Indian Mathematical and Astronomical Festivals and Events

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14 or 15 every year to mark the beginning of the new year in the Indian solar calendar.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September) to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvina (September-October) to mark the victory of good over evil.

Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadra (August-September) to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Diwali is celebrated on the day of Amavasya (new moon) in the Hindu month of Kartika (October-November) to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

Mahashivratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March) to mark the birth of Lord Shiva.

Vasant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha (January-February) to mark the beginning of the spring season.

Lohri is celebrated on the night of January 13 to mark the harvest of the winter crops.

Pongal is celebrated in the month of January to mark the harvest of the summer crops.

Teej is celebrated on the third day of the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August) to mark the beginning of the monsoon season.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August) to mark the bond between brothers and sisters.

Durga Puja is celebrated in the month of October to mark the birth of the goddess Durga.

Onam is celebrated in the month of August-September to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon king Bali.

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman.

Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) to mark the birth of Lord Rama.