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Birsa Munda Jayanti, also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, falls on 15 November 2025, marking 150 years of Birsa Munda’s legacy. Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal observe bank holidays, while Odisha holds events without closures. The day celebrates tribal pride, freedom struggles, and cultural unity through fairs, ceremonies, and educational programs nationwide.

Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day, celebrated on November 24th, marks the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru in 1675 for defending religious freedom. The day is observed with prayers, hymns, and Langar, honoring his courage and teachings on justice, equality, and the protection of human rights. His legacy continues to inspire resistance against religious oppression worldwide.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday, or Gurpurab, marks the birth of the Sikhism founder, celebrated annually on the full moon of Kartik. The day honors his teachings of equality, selfless service, and devotion to one God. Celebrations include early morning processions, hymns, and Langar (community meals) at Gurdwaras. This occasion fosters unity, peace, and spiritual reflection, inviting people of all faiths to come together in the spirit of compassion and equality.

Wangala Festival 2025, Meghalaya’s “Hundred Drums Festival,” will be held from 5th to 7th November 2025, with the main celebration on 7 November. The Garo people honor Saljong, the Sun God, with rituals, drumming, dance, and community feasts marking gratitude for a bountiful harvest.

Kanakadasa Jayanthi 2025 on November 8 celebrates the birth of Shri Kanaka Dasa, the 16th-century Kannada saint-poet and reformer. The day, a state public and bank holiday, features temple pujas, bhajans, processions, and cultural events across Karnataka that emphasize equality, devotion, and Kannada heritage.

Igas-Bagwal 2025, Uttarakhand’s Budhi Diwali, lands on November 1, 2025, eleven days after the plains’ Diwali. Expect Bhailo torch rituals, dhol-damaun beats, cattle veneration, and feasts of arsa and singal. Rooted in legends and agrarian life, Igas keeps the hills’ month-long festive arc alive as a regional public holiday and a living thread of folk identity.

On November 1, 2025, Karnataka celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava, the state’s Formation Day, honouring the merge of Kannada-speaking regions in 1956 and the state’s renaming in 1973. The day features flag-hoisting, the state anthem, cultural programmes, community engagement and the Rajyotsava Awards, all celebrating language, culture and unity.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, celebrated on 31st October every year, honours the Iron Man of India for his pivotal role in uniting the country after independence. Known as National Unity Day, it serves as a reminder of India's strength in unity and the importance of strong institutions. This blog explores the holiday’s significance, history, and relevance to today's generation.

Ningol Chakkouba is a culturally significant festival celebrated in Manipur, focusing on the bond between married daughters and their parental families. Observed annually in late October or early November, it blends tradition, familial values, and gift-giving customs. The festival increasingly intersects with gold purchases and festive financing. This blog explores its origins, rituals, evolving economic impact, and contemporary relevance within Manipuri communities across India and abroad.

Karwa Chauth 2025 will be observed on October 10, a day dedicated to fasting for the well-being and longevity of husbands. The ritual involves the pre-dawn meal (Sargi), a strict fast without food or water (Nirjala Vrat), and the Karwa Chauth Puja in the evening. Women break their fast after sighting the moon and offering prayers. The festival, rooted in history and myth, symbolizes marital devotion and love, with modern adaptations including husbands fasting alongside their wives. Key timings and auspicious moments for puja and moonrise are crucial for a successful celebration.