Diwali
Festival of lights, marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
Timed by the lunar calendar
Hindu Festivals — which Tithi they fall on
Most major festivals are set by a specific Tithi (lunar day) rather than a fixed calendar date, which is why they shift each year on the Gregorian calendar.
Major festivals
Festival and its Tithi
Holi
Festival of colours, celebrating the arrival of spring.
Navratri
Nine nights honouring the goddess Durga in her various forms.
Raksha Bandhan
Celebrates the bond between siblings.
Janmashtami
Marks the birth of Lord Krishna.
Maha Shivratri
A night of fasting and worship dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Marks the triumph of good over evil, following Navratri.