Festivals and Holidays in November

Gain perspective on the holidays in November through a formal overview, which details each observance’s significance and impact:

1. Kut: Celebrated by the Kuki-Chin-Mizo tribes of Northeast India, Kut marks the end of the harvest season with vibrant dances, music, and traditional attire, showcasing rich cultural heritage.
2. Vishvakarma Puja: A tribute to Vishvakarma, the divine architect in Hindu mythology, this day is marked by worshipping tools, machinery, and workplaces, symbolizing respect for labour and craftsmanship.
3. Puducherry Liberation Day: Commemorates the liberation of Puducherry from French colonial rule. It’s a day of patriotic celebrations, reflecting on history, and acknowledging the region’s unique Franco-Indian culture.
4. Haryana Day: Marks the formation of Haryana state in 1966. Celebrated with cultural events, showcasing the state’s rich traditions, folk dances, and music, and reflecting on its progress.
5. Kannada Rajyotsava: Celebrated in Karnataka, this day marks the formation of the state. It’s a display of Karnataka’s cultural heritage, with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural programs.
6. Kerala Piravi: Marks the birth of the state of Kerala, celebrated with traditional festivities, cultural programs, and showcasing Kerala’s rich history, art forms, and cuisine.
7. Govardhan Puja: Celebrated the day after Diwali, this Hindu festival involves worshipping Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan, symbolizing the protection of nature and life.
8. Balipratipada: Marks the victory of Lord Vishnu in his dwarf incarnation Vamana over King Bali. It’s celebrated with colourful decorations, and rituals, and signifies the triumph of good over evil.
9. Ningol Chakouba: A Manipuri festival, it strengthens the bond between married daughters and their parental families, celebrated with special feasts and gift exchanges.
10. Vikram Samvat New Year: Marks the start of the Hindu lunar calendar’s new year, celebrated with rituals, prayers, and festive meals, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity.
11. Bhai Duj: A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters perform aarti, pray for their brothers’ long life, and brothers give gifts in return.
12. Chhath Puja: A significant Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, involving rigorous rituals like holy bathing, fasting, and offering prayers along riverbanks at sunrise and sunset.
13. Wangala Festival:A harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, marked by traditional dances, drum beats, and a thanksgiving ceremony to the Sun God.
14. Guru Nanak’s Birthday: Celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. It’s observed with prayers, processions, community services (langars), and hymn singing (kirtans).
15. Kartik Purnima: A Hindu and Jain festival on the full moon day of Kartik month. They are celebrated with ritual bathing, charity, and lighting of lamps on rivers.
16. Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary: Commemorates the birth of tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda. It’s a day to remember his contribution to India’s independence movement and tribal rights.
17. Kanaka Dasa Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Kanaka Dasa, a renowned poet, philosopher, and musician in Karnataka. Involves music recitals and discussions on his teachings.
18. Lhabab Deuchen: A Tibetan Buddhist festival, marking the descent of Buddha from heaven. She is celebrated with prayers, religious discourses, and various rituals.
19. Seng Kut Snem: A festival of the Khasi community in Meghalaya, celebrating cultural heritage with traditional music, dance, and social gatherings.
20. Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day: Commemorates the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur. He was observed with prayer meetings and hymn recitals in his honour.
21. Lachit Divas: Celebrates the heroism of Lachit Borphukan, a commander in Ahom kingdom. Marked with cultural events in Assam, highlighting bravery and patriotism.

Holidays in November 2024: November is a month of significant holidays in India that have cultural importance. You can find an excellent opportunity to feel the cultural enrichment as these holidays provide a closer look at different traditions across India. November 2024 is also a good time to enrich your knowledge about the historical events that back these festivals.

In this article, We have covered the list of holidays in November 2024 including Bank, Government, and long Weekend Holidays in November 2024.

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