Festivals of India 2019

September (Bhadrapada – Ashvin)

India is predominantly known as the land of festivals. It is a country where you will find many traditional and religious people celebrating the essence and soul of every festival, all throughout the year. May it be our Independence or any other day, Indians showcase the same fervor and bent towards each merrymaking every time.

Likewise, the month September brings in a lot a festivals to be celebrated. Beginning with our favorite Teachers Day, on the 5th; which is a very special day dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, students from all around the world honor their beloved teachers by organizing activities like skits, mimicry and talent performances for them in schools and other institutions. Cards and gifts are commonly exchanged on this day to showcase respect and love for the Gurus.

On September 02nd this year, people of India, especially Maharashtra will be celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. This will mark the commencement of a 10 day long festival period wherein the idols of Lord Ganesha are installed and worshiped by people all throughout. This month Onam will be celebrated with much fanfare not only in Kerala but by Malayalis across the world. The grand festival will conclude on September 11th.

September will saw the begining of 9 days long Maha Navratri which will begun from 29th of the month. Fasting will be observed on Kanya Sankranti, and Bhadrapada Purnima.

This month Hartalika Teej and Kanya Sankranti will be celebrated with great pomp and show on 01st and 17th respectively. Fasting will be observed on Indira Ekadashi, Bhadrapada Purnima and Rishi Panchmi.

This year Muḥarram falls on 10th September. Other festivals falling in the month of September this year are Anant Chaturthi and Vishwakarma Pooja.

Explore and enjoy the panorama of Festivals / Fairs / Melas celebrated in India. 

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