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Hindu calendar for 2012
| Event Date | Event | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14 January | Makar Sankrant |
Makar Sankrant is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu calendar and celebrates the sun's journey into the northern hemisphere. |
| Saturday 28 January | Vasant Panchami |
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring. |
| Friday 15 February | Vasant Panchami |
Dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and Brahma's wife. The festival marks the beginning of Spring. |
| Monday 20 February | Mahashivratri |
Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity. |
| Thursday 8 March | Holi |
The Hindu spring festival. |
| Sunday 1 April | Rama Navami |
Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana |
| Sunday 1 April | Swaminarayan Jayanti |
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the Swaminarayan tradition. |
| Friday 6 April | Hanuman Jayanti |
This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God. |
| Thursday 2 August | Raksha Bandhan |
Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection. |
| Friday 10 August | Janmashtami - Krishna Jayanti |
The Janamashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon. |
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