Indian Festivals
The fun and gaiety of Indian celebrations continue throughout the year. The celebration of the festivals in September is a blend of tradition with enthusiasm.
Festivals in September
There are several festivals that are held in the month of September.
Ganesh Chaturthi (07 September 2024) Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival of Hindus. This festival is celebrated in different parts of India but in Maharashtra, it is celebrated with great pomp. According to the Puranas, Ganesha was born on this day. The Hindu god Ganesha is worshipped on Ganesh Chaturthi. Large idols of Lord Ganesha are installed at many prominent places.
Onam (September 05, 2024 To 17,2024) Onam is a major festival in Kerala. Onam is also a national festival in Kerala. The festival of Onam is organized every year in September to welcome King Mahabali, which lasts for ten days.
Teachers day (September 5, 2024)Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on 5th September in honour of teachers. Teachers are respected in schools on this day, children lead a teacher's life on this day and run the entire school on their responsibility under discipline.
Ganesh Visarjan (September 16, 2024) On this occasion, people immerse the idol of Ganesh Ji installed in their homes in the river or sea. On this day a person gets infinite auspicious results and for this reason, it is also known as Anant Chaturdashi.
Grand parents day (September 08, 2024) Those people are very lucky to get the love of their grandparents in childhood. In their love and affection, life's education and rites are intertwined. Being a respectable and elderly member of the house, everyone respects them and everything they say is followed.
Vishkarma puja (September 16, 2024) Lord Vishwakarma, who is called the greatest civil engineer of the mythological period, is worshipped on Kanya Sankranti. Lord Vishwakarma was born on this day, hence it is also called Vishwakarma Jayanti.
Yom Kippur (September 11, 2024 to September 12,2024) A Jew is expected on this day to pray for the forgiveness of sins between man and God and to rectify the wrongs done to his companions. The main rituals of Yom Kippur are long devotional services and a 25-hour fast which are also followed by people of other religions. It is the biggest festival in terms of popularity
Last Updated on : January 17, 2024
