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March 14th, 2011 
Admin Hindu calendar for 2011
Friday 14 January
Makar Sankrant
Makar Sankrant is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu calendar and celebrates the sun’s journey into the northern hemisphere.
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Vasant Panchami
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma’s wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring.
Thursday 3 March 2011
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.
Saturday 19 March 2011
Holi
The Hindu spring festival.
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Swaminarayan Jayanti
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the Swaminarayan tradition.
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Rama Navami
Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana
Monday 18 April 2011
Hanuman Jayanti
This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God.
Saturday 13 August 2011
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. “Raksha Bandhan” means a thread for protection.
Monday 22 August 2011
Janmashtami – Krishna Jayanti
The Janamashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Navaratri (start)
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.
Thursday 6 October 2011
Dussera
Celebrates Lord Rama’s victory over the evil demon Ravana.
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.
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