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Makar Sankranti (January 14th): The harvest festival marks the sun’s entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign. Celebrated with kites, sesame seeds, and sweets.

Pongal (January 15th-18th): A four-day harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, celebrating the sun god, cows, and the new year.

Vasant Panchami (February 10th): Celebrates the arrival of spring and the goddess Saraswati.

Maha Shivratri (March 4th): Dedicated to Lord Shiva, with fasting, prayers, and all-night vigils.

Holi (March 21st): The festival of colors, celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/Telugu New Year (March 25th): The new year for many Indian communities, marked by feasts, new clothes, and auspicious beginnings.

Rama Navami (April 10th): Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu.

Vaisakhi (April 13th): A Sikh harvest festival, celebrating the founding of the Khalsa.

Tamil New Year (April 14th): The new year for Tamils, marked by feasts, new clothes, and auspicious beginnings.

Vishu (April 14th): A Malayali festival celebrating the harvest and new year.

Bengali New Year (April 15th): The new year for Bengalis, marked by feasts, new clothes, and auspicious beginnings.

Raksha Bandhan (August 19th): Celebrates the bond between siblings, with sisters tying rakhis (sacred threads) on their brothers’ wrists.

Janmashtami (August 26th): Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

Vinayaka Chaturthi (September 13th): Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and good fortune.

Mahalaya Amavasya (September 21st): The beginning of the Pitri Paksha, a period for honoring ancestors.

Maha Navami (September 29th): The ninth day of Navratri, dedicated to Durga, the goddess of power.

Diwali (October 27th): The festival of lights, celebrating the triumph of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.

Bhai Dooj (November 1st): Celebrates the bond between siblings, with brothers visiting their sisters and exchanging gifts.

Chhath Puja (November 8th-10th): A four-day festival dedicated to the sun god, with fasting, prayers, and offerings.

Karthika Purnima (November 23rd): Celebrates the full moon in the month of Kartik, with lights, lamps, and prayers.

This is just a partial list of Indian festivals, as there are many more regional and smaller festivals celebrated throughout the year.