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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

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

List and descriptions of major Hindu Punjabi festivals

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Other festivals

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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tej Bhatia (2013). Punjabi. Routledge. pp. 208–212. ISBN 978-1-136-89460-2.
  2. ^ "2021 Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal Time for Oakland, California, United States". Drik Panchang.
  3. ^ "Holi celebrated across Punjab, Haryana". Hindustan Times. March 18, 2014. Archived from the original on December 11, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Punjabiyat: The Cultural Heritage and Ethos of the People of Punjab by Jasbir SIngh Khurana Hemkunt Publishers (P) Ltd ISBN 978-81-7010-395-0
  5. ^ a b "Punjab: Fairs & Festivals". IndTravel.
  6. ^ "Maha Shivratri in India in 2021". Office Holidays.
  7. ^ Neel Kamal (February 20, 2012). "Mahashivratri was celebrated with fervor and gaiety in Punjab. Tens of thousands devotees from far off places landed at historic Shiva temple situated at village Ranike. It is said Pandvas had stayed here during their exile period and had worshipped Lord Shiva. Along with thousands of devotees, families of Trident group MD Rajinder Gupta, Oswal group chairman Kamal Oswal, Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon and many more dignitaries too landed to vow before Shivlingam". The Times of India.
  8. ^ "Raksha Bandhan celebrated in Punjab, Haryana with fervour". Hindustan Times. Press Trust of India. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on December 11, 2014.
  9. ^ Alop ho riha Punjabi virsa by Harkesh Singh Kehal Pub Lokgeet Parkashan ISBN 81-7142-869-X
  10. ^ Durga Puja
  11. ^ a b c "Punjab Festivals". BharatOnline.com.
  12. ^ "List of Holidays - 2014". Government of Punjab, India. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  13. ^ Madhusree Dutta; Neera Adarkar, eds. (1996). The nation, the state, and Indian identity. contributor: Majlis Organization (Bombay). Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-85604-09-1. ... originally was practised by women in Punjab and parts of UP, is gaining tremendous popularity ...
  14. ^ Prabhjot Singh (November 14, 2008). "Rail Roko Farmers resent preventive arrests". The Tribune.
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