iconic INDIAN FESTIVALS to celebrate IN NOVEMBER 2023

31 OCT, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Karva Chauth is a Hindu fasting ritual observed by married women in Northern and Western India. During Karva Chauth, married women fast from sunrise to moonrise. 

KARVA CHAUTH

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This year, Karva Chauth is on November 1. The fast is a form of prayer for the long life, health, and well-being of their husbands.

devotion to husbands

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The Festival of Lights is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India. This year Diwali is on November 12.

DIWALI

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Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. People light lamps and burst fireworks to welcome him.

The festival of lights

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This day is part of the Diwali celebrations in some regions, particularly in North India. It involves the worship of Lord Krishna. It is on November 13.

govArdhan puja

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 November 14 marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, and is dedicated to children.

children's day

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Bhai Dooj is a festival celebrated on the second day after Diwali, dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters. It is on November 15.

BHAI DOOJ

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A significant festival primarily celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal.

chhath puja

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It is dedicated to the worship of the sun god and Chhathi Maiya. It is on November 19-20. 

sun god reverence

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This day celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. One of the most celebrated and important Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism. It is on November 27.

guru nanaK jayanti