Pusnâ
A tribal harvest festival celebrated in parts of Chhattisgarh, particularly by the Baiga tribe.
Festivals
Radha Ashtami
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Radha, the chief consort of Lord Krishna in Hindu traditions.
Raksha Bandhan
A celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a decorative thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists, receiving gifts and protection in return.
Rama Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the protagonist of the epic Ramayana.
Ramadan (Roza)
The Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
National Unity Day celebrated on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.