Certainly! Here is a list of some Hindu festivals with their lunar dates. Please note that the lunar dates of these festivals vary each year, as they follow the Hindu lunar calendar:
- Diwali (Deepavali) – Amavasya (New Moon day) of Kartik month
- Holi – Full Moon day (Purnima) of Phalgun month
- Navaratri – Celebrated during the bright half of Ashwin month (Shukla Paksha)
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) – Dashami (10th day) of Ashwin month
- Makar Sankranti – Pausha month (December/January) on or around Uttarayana (Northward movement of the sun)
- Janmashtami – Ashtami (8th day) of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month
- Ganesh Chaturthi – Chaturthi (4th day) of Bhadrapada month
- Pongal – Celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month Thai
- Maha Shivaratri – Chaturdashi (14th day) of Krishna Paksha in Phalgun month
- Raksha Bandhan – Purnima (Full Moon day) of Shravana month
- Karva Chauth – Krishna Paksha Chaturthi (4th day) of Kartik month
- Onam – Celebrated during the Malayalam month of Chingam
- Chhath Puja – Celebrated during the sixth day (Shashthi) of Kartik month and sometimes in Chaitra month
Keep in mind that these dates can change slightly each year based on the lunar calendar and regional variations. It’s always a good idea to check a reliable Hindu calendar or consult with local religious authorities for the exact lunar dates of specific festivals in a particular year.
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