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What Hindu festival is in August?
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in July or August. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in Bhadon.
What are the Hindu festivals in August 2020?
Festivals in August 2020: Check out date & time of Hindu festivals to be observed this month
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| Sunday, August 01 | Shani Trayodashi/Pradosh Vrat |
| Monday, August 03 | Raksha Bandhan |
| Thursday, August 06 | Kajari Teej |
| Tuesday, August 11 | Janmashtami Smarta |
What is the festival on 2nd August 2021?
Festivals in August 2021: Check out August 2021 festival dates in India
| Date and Day | Festival/Event |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2021, Sunday | Friendship Day |
| August 2, 2021, Monday | Second Shravan Somwar Vrat Aadi Perukku Masik Karthigai |
| August 3, 2021, Tuesday | Second Mangala Gauri Vrat Rohini Vrat |
| August 4, 2021, Wednesday | Kamika Ekadashi |
What is celebrated today in Maharashtra?
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| Festival name | Date – Hindu lunar calendar | Celebrating or Dieting worshiped |
|---|---|---|
| Gudi Padwa | 1st day of Chaitra | New Year |
| Chaitragaur | 3rd day of Chaitra to 3rd day of Vaishakh | New Year |
| Ram Navami | 9th day of Chaitra | Rama |
| Guru Purnima | Full moon day of Ashadh | varied |
How many festivals are there in August?
List of Holidays in August 2021
| Day | Holiday | Celebrated in |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 21 August 2021 | Thiruvonam | Kerala |
| Sunday, 22 August 2021 | Raksha Bandhan | Many states across India |
| Sunday, 22 August 2021 | Jhulan Purnima, Indra Jatra | Jhulan Purnima – Odisha and West Bengal Indra Jatra – Sikkim |
| Monday, 30 August 2021 | Janmashtami | Many states across India |
What festival is on August 2020?
The month of August is full of auspicious days. Eid, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam are some of the major festivals of August. Apart from these, there are a few more events that fall under the August 2020 Calendar.