As August 2024 unfolds, various festivities and public holidays are lined up across India. Here`s a snapshot of the significant holidays for the month:
• August 4, 2024 (Sunday): Enjoy a relaxing weekend.
• August 8, 2024: Tendong Lho Rum Faat - A festival celebrated by the Lepcha community in Sikkim.
• August 10, 2024 (2nd Saturday): Weekend break.
• August 11, 2024 (Sunday): Another weekend day to unwind.
• August 13, 2024: Patriot’s Day - Observed in some states to honor national pride.
• August 15, 2024: A trio of celebrations:
- Independence Day - Celebrating India`s freedom and sovereignty.
- Parsi New Year’s Day - Marking the beginning of the Parsi New Year.
- Nauraj - Celebrated by the Parsis and other communities.
• August 18, 2024 (Sunday): A restful weekend.
• August 19, 2024: A day of twin festivities:
- Raksha Bandhan - A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
- Jhulana Purnima - A Hindu festival celebrating the swing festival dedicated to Lord Krishna.
• August 20, 2024: Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi
• August 24, 2024 (4th Saturday): Enjoy a long weekend.
• August 25, 2024 (Sunday): End of the weekend.
• August 26, 2024: Janmashtami - Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with fervor.
Mark your calendars and plan ahead for these vibrant and culturally rich celebrations throughout August!