Festivals

Jitiya

Jitiya

A festival observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Nepal where mothers fast without water for the well-being of their children.

Jivitputrika

Jivitputrika

Also known as Jitiya, a festival where mothers observe rigorous fasting for the long life and well-being of their children.

Karam

Karam

A harvest festival celebrated in parts of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, involving the worship of Karam Devta for prosperity.

Karnataka Rajyotsava

Karnataka Rajyotsava

State festival of Karnataka celebrated on November 1 to commemorate the formation of the state in 1956.

Kartik Purnima

Kartik Purnima

A holy day celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month, associated with various legends including the Samudra Manthan.

Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth

A one-day festival where married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.