets and bonfires. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil; for example\, it commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and the restoration of righteousness. \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/navratri-hindu-2/
CATEGORIES:2019,Hindu,October,September
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