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Book: Hinduism in Five Minutes

Chapter: 48. What are Significant Holidays or Festivals for Hindus?

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.41716

Blurb:

Hindus across India celebrate a variety of holidays, but no festivals are celebrated by everyone. This essay presents some examples of that variety and the regional and local factors that contribute to the range of festivals associated with Hinduism.

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