September 2018 Festivals and Holiday Calendar: Krishna Janmashtami to Ganesh Chaturthi, Know All Important Event Dates and List of Hindu Fasts for the Month

Two of the biggest Hindu festivals, Krishna Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi is going to be celebrated in September 2018. In fact, devotees will revere Lord Balram, elder brother of Lord Krishna on the very first day of the month as Balaram Jayanti. It will be followed by the 5245th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna celebrated as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami on September 2. Devotees will observe fast on Sunday, and the grand celebrations will continue till next day on September 3 with Dahi Handi. The 10-day festival Ganesh Chaturthi is another big festival in the September 2018 holidays and events calendar. Apart from these two, there is a long list of Hindu fasts taking place this month. Muharram or Islamic New Year, also known as Arabic New Year or Hijri New Year – an important date for Muslims will also take place in September. Among the significant events, India will be celebrating Teachers’ Day, Engineers’ Day and Hindi Diwas. August 2018 Festivals and Holiday Calendar: Friendship Day to Raksha Bandhan, Know All Important Event Dates and List of Hindu Fasts for the Month.

There is a reason why India is called the land of fasts, festivals and events. If August had notable days like Friendship Day, Independence Day of India, Eid al-Adha, Thiru Onam and Raksha Bandhan, get ready to enjoy grander festivities in September. As mentioned above, the ninth month begins with Krishna Janmashtami on September 2 and 3. The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees celebrate the day with joy and enthusiasm, observe fast, sing Krishna bhajans, prepare mahabhog, prasad, visit temples and if possible join in celebrations at Mathura and Vrindavan, holy places related to Krishna. Dahi Handi, an important part of Janmashtami festivities take place in Maharashtra and nearby regions of the state.  Janmashtami & Dahi Handi 2018 Date: Confusion Over Whether Festival Is on September 2 or 3; Know Exact Tithi As per Hindu Calendar.

Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, commemorating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the Elephant God is one of the most-awaited festivals in the year. Celebrated over ten days, Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 date is September 13. A day before, worshippers will observe Gowri Habba, a festival that celebrates the goddess Gowri or Gauri, who is venerated as the mother of Ganesha. The vibrant celebration will end with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi (September 23). Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 Date: Significance, History, Importance, Rituals & Why is the Festival of Ganpati Celebrated for 10 Days.

2018 September Timetable for Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar

Muslims too have another special occasion this month with Islamic New Year falling on September 12. The Islamic New Year also known as Arabic New Year or Hijri New Year is celebrated on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar. And there are days like Teachers’ Day celebrated on September 5 and Engineer's Day in India on September 15. There are important fasts such as Vishwakarma Puja, Aja Ekadashi, Mahalakshmi Vrat, Masik Shivaratri and Durgashtami and Hartalika Teej. Happy celebrations and holidays!

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