Posts Tagged ‘2011 Festivals’
When is Dhanteras in 2012 and Dhanteras 2012 Date
August 18, 2011
When is Dhanteras 2012 – Well the (धनतेरस, ધન તેરસ) Dhanteras 2012 Date is Sunday, November 11. Dhanteras is the beginning or the first day of 5-day Diwali celebrations. It is also called as Dhantroyodasi as the day is 13th lunar day of dark fortnight(Krishna paksha) of Ashwin month. On this day, some people worship [...]
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When is Onam in 2012 and Onam 2012 Date
August 14, 2011
When is Onam 2012 – Well the Date for Onam 2012 is August 28 and August 29 i.e Thiruvonam Nakshatra in the month of Chingam Onam celebration goes on for 10 days which are Atham, Chithira, Chodi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradom and Thiruonam. Onam happens to be the most important and the most [...]
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When is Janmashtami 2012 and Janmashtami 2012 Date
August 6, 2011
When is Janmashtami 2012 – Well the Date for Janmashtami 2012 is Friday 10th August. Note – At lot of places in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh people are celebrating the festival(Fasting) on 9th of August. Do check for the exact dates. Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी, Krishnashtami is celebrated by Hindus as the birthday or [...]
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When is Bhai Dooj in 2012 and Bhai Dooj 2012 Date
August 6, 2011
When is Bhai Dooj in 2012? – Well, Bhai Dooj in 2012 will be celebrated on Thursday, 15th November. According to the Hindu calender Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the 16th day of Kartik Month. It also happens to be the 5th day of Diwali celebration. This day is also celebrated as Dvitiya and Bhai [...]
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When is Rakhi in 2012 and Rakhi 2012 Date
August 6, 2011
When is Rakhi Date in 2012? – Well, Rakhi or Raksha bandhan in 2012 will be celebrated on Saturday, Thursday, 2nd August. The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar According to the Hindu calender, Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon [...]
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