Observances held on Purnima

Holi () is a major Hindu festival of colours, love, and spring. It celebrates the love between the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Holi originated in ancient Indian subcontinent and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world.

Vesak (; Sanskrit: '), also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Visak Bochea and Buddha Day''', is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as in Tibet and Mongolia. It is among the most important Buddhist festivals. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Pali: Nibbāna, Sanskrit: Nirvāṇa), and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana.

annual ritual originating from the Indian Subcontinent

birthday of the Prince Siddhartha Gautama

Thaipusam or Thaipoosam (Tamil: Taippūcam, ) is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai coinciding with Pusam star. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu god Murugan over the demon Surapadman. During the battle, Murugan is believed to have wielded a vel, a divine spear granted by his mother, Parvati.

Spiritual tradition

Hindu holy day

Festival

A divine bathing festival.

hindu festival

Observance by Hindu married women

Thiruvathira (also known as Thiruvathirai or Arudhra Darisanam) is a Hindu festival predominantly observed in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The term Thiruvathirai (Arudhra) in Tamil translates to "sacred grand wave," symbolizing the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva.

vaishnava Festival, Appearance day of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Upakarma (), also called Avani Avittam (, ), Janivarada Hunnime (), Gahma Purnima (), and Jamdhyala Paurnami () is a Vedic ritual practiced by Hindus especially Brahmanas: During the ritual, men change their sacred thread and begin to don a new one.

Hindu Shaivite Festival

hindu festival dedicated to Varuna

hindu observance