Makar Sankranti Celebrated in January when the weather and the wind are favourable for kite festival of kite flying. 

Buddha Purnima Buddhism has influenced many countries across Asia. India, Nepal, Tibet and Thailand especially venerate Buddha with numerous temples, shrines and monasteries. 

Mahashivratri Shiva is 'Shakti', the most powerful god of the Hindu pantheon and one of the godheads in the Hindu Trinity. 

Christmas "I am the light of the world: whoever follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." - Jesus Christ
 Mahavir Jayanti The Jain community celebrates this auspicious occasion with special prayers and rituals at Jain temples. 

Diwali Diwali or Dipawali, is also called Sukhratri, Yaksharatri, Dipdin, Sukhsuptika and Kaumudi festival. 

 Navratri  It is a time-honored belief that a new venture started on this day, is bound to be successful. 

 Ganesha Chaturthi  A festival dedicated to Ganapati or Ganesha who is perhaps the most popular of Hindu deities.

 Pateti  The Zoroastrian religion is based on the three fundamental tenets of HUMATA, HUKHTA and HVARSHTA. 

 Gandhi Jayanti  “Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it” - Mahatma Gandhi
 

Ramnavami The seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Rama is said to have taken birth to destroy evil forces of the age. 

Guru Nanak Jayanti  The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, was born in Western Punjab during an extremely turbulent period in Indian history.

 Rath Yatra Every July, the sacred coastal town of Puri in Orissa celebrates Lord Jagannath’s “Rath Yatra” (rath means chariot, and yatra means journey). 

 Guru Purnima A full moon day sacred to the memory of the great Sage Vyas, and dedicated to all gurus. 

Raksha Bandhan According to a myth, Raksha Bandhan originated with the constant feud between the gods and their demon enemies, the asuras. 

Gudi Padwa Happy New Year, all through the year! If you miss the celebrations in January, another new year will come around soon enough!

Teacher's Day India celebrates Teacher’s Day on September 5, in honour of Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second
President of India.

Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, who is also called Pavanasuta, Bajrangabali, Pavankumar, Anjaneya and Pavanputra.

Vasant Panchami Read on for the delicious recipes of the traditional Basanti Payasam and Nariyal Laddoos!

Independence Day The Tiranga or the tri-colour is the national flag of India, symbolizing freedom for all.

World Environment Day Each year, the United Nations selects a theme and a location for the main World Environment Day celebrations.