Engineer's Day
Celebrated on September 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, an outstanding engineer and statesman.
Festivals
Gandhi Jayanti
National holiday celebrating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, observed on October 2.
Ganesh Festival
Celebration honoring Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. Features elaborate idol installations and immersion processions.
Great Friday
Also known as Good Friday, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism.
Guru Purnima
A day to honor spiritual and academic teachers, celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha.