Basant बसंत bah-SUNT A spring festival celebrated in various parts of India and Pakistan. festival · Sanskrit
Diwali दिवाली dee-VAH-lee Hindu festival of lights celebrated across India and the South Asian diaspora. festival · Sanskrit
Dussehra दशहरा duh-SHEH-rah Hindu festival marking Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana. festival · Sanskrit
Holi होली HOH-lee Hindu spring festival of colours marking the triumph of good over evil. festival · Sanskrit
Navratri नवरात्रि nuv-RAH-tree Nine-night Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga in her nine forms. festival · Sanskrit
Raksha Bandhan रक्षा बंधन RUCK-shah BUN-dun Hindu festival where sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists. festival · Sanskrit