Gudi Padwa, Navratri to Eid, Vishu, Puthandu & Ram Navami, Here’s a List of Upcoming Festivals in April 2024

This week, a colourful array of festivals unfolds, each offering a glimpse into diverse cultures and traditions. On April 9, Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga commences, coinciding with Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand (Jhulelal Jayanti), and Cheiraoba (Sajibu Nongma Pānba), marking the New Year in various regions with unique customs and festivities.

April 10 observes the start of Ramadan (Idu’l Fitr), a sacred month in Islam marked by fasting and spiritual reflection. April 13 brings Baisakhi, Mesha Sankranthi, and the Biju Festival, celebrating harvest and renewal.

April 14 sees the festivities of Yamuna Chhath, Bohag Bihu, Vishu, and Tamil New Year, while April 15 marks the Bengali New Year. Finally, April 17 commemorates Ram Navami, honouring the birth of Lord Rama with prayers and devotion. Throughout this week, communities unite in celebration, embracing their cultural heritage and rejoicing in the spirit of togetherness.

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1. Chaitra Navratri

   Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is also known as Vasant Navratri, as it falls in the spring season. During this festival, Hindus worship the nine forms of the goddess Durga.

2. Ugadi

   Ugadi is the New Year festival celebrated by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as Yugadi. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar.

3. Gudi Padwa

   Gudi Padwa is the New Year festival celebrated by the Marathi people. It is also known as Gudi Padva. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar.

4. Cheti Chand (Jhulelal Jayanti)

   Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year festival. It is also known as Jhulelal Jayanti. The festival marks the birth of Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhi community.

5. Cheiraoba (Sajibu Nongma Pānba)

   Cheiraoba is the New Year festival celebrated by the Meitei people of Manipur. It is also known as Sajibu Nongma Pānba. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Meitei calendar.

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Ramadan (Idu’l Fitr)

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Idu’l Fitr is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is expected on April 10 or 11 in India, depending on the sighting of the moon.

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Baisakhi

Baisakhi is a Sikh festival that celebrates the harvest season. It is also known as Vaisakhi. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Sikh calendar.

Mesha Sankranthi

Mesha Sankranthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the Sun’s entry into the zodiac sign Aries. It is also known as Vaishakha Sankranti. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu solar calendar.

Biju Festival

Biju Festival is a tribal festival celebrated in the state of Odisha. It is a festival of fertility and prosperity.

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Yamuna Chhath

Yamuna Chhath is a Hindu festival that celebrates the worship of the Yamuna River. It is also known as Chhath Puja. The festival is celebrated on the sixth day of the lunar month of Kartik.

Bohag Bihu

Bohag Bihu is the New Year festival celebrated by the Assamese people. It is also known as Rongali Bihu. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Assamese calendar.

Tamil New Year

Tamil New Year is the New Year festival celebrated by the Tamil people. It is also known as Puthandu. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Tamil calendar.

Vishu

Vishu celebrates the Malayali New Year in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Mahe of India. It falls on the first day of the month of Medam in the Malayalam Calendar (April 14 or 15 in the Gregorian calendar). It is the traditional new year, while the Kollam era calendar new year falls on the 1st Chingham.

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Bengali New Year

Bengali New Year is the New Year festival celebrated by the Bengali people. It is also known as Pohela Boishakh. The festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Bengali calendar.

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Ram Navami

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. It is also known as Rama Jayanti. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the lunar month of Chaitra.