What is the primary significance of Hindu festivals?

Hindu festivals celebrate various deities, historical events, seasonal changes, and philosophical concepts, fostering spiritual growth, community bonding, and cultural preservation across generations.

What are some of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals?

Some of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals include Diwali (Festival of Lights), Holi (Festival of Colors), Navratri (nine nights devoted to Goddess Durga), Krishna Janmashtami, and Maha Shivaratri.

How are Hindu festivals typically celebrated?

Celebrations often involve elaborate rituals, prayers (pujas), traditional music and dance, feasting, decorating homes, exchanging gifts, and community gatherings at temples or homes.

Do all Hindu festivals occur on the same day globally?

While many major festivals are observed worldwide, the exact dates can vary based on regional calendars, lunar cycles, and local traditions within the Hindu diaspora.