Hindu_Punjabi_Festivals

List of Hindu festivals in Punjab

List of Hindu festivals in Punjab

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This list of Punjabi Hindu festivals summarizes festivals observed in Punjab. These are based on the Bikrami calendar.[1] The festivals of Maghi and Vaisakhi are determined by the solar aspect and others on its lunar months.[clarification needed]

Observance and overview

Punjabi Hindus follow the Bikrami calendar to observe religious festivals. 0

List and descriptions of major Hindu Punjabi festivals

More information Major Hindu Punjabi Festival, Date Observed (from year to year dates vary) ...

Other festivals

In addition to the above, Punjabi Hindus observe other Punjabi festivals such as, Basant Festival of Kites, Lohri, Teej and Gugga.

  • Shiv Mandir, Gharraam, Patiala, Punjab
  • Baby Krishna
  • Sanjhi Mata Ji
  • Effigy of Ravana
  • Devi Talaab Mandir Jalandhar City, Punjab

See also

References

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