Indian Festivals in November 2024
There are several important festivals that are celebrated in November with fervor and enthusiasm. Some of them are mentioned below:
Karwa Chauth (November 20, 2024) Karva Chauth is a major festival of Hindus. It is a festival celebrated in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan of India. On this day all married women stay hungry and thirsty for their husbands throughout the day and see the moon at night and break the fast. This fast strengthens the bond of love between husband and wife.
Deepavali (November 01, 2024) This festival is celebrated by people of almost all religions. Many days before the arrival of this festival, the painting and decoration of houses start. New clothes are made to wear these days, sweets are made. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day so houses are decorated for her arrival and welcome.
Govardhan Pooja (November 02, 2024) Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month on the second day of Deepawali. On this auspicious day, Govardhan Parvat and Lord Shri Krishna are worshipped by the people of India. This festival is mostly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh. Cows are also worshipped on this wonderful day because Lord Krishna loves cows.
Bhaidooj (November 03, 2024) The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated two days after Diwali. This festival is also called Yama Dwitiya, on this day there is a law to worship the god of death, Yamraj and his sister the Yamuna. Like Rakhi, this festival is also dedicated to brother and sister. On this day brothers visit their sisters at their homes.
Chhath Puja (November 05, 2024 to November 08,2024) This festival includes a holy bath, fasting, standing in water for a long time, offering prasad and arghya. The tradition of this festival is very difficult.
Children’s day (14 November 2024) In India, this day is celebrated on 14 November. After the death of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, this day was unanimously celebrated as Children's Day.
Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 15, 2024) The birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated as Gurpurab Parv.
Last Updated on: January 17, 2024
