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Hindu calendar for 2013
| Event Date | Event | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
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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. |
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Friday 19 April |
Swaminarayan Jayanti |
This day marks the birth of Lord Swaminarayan for followers of the Swaminarayan tradition. |
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Saturday 5 October |
Navaratri (start) |
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn. |
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Monday 14 October |
Dussera |
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana. |
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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. |



