Tulsi Pujan Diwas
Celebration dedicated to the Tulsi plant (holy basil), considered sacred in Hinduism. Involves worship and ritual marriage to Vishnu.
Festivals
Tusu Parab
A folk festival celebrated in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha during Makar Sankranti, especially by tribal communities.
Ugadi
New Year's Day for the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. Features special dishes combining six different flavors representing life's emotions.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
A sacred day for devotees of Lord Vishnu, believed to be when the doors to Vaikuntha (Vishnu's abode) remain open for devotees.
Van Mahotsav
Annual tree-planting festival celebrated in July, raising awareness about forest conservation and the importance of trees.
Vasant Panchami
Marks the beginning of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, arts, and science.