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Hindu Festivals

Ganesh Chaturthi Diwali Navratri Durga Puja Raksha Bandhan Holi Karwa Chauth Chhath Puja Dussehra Janmashtami

Indian Stock Markets to Trade as Usual March 19–21 Despite Festival Week

Exchange closures follow annual calendars rather than regional public holidays.

Gudi Padwa 2026 Set for March 19 as Pratipada Spans Into March 20

Sheetala Ashtami 2026 Largely Marked on March 11, With Some Calendars Noting March 10

Rang Panchami 2026 Celebrated Today Across India With Signature Regional Processions

Trump and First Lady Issue Holi Greeting, Wishing Hope, Peace and Unity

Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 Falls on March 5 as Udaya Tithi Sets the Date

Hollyoaks Actor Oscar Curtis Gets Rabies Shots After Monkey Bite in India

India’s March 3 Partial Lunar Eclipse Sets Holi Plans for March 4

Hardik Pandya Sports Jacob & Co ‘Rudra’ Watch in India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Win

Kedarnath To Reopen April 22 at 8 A.M. as Char Dham 2026 Dates Are Set

Mahashivratri 2026 Falls on Feb. 15 Night, With Key Puja Windows and Noted Temple Closure

Rajamouli’s Varanasi Sets 2027 Window With New Mythic Clip

Cold Wave, Fog to Mark Makar Sankranti in North India as UP Declares Jan. 15 Holiday

Pongal 2026: Thai Pongal on January 14, Sankranti at 3:13 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2026 Falls on January 14 at 3:13 PM IST, Panchang Confirms

Bengal Confirms 2026 Holiday Calendar With 12-Day Durga–Lakshmi Puja Break

Girl Dies by Electrocution at Brahmotsavam Procession in Kodimial

Varanasi Prepares for Dev Deepawali on Nov. 5 With 3D Shows, Fireworks and Massive Diya Lighting

Most Bank Branches Resume Service After Diwali-Era Closures

Bhai Dooj 2025 Observed Today With Afternoon Tilak Muhurat Set