Oct 13 , 2023

8 Indian Festivals that are coming up in October-November

By True Scoop

Navaratri (October 15-24): Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival celebrated with dance, music, fasting, and religious observances.

Durga Puja (October 20-24): Durga Puja is a grand celebration of Goddess Durga especially in West Bengal.

Dussehra (October 24): Dussehra marks the triumph of good over evil. People gather to watch Ramlila, the reenactment of Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.

Karvachauth (November 1): Karva Chauth is a special day for married women. They fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.

Dhanteras (November 10): Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the beginning of the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Diwali (November 12): On Diwali, the Festival of Lights, people illuminate their homes with oil lamps, create rangoli designs, exchange sweets, burst fireworks.

Dhanteras (November 10): Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the beginning of the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 27): Guru Nanak Jayanti commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

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