The Most Famous Holidays & Festivals in November in India
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| Most Important Holidays and Popular Festivals in November in India |
The onset of cooler weather in India commences in the month of November. Towards the conclusion of October, the occurrence of regular precipitation would diminish, leading to a gradual decrease in temperature.
With the impending arrival of the full moon, this month presents a multitude of auspicious dates and distinctive celebrations. Numerous religious festivities and jubilant occurrences can be observed at diverse locations throughout the nation.
Full Calendar for Most Important Holidays in India in November
This webpage presents a comprehensive compilation of all public holidays observed in India, serving as a national calendar. The aforementioned dates are subject to potential modifications in accordance with official announcements. Therefore, it is advised to periodically revisit this source for any updates. Please navigate downwards to access the national list or select the calendar specific to your state.
| 1 Nov | Mon | Kut | MN |
| 1 Nov | Mon | Puducherry Liberation Day | PY |
| 1 Nov | Mon | Haryana Day | HR |
| 1 Nov | Mon | Kannada Rajyothsava | KA |
| 4 Nov | Thu | Diwali | National |
| 5 Nov | Fri | Deepavali Holiday | DD, HR, KA, MH, RJ, UK & UP |
| 5 Nov | Fri | Vikram Samvat New Year | GJ |
| 5 Nov | Fri | Govardhan Puja | DD & DN |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Bhai Dooj | GJ, RJ, SK, UK & UP |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Ningol Chakkouba | MN |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Chhath Puja | BR, CG, DD, DN & JH |
| 11 Nov | Thu | Chhath Puja Holiday | BR |
| 12 Nov | Fri | Wangala Festival | ML |
| 19 Nov | Fri | Karthika Purnima | OR & TG |
| 19 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | National except 15 states |
| 23 Nov | Tue | Seng Kut Snem | ML |
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List of most popular festivals in India in November
Rann Utsav, Kutch
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Date : 11th Nov – 28th Feb
This is a variation of the desert carnival that occurs in Gujarat's Kutch region. Dance, folk music, handicraft stalls, desert adventure sports, food stalls, local excursions, and much more fill the days. For a wonderful time in the cool desert at night, you can find many basic and opulent tents on the sand. This festival begins on November 11th, 2020, and runs through February 28th, 2021. The best times to go to this carnival are on nights with a full moon, such as November 29, 30, December 29, 31, January 28, 29, and February 26, 27, 28. The Great Rann salt desert of Kutch, Gujarat, is the location of this carnival.
Chhat Puja
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Date : 20th Nov
Every state in North India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, and others, celebrates this festival. Along the banks of the Ganges River is the ideal location to take in this festival. If you want to see this festival, Varanasi is a good tourist destination, as is Mumbai's Juhu Beach. This festival is held on November 20 at dusk. Near the river's edge, people congregate and chant prayers together. They carry out numerous rituals and sing songs in praise of the Sun God. The ritual that takes place at dusk is an interesting thing to photograph and observe.
Diwali
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Date : 4th Nov
The most well-known Diwali festival, also referred to as the festival of lights, is very uplifting. The most anticipated festival in India consists of a series of rituals that last for four days, and each day has a significant meaning. This lovely festival symbolizes good things like the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. Due to rituals like deep cleaning homes and offices, Diwali preparation starts well before the auspicious day.READ MORE: Diwali: Some interesting things you should know about this festival!
Bhai Dooj
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Date: 6th Nov
Similar to Raksha Bandhan, the Indian holiday of Bhai Dooj honors the unbreakable bond between siblings. The extension of Diwali is known as Bhai Phonta, Bhaubeej, or Bhaiya Duj in some regions of the nation. Sisters pray for the welfare of their brothers on this auspicious occasion to commemorate the sacred relationship between siblings. In the hopes that Lord Yama will grant their brothers a long life, sisters apply tilak to their foreheads and fasten the Raksha sutra around their wrists. The festival also includes the sweet custom of gift-giving to sisters to express their affection. Although nothing can ever replace emotions, it's just a small act of gratitude from brothers to their devoted and kind sisters.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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Date : 19th Nov
Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh religion, left a legacy that is upheld by Sikh and non-Sikh communities worldwide. The celebration of Guru Nanak Dev's birthday, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is a significant event, particularly in Punjab and neighboring states where Gurdwaras are decorated with a variety of fairy lights.
Hampi Festival
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Date: First week of November
The Vijaya Utsav is another name for this Hampi (Karnataka) annual festival. This celebration of culture dates back to the Vijayanagara era. Fireworks, processions, traditional music, dance, drama, puppet shows, and processions are all used to celebrate the festival.
This three-day festival draws visitors from all over the world. There are many stalls set up during this festival where you can purchase traditional mementos, musical instruments, clothing, and other goods. The Jumbo Savari, or elephant march, is the highlight of the event. A light and sound show is presented by day's end.
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