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

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Mussulmana : The first day of the year is observed on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first Islamic year beginning in 610 AD during which the emigration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra

Buddista- Induista : 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.

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

Buddista- Induista : 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.

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

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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

Buddista- Induista : His day of Pitr Paksha or Mahalaya Amavasya has great significance and importance for all Hindus in all parts of the world. It is the annual festival for worshipping and propitiating the spirits of our ancestors, with devout prayers for peace and spiritual tranquility.

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Buddista- Induista : Seventh day of the Dashain festival. Fulpati, which means sacred flowers and leaves , is collected for three days from the jungle. The jamara (a six inch tall yellow grass) and kalash (holy vessel) to be used by the Royal Family are brought from the ancestral palace (the original royal palace used during Prithivi Narayan Shah's reign) in Gurkha in a three-day parade complete with military regiment and priests.

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Buddista- Induista : An integral part of the Dasara festival (festival of triumph), a Hindu festival. It is also called Astra Puja . In simple terms, it means “Worship of Implements.

Buddista- Induista : On the tenth day of Dashian, Dashami, the eldest of the family will give tika to all others. Parents will do this for their children and married children will visit their parents for this occasion.

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 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 : 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.

Cultura : Also called Bhai phonta :an event especially among Bengalis when the sister prays for her brother's safety, success and well being.This event is ceremoniously performed by the loving sister who religiously fasts the entire morning until she applies a 'phonta' of sandal wood paste on her

Cultura : An Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe. He spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement that arose in the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand in the late 19th century, during the British Raj, thereby making him an important figure in the history of the Indian independence movement. His achievements are even more remarkable for having been accomplished before the age of 25. His portrait hangs in the Central Hall of the Indian parliament; he is the only tribal leader to have been so honored. [Wikipedia]

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Buddista- Induista : Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti.

Sikhisme : Nanak (Nankana Sahib, 15 aprile 1469 – Kartarpur, 22 settembre 1539) è stato un mistico indiano, fondatore del sikhismo e primo dei Guru sikh. Sri Guru Nanak Dev nacque a Nankana Sahib (dal 1947 Punjab pakistano) nel mese di baisakhi (aprile-maggio) del 1469 e diventò il primo guru sikh nel mese di kartik (ottobre-novembre) del 1469: per questo motivo il suo compleanno viene festeggiato dai sikh il 13 novembre[1]. Morì il 7 settembre 1539 a Kartarpur (Punjab indiano). Wikipedia