India is known for its vibrant culture and colorful festivals. The upcoming week is no exception. From Holi to Ganesh Chaturthi, several fasting festivals will be celebrated during the week of 15 to 21 March 2022. Let’s take a look at these festivals in more detail.
Holi: 15 March
Holi is a popular Hindu festival of colors and joy. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. On this day, people gather together and smear each other with colorful dyes and water. Sweets and savories are shared amongst friends and family. People also perform special rituals to mark the occasion.
Fasting: 16-20 March
Fasting is an integral part of the Hindu culture. During the week of 16 to 20 March, devotees will observe fasts to pay respect to various deities. Some of these fasts include the Mahavir Jayanti, Ram Navami, and Hanuman Jayanti fasts.
Mahavir Jayanti: 17 March
Mahavir Jayanti is a festival that celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism. On this day, devotees observe a strict fast and offer prayers to Mahavir. They also visit Jain temples and make donations to the needy.
Ram Navami: 19 March
Ram Navami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. On this day, devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to Lord Rama. They also recite the Ramayana, the epic poem about the life of Lord Rama.
Hanuman Jayanti: 20 March
Hanuman Jayanti is a festival that celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the monkey god. On this day, devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to Hanuman. They also visit temples dedicated to Hanuman and perform special rituals.
Ganesh Chaturthi: 21 March
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to Lord Ganesha. They also visit temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha and perform special rituals.
The upcoming week of 15 to 21 March 2022 will be filled with vibrant festivals and fasting rituals. From Holi to Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees will celebrate these festivals with joy and devotion. It is an opportunity to connect with our culture and traditions, and to experience
