Mahishasura Mardini
The form of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
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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
The god of the planet Mars, associated with energy, ambition, and courage.
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
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).
Monti Fest
A Mangalorean Catholic festival combining the Nativity of Mary and harvest festival, celebrated with blessing of new crops and family feast.