Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana.
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Holi is the Hindu festival of colours. People throw colored powder and water at each other and sing and dance in this festival that heralds the arrival of spring.
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Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival that celebrates Durga. Durga is a powerful goddess who is worshipped for her strength and courage.
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Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated for 10 days and marks the end of Navratri.
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and good luck.
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Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. On Krishna Janmashtami, people fast and pray, and attend celebrations.
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Onam is a 10-day Hindu festival that is celebrated in the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival that celebrates the return of King Mahabali to Kerala.
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Pongal is a four-day Hindu festival that is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated on the winter solstice.
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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival that celebrates the god Shiva. On Maha Shivratri, people offer special prayers in the night.