Delving into the Hindu Lunisolar Calendar: Vikram Samvat 2082 (2025-26 CE)
A lunar month (~29.5 days) tracks the moon's orbit. 'Adhik Mas,' an extra month, is added periodically to sync with the solar year.
A month splits into two halves: 'Shukla Paksha' (growing moon) and 'Krishna Paksha' (shrinking moon), each roughly 15 days long.
A lunar day is marked by a 12-degree shift in the sun-moon angle, lasting between 20 and 27 hours.
The first month, heralding spring and the new year.
🎉 Gudi Padwa, Rama Navami
The peak of summer, marked by auspicious days.
🎉 Akshaya Tritiya
The monsoon arrives, a season to honor teachers and embrace devotion.
🎉 Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan
A month of major festivals celebrating divine births.
🎉 Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi
The essence of the season, ending with the radiant festival of lights.
🎉 Navaratri, Dussehra, Diwali
A quieter winter period, leading up to the harvest festival.
🎉 Makar Sankranti
Late winter brings a night honoring Shiva and the lively celebration of colors.
🎉 Maha Shivaratri, Holi
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A vibrant celebration of spring's arrival and the victory of good over evil.
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The five-day festival of lights, symbolizing light's victory over darkness.
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A nine-day celebration devoted to the Goddess Durga and her diverse manifestations.
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Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
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Celebrates sibling ties with the sacred ritual of tying a rakhi thread.
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Commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana.
The year's festivals fall into unique seasons, each rich in cultural and spiritual essence. Autumn stands out with a concentration of major festivities.