From Diwali To Rama Ekadashi: An Overview Of November’s Festivals

As several important festivals are celebrated in November, Hindus in India have a particular place in their hearts for this month. These celebrations are commemorated with tremendous fervor and devotion and have their roots in Hindu culture. November begins on the Hindu calendar on the Chaturthi day of Karthik Krishna Paksha, marking the beginning of a month rich in religious fervor and cultural importance.

November 1st: Karva Chauth and Sankashti Chaturthi, two significant married couples’ holidays, coincide on this day. During Karva Chauth, married women fast in order to offer prayers for their husbands’ long life, happiness, and health as well as the welfare of their families. When the husband and wife both see the moon, their fast comes to an end.

November 5: Eight days before to Diwali, the Hindu holiday of Ahoi Ashtami is observed. On this day, people fast and perform rituals honoring Goddess Ahoi in an effort to get blessings for their family’s wealth and well-being as well as those of their offspring.

November 9: In observance of Rama Ekadashi, Hindus fast and ask Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for blessings. It is said that fasting on Rama Ekadashi aids in sin elimination and purification.

November 10: Dhanvantari Jayanti is celebrated on the day of Dhanteras. Worshipped for his significance in healing and Ayurvedic medicine, Lord Dhanvantari is adored by devotees. The goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi, is highly revered. On this day, individuals usually purchase new things as a sign of prosperity and good fortune.

November 12: India celebrates Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, with much pomp and circumstance. After a 14-year exile, Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya, which is celebrated on this holiday. People light up their houses with lights, let off firecrackers, and honor Lord Ram to greet him.

November 14: This day is dedicated to the major Hindu festival of Govardhan Puja. It honors the occasion when Lord Krishna raised the Govardhan Mountain, bringing Lord Indra’s arrogance to a low. Married ladies participate in the festivity by using cow dung to create a picture of the Govardhan Mountain.

In addition, on November 19 and November 27, respectively, Chhath Puja and Karthik Poornima—two significant festivals honoring the sun god—will be observed, capping off this exciting month.

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