List of Hindu Festivals

List Of Hindu Festivals

Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Some are dedicated to important events in Hindu mythology. Many |author2=Bijaya Mohapatra |title=Hinduism: Analytical Study |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=vpiU9m7T_tQC |accessdate=10 November 2011 |date=1 December 1995 |publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=978-81-7099-388-9}}

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