| Mahavir Jayanti | 04/16/2011 | The birth anniversary of Vardhamana Mahavira, founder of Jainism in the 6th Century B.C. An advocate of non-violence and vegetarianism) is celebrated with great devotion. Jainism’s core belief is AHIMSA. |
| Ram Naumi | 04/12/2011 | Birthday of Lord Rama the ninth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, is
celebrated all over India. The epic Ramayana is recited in temples &
homes. |
| Holi | 03/09/2012 | It is the festival of colours associated with life of Prahlad and marks
the victory of good over evil. |
| Maha Shivratri | 03/08/2012 | Hindus perform Puja of Lord, Shiva by fasting on this day. Swami Dayanand Saraswati the founder of Arya Samaj began his search for
Gyan and truth of life.
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| Guru Ravidas Jayanti | 02/07/2012 | The birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas is celebrated all over India. |
| Basant Panchmi | 01/28/2012 | To be celebrated at Academy. |
| Republic Day | 01/26/2012 | The National festival of India observed throughout the country to mark
the inauguration of the Republic of India on January 26, when India's
own constitution was adopted and India became a sovereign Republic.
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| Lohri | 01/13/2012 | To be celebrated at Academy. |
| Birthday Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji | 12/31/2011 | The birth anniversary of the Tenth Guru of Sikhs is celebrated with great devotion. |
| Birthday Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Ist Guru) | 11/10/2011 | The birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism is
celebrated with great devotion all over India.
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| Children Day | 11/14/2011 | To be celebrated at Academy. |
| Bhaiya Dooj / Vishwakarma Day | 10/27/2011 | It is celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm. |
| Deepawali | 10/26/2011 | This is a festival celebrating the return of Lord Rama after defeating
the demon king Ravana when every Indian cleaned & decorated his
house, village and town to welcome Lord Rama. People also worship
Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity.
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| Valmiki Jayanti | 10/11/2011 | The birth anniversary of Sri Valmiki, who composed The Great Epic
Ramayana, is celebrated all over India.
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| Dussehra | 10/6/2011 | It is a festival celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon
king Ravana, (To be celebrated at Academy).
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| Gandhi Jayanti | 10/02/2011 | The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation is
celebrated with reverence all over the country and devotional prayers are held at his memorial at Rajghat in New Delhi to pay homage to
'Rashtrapita'.
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| Teachers Day | 09/05/2011 | The birth anniversary of Dr. Radha Krishanan, the Master of four Vedas,(To be celebrated at Academy as Teachers Day) |
| Janam Ashtami | 08/22/2011 | The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated with the great
enthusiasm all over India, specially at Mathura & Vrindavan, which
are closely associated with his childhood.
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| Raksha Bandhan (For two hours only) | 08/13/2011 | Celebrated particularly in Northern India, Sisters tie Holy Thread
(Rakhi) on the wrists of their brothers wishing their long life,
Brothers take oath to protect their honour and help them in
adversities.
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| Independence Day | 08/15/2011 | The National Festival to mark India's Independence from British rule
in 1947.The Prime Minister of India unfurls the National Flag and
addresses large gathering of the Capital of India at Red Fort in Delhi.
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| Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji (6th Guru) | 06/5/2011 | Who edited the Sacred Book, The Adi Guru Granth Sahib to unite all
sections of society into one unique brotherhood. lie was martyred on
the orders of Jehangir who nervously grew suspicious of the growing
influence of Sikhism. |
| Founder’s day | 04/05/2011 | He was a Great Sikh Warrior, had knowledge of religious texts, philosophy, history and had training in the manly arts such as riding, swordsmanship and archery. He carried on a great family tradition that of attaining the status of one of the most hallowed martyrs in Sikh history. |
| Baisakhi | 04/14/2011 | It is celebrated to mark the start of harvesting season. To rejoice this
occasion, Bhangras & Gidha dances are performed all over Punjab.
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| Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji | 11/24/2011 | Who sacrificed his life to fight valiantly Aurangzeb’s bigotry to convert the Hindus to Islam. |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2011 | The Birth anniversary of Jesus Christ is celebrated with traditional
exchange of greetings and gifts.
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