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Makar Sankranti – Falling on January 14th or the 15th during leap-years. Makar Sankranti is the very first major festival to be celebrated in India and is one of the universally celebrated Hindu festivals.
Things to Tell Your Kids – Here are some interesting pieces of information about the festival that you can share with your children this year, to make the celebration even more meaningful.
Traditional Recipes – Makar Sankranti treats from different parts of India you can try at home.
Wikipedia – The festival, according to the Internet encyclopedia.
Mahayana New Year – This January 7th celebration signifies a sacred start of a fresh year with a hope to enlighten people’s life with bliss and fortune.
Janmashtami – This holiday is one of the most important Hindu festivals. It celebrates Lord Krishna’s birth as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who delivered the critical message of the “Bhagwat Gita,” the guiding principles for all Hindus.
Diwali – In 2023, Diwali falls on October 12th which is a new moon day or Amavasya.
World Bollywood Day – Celebrated on September 24, Bollywood is a famous dance form used in Indian films and is revered throughout the desi world.
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