Indian Hindu Festivals

• Satya Narayana Vrata
  The full moon day
  God worshiped:  Lord Narayana
  No. of stories: Five stories connected with this vrata
  
• Shivaratri
  Fall On: February - March
  Meaning: The Night Of Shiva
  Happenings: Lord Shiva Married To Parvati On This Day
  
• HOLI & DHULETI
  Celebrated In: Whole Of Gujarat.
  In The Month Of: March
  Marked By: Playing With Colors
  
• RAM NAVAMI
  Fall On: March - April
  Celebration: Birth Of Lord Rama Falls
  Purpose Of Birth: To Establish Righteousness, Destroy The Wicked And Protect His Devotees.
  
• SRI KRISHNA JAYANTI/ JanmaASTAMI
  Celebration: The Birthday Of Lord Krishna
  Birth Place: Mathura
  Religion: Hindu
  Falls On: August - September
  
• Raksha BANdhan
  Fall On: August-September
  Significance: Brothers Protect Their Sisters From Evil
  Religion: Hindu
  
• Janmashtami
  Fall On: August-September
  Significance: Celebration for Birth Lord Krishna
  Religion: Hindu
  
• NAVRATRI
  Celebrated: Throughout Gujarat.
  Held In: September - October
  Significance: Worship Of Goddess Amba
  
• Dhanteras
  Fall On: October - November  (2 Days before Diwali)
  Significance: The Beginning Day of the Diwali Celebrations
  Religion: Hindu
  
• Diwali
  Fall On: October - November
  Significance: Festival of Lights
  Religion: Hindu
  
• Bhai Beej
  Fall On: October - November (5th Day of Diwali Celebrations)
  Significance: A Symbol of Love Between Sisters and Brothers
  Religion: Hindu