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Mahavir Janma Kalyanak

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak

Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara and founder of modern Jainism.

Mahishasura Mardini

Mahishasura Mardini

The form of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti

A harvest festival marking the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and special foods.

Mangala

Mangala

The god of the planet Mars, associated with energy, ambition, and courage.

Manusmriti Dahan Din

Manusmriti Dahan Din

Commemorates Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's burning of the Manusmriti text in 1927 as a protest against caste discrimination.

Mīmāṃsā – School of Vedic Exegesis and Ritual

Mīmāṃsā – School of Vedic Exegesis and Ritual

Founded by Jaimini (3rd century BCE), Mīmāṃsā (also called Pūrva Mīmāṃsā) focuses on the correct interpretation of Vedic rituals and texts. It developed hermeneutic principles, linguistic analysis, and a unique theory of intrinsic validity of knowledge (svataḥ prāmāṇya).