Indian Festivals 2025 - Dates and Celebrations Explained

Why Hindus Celebrate New Years on January 14 Why do millions of Hindus celebrate New Year on January 14 instead of January 1? This video explains the real meaning behind Makar Sankranti and Pongal, two major Hindu festivals celebrated on the same day across India—but in very different ways. Unlike the Western New Year, which follows a civil calendar, Hindu festivals are based on the Sun’s movement and the solar calendar. On January 14, the Sun enters Capricorn (Makara) and begins its northward j

Major Hindu festivals and fasts for October-December 2026, complete list in Hindi. Complete details