India (Sikkim) : giorni festivi, ferie nazionali, chiusura delle banche, vacanze scolastiche

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Ferie secolare : Anniversary of Nepali Litterateur Bhanu Acharya

Buddista (Vajrayana) : It marks the day on which Lord Buddha gave his first sermon on the Four Noble Truths to his first five disciples in the Deer Park at Sarnath, more than 2500 years ago

Ferie secolare : Festival of the Lepcha people of north-east India. The festival occurs usually in the month of August. According to Lepcha belief, their ancestors went atop the Tendong Mountain to escape from 40 days and 40 nights of continuous rain. This festival commemorates that happening [Wikipedia]

Ferie secolare : In ricordo del giorno in cui l'India ottenne l'indipendenza dagli inglesi nel 1947

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Buddista (Vajrayana) : The annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is meant to commemorate the abiding ties between siblings of opposite sex, usually takes place in late August, and is marked by a very simple ceremony in which a woman ties a rakhi — which may be a colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative string — around the wrist of her brother(s). The word raksha signifies protection, and bandhan is an association signifying an enduring sort of bond; and so, when a woman ties a rakhi around the waist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him. He, likewise, recognizes the special bonds between them, and by extending his wrist forward, he in fact extends the hand of his protection over her.

Cultura : In this festival dedicated to Mt. Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of Sikkim and to Yabdu, the supreme commander of Mount Khangchendzonga. It is staged in front of the Tsuklakhang monastery in the former palace compound in Gangtok

Buddista- Induista : Hindu celebration of the birthday of Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Sweets, fruits and milk products are available in abundance. Sri or Shree: A prefix denoting auspiciousness

Buddista- Induista : Hartalika. On this day Goddess Parvati is worshipped. Women, married and unmarried, mainly of Khas ethnicity, assemble at one place, in their finest attire and start dancing and singing devotional songs. Amidst all this, the grand feast takes place. The jollity often goes on till midnight, after which the 24-hour fast starts.

Buddista (Theravada) : The celebrations consist of two events, Indra Jatra and Kumari Jatra. Indra Jatra is marked by masked dances of deities and demons, displays of sacred images and tableaus in honor of the deity Indra, the king of heaven. Kumari Jatra is the chariot procession of the living goddess Kumari.

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Ferie secolare : È l'uomo che ha avuto un ruolo fondamentale per l'inidpendenza dell'India dall'Impero Britannico grazie al potere della sua forza di volontà e alla sua semplicità. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, detto 'Bapu' o 'Padre della nazione', nacque il 2 Ottobre 1869 a Porbunder, Gujarat. Studiò Giurisprudenza nel Regno Unito e mise in prarica i suoi studi in Sud Africa. Abbandonò la professione per rientrare in India a lottare per la libertà. Gandhiji predicò il vero e l''Ahimsa'(la non-violenza). Fondò la 'Satyagraha', movimento indiano per la libertà. Credeva in una vita semplice e nello 'Swadeshi'. Provò al mondo intero che è possiblie ottenere la libertà con la nono-violenza. Gandhiji rimane un simbolo di pace e di verità. www.indiaa2z.com

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Buddista- Induista : The third day of the Tihar Festival of Lights is called Laxmi puja . This is the day when Nepalis worship the goddess of wealth. On this day, early in the morning the cow is worshipped. Tika is put on her head and a garland around her neck, and then she feasts with delicious food. A cow also symbolises wealth and she is the most holy animal for Hindus.

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Buddista- Induista : The main festival in Bengal in tribute to goddess Durga. Bengalis celebrate with new clothes and other gifts which are worn on the evenings when the family goes out to see the pandals (temporary structures set up to venerate Durga).

Buddista- Induista : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)

Buddista- Induista : La vittoria di Durga, la distruzione dei Vasanas (soggettività, desideri...) e raggiungimento del Se Stesso Profondo. Preponderanza di Saraswati (la scienza pura) su Lakshmi (le scienze applicate) RAJASTHAN, MANIPUR, HIMACHAL PRADESH: preceduto da un giorno festivo 2 giorni dopo (es. Giovedì E Domenica)

Buddista- Induista : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)

Buddista- Induista : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)

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Buddista (Theravada) : Celebration of his return to earth from heaven. Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal, and his mother expired after seven days. At the age of 41, he ascended to heaven to preach to his mother. Nuns and monks and king Zug Chen Nyingpo were worried because they did not know where hewas. His disciple, the clairvoyant Sharibu, had a vision of the lord to be in heaven. Another disciple of Lord Buddha, Mao gyel ge bu, who was known to possess miraculous powers, ascended to heaven and requested Buddha to return to earth. He agreed to descend.

Buddista- Induista : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days

Buddista- Induista : Il festival delle luci comincia i festeggiamenti. La settimana La segna 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (anno nuovo), 5.Bhai-beej. Ognuna delle 4 caste festeggia in modo diverso, ma la festività riguarda principalmente la casta di Vai.

Buddista- Induista : The day Krishna defeated Indra

Buddista- Induista : Called Bhaubeej in India, this is a Bhai Bij legend in Hindu mythology: after slaying Narkasur, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra who gave him a warm welcome with sweets and flowers. She also affectionately applied tilak on Krishna's forehead. Since then the custom of celebrating Bhaubeej or Bhai Bij started. Carrying forward the Bhaubeej ceremony in traditional style, sisters' perform arti of their brother and apply a red tika on the brother's forehead. This teeka ceremony, on the occasion of Bhai Bij signifies sister's sincerest prayers for the long and happy life of her brother. In return brothers bless their sisters and treat them with Bhaubeej or cash gifts. (Wikipedia)