Hinduism
Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana
Hinduism is the world's oldest living religion and one of its most textually rich — its sacred literature spans over 4,000 years, from the ancient Vedas and Upanishads to the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. The Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, remains one of the most widely read philosophical texts in world history. Read the Gita and Vedas at Vedabase ↗
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🕉️ Hinduism Sacred Holidays
View full calendar →Diwali (Deepavali)
The Festival of Lights — the most celebrated Hindu holiday worldwide.
Holi
The Festival of Colors and Spring — celebrating love, joy, and the victory of good over evil.
Navratri
Nine nights honoring the divine feminine — Goddess Durga and her nine forms.
Makar Sankranti
The solar festival marking the sun's passage into Capricorn — a harvest celebration.
Krishna Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna — the divine teacher of the Bhagavad Gita.
Rama Navami
The birthday of Lord Rama — the embodiment of righteousness and dharma.
Maha Shivaratri
The Great Night of Shiva — the most sacred night for devotees of Lord Shiva.
Ganesh Chaturthi
The birthday of Lord Ganesha — the remover of obstacles and god of new beginnings.
Onam
Kerala's great harvest festival — celebrating the mythical golden age of King Mahabali.
Pongal
The Tamil harvest festival — four days of abundance and gratitude.
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
Honoring Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and learning — the herald of spring.
Guru Purnima
The full moon of gratitude — honoring spiritual teachers and the tradition of the guru.
Raksha Bandhan
The bond of protection — sisters tie a sacred thread on their brothers' wrists.
Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival)
The great chariot procession of Lord Jagannath — one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
Karva Chauth
A day-long fast by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Akshaya Tritiya
The auspicious day of inexhaustible merit — the most auspicious day of the Hindu year.
Chhath Puja
The ancient sun festival of Bihar — standing in water to offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
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