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Guru Purnima: Meaning, Respect and Gratitude for Gurus
Guru Purnima is a hindu festival dedicated to honoring spiritual guides and academic gurus, teachers and mentors. It is a day in which we express gratitude for their guidance, knowledge and wisdom. The festival falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha usually in June or July. In 2027 Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Sunday, 18 July 2027. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima because it honours great sage Veda Vyasa.
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Lohri Festival: Winter Harvest, Traditions and Significance
Lohri is a winter festival which is mainly seen within Punjab and its neighbouring regions of northern India. The date falls on January 13 in most years. It encompasses seasonal customs, folk traditions of the Punjab region and agricultural celebrations - all of which characterises the festival and its elements (bonfires, songs, dancing and foods).
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Dussehra: Date, History, Significance & Celebrations
Dussehra is a festival of Hinduism that honours the triumph of good over evil. Dussehra in 2026 will be observed on Tuesday October 20. Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, commemorates the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura and also the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana.
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Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja (Govardhana Puja) is also known as Annakut or Annakoot which means “mountain of food.” It is a Hindu festival celebrated on the day after Diwali. It falls on the first day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Kartika month. Govardhan Parvat is worshipped and 56 vegetarian sweets and dishes are offered as Chappan Bhog by devotees.
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Navaratri: Dates, Significance & Nine Forms of Durga
Navaratri is a nine night Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine - the goddess Durga and her different forms. The festival commences on Sunday October 11, 2026 and continues for nine days until Monday October 19. Vijayadashami or Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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Guru Purnima: Meaning, Respect and Gratitude for Gurus
Guru Purnima is a hindu festival dedicated to honoring spiritual guides and academic gurus, teachers and mentors. It is a day in which we express gratitude for their guidance, knowledge and wisdom. The festival falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha usually in June or July. In 2027 Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Sunday, 18 July 2027. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima because it honours great sage Veda Vyasa.
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