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Hindu calendar for 2013

Event Date Event Event Description
Monday 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.

Friday 19 April
Swaminarayan Jayanti

This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the Swaminarayan tradition.

Saturday 5 October
Navaratri (start)

Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Monday 14 October
Dussera

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Sunday 3 November
Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.