April

Ramanavami (Across India) April 3

This is the birthday of Lord Rama. In most big cities, there are processions with floats that depict his life from the epic Ramayana.

Mahavir Jayanti (Across India) April 7

It’s the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism. Special prayers offered at all Jain temples and shrines.

Baisakhi (Across North India) April 14

This marks the Hindu New Year. Celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm by the Sikhs, there are dances and feasts.