| Esala Perahera - Sabato 8 Luglio, 2017 Buddista- Induista : On the Esala full moon, the Kandy Esala Perahera takes place. The most important and spectacular festival in SL, it is the climax of 10 days and nights of increasing frenetic activity in Kandy. Thousands of dancers, drummers, and temple chieftains take part in the parade that also features 50 or more magnificently decorated elephants honouring the Sacred Tooth relic of the Golden Temple. Smaller peraheras are held at this time at other locations in the island.
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| Bonalu - Lunedí 10 Luglio, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Goddess Mahakali is worshiped. Bonalu is an annual festival of Telangana celebrated in Twin Cities Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other parts of Telangana, India. It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, in July/August. Special poojas are performed for Yellamma on the first and last day of the festival. The festival is also considered a thanksgiving to the Goddess for fulfillment of vows.
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| Ker Puja - Sabato 15 Luglio, 2017 Buddista- Induista : The celebration occurs two weeks after the Kharchi Puja to honor Ker, the guardian deity of Vastu Devata. It includes offerings, sacrifices, and a prescribed boundary which both safeguards people from calamities and saves people from external aggression. The puja was initiated by the Tripura rajas. Participation in the puja is required for the Halam tribe. For 2.5 days during the festival, entrances to the capital are closed, and participants, including the reigning sovereign, are not allowed to wear shoes, light a fire, dance, or sing. [Wikipedia]
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| Festa di U Tirot Sing - Martedí 17 Luglio, 2018 Buddista- Induista : Irot Sing, also known as U Tirot Sing, was one of the chiefs of the Khasi people in the early 18th century. He drew his lineage from the Syiemlieh clan.He was Syiem (chief)of Nongkhlaw, part of the Khasi Hills. His title was Syiem — a constitutional head sharing corporate authority with his Council, generally representatives of leading clans within his territory. Tirot Sing fought against British attempts to take over control of the Khasi Hills [Wikipedia]
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| Teej - Mercoledí 26 Luglio, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Teej, Hartalika. On this day Goddess Parvati is worshipped. Women, married and unmarried, mainly of Khas ethnicity, assemble at one place, in their finest attire and start dancing and singing devotional songs. Amidst all this, the grand feast takes place. The jollity often goes on till midnight, after which the 24hour fast starts.
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| Raksha Bandhan / Nikini Poya (Janai Purnima) - Lunedí 7 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Il festival annuale di Raksha Bandhan, onora il legame costante tra figli di sesso differente, e si festeggia nel mese di agosto, con una cerimonia molto semlpice in cui una donna lega un rakhi — che può essere un laccio variopinto, un semplice braccialetto o un nastro decorativo - al polso di suo fratello. La parola "raksha" vuol dire protezione, e "bandhan" sta a significare un legame profondo; così quando una donna lega un rakhi al polso di suo fratello, dimostra il suo amore per lui. Lui, riconosce questo legame speciale tra loro e porgendo il polso mostra il suo senso di protezione nei suoi confronti.
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| Raksha Bandhan - Lunedí 7 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : The annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is meant to commemorate the abiding ties between siblings of opposite sex, usually takes place in late August, and is marked by a very simple ceremony in which a woman ties a rakhi — which may be a colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative string — around the wrist of her brother(s). The word raksha signifies protection, and bandhan is an association signifying an enduring sort of bond; and so, when a woman ties a rakhi around the waist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him. He, likewise, recognizes the special bonds between them, and by extending his wrist forward, he in fact extends the hand of his protection over her.
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| Swing Festival - Lunedí 7 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Jhulan Purnima: All devotees wait patiently in a queue to swing Their Lordships. The swing (jhulana) beautified with splendid flower decorations, colorful beads, etc. A special flower rope is used to pull the swing. An arotik is performed after Sri Sri Radha Madhava are seated on the swing, and devotees bring a variety of bhoga to please Their Lordships. Kirtana and bhajans go on for almost two hours, and many visitors join in to pull Their Lordship's swing.
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| Festa facoltativa - Martedí 8 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Raksha Bandhan
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| Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami) - Lunedí 14 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Sri o Shree: prefisso che indica il buon auspicio
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| Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami) - Martedí 15 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Krishna (literally black , dark , dark-blue ) is a Hindu deity, regarded as an avatar of Vishnu and in some traditions considered the Supreme Being. Krishna is often depicted as an infant or young boy playing a flute as in the Bhagavata Purana or as a youthful prince giving direction and guidance as in the Bhagavad Gita. The stories of Krishna appear across a oad spectrum of Hindu philosophical and theological traditions.They portray him in various perspectives: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero and the Supreme Being.
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| Varasiddhi Shri Vinayaka Vratha - Venerdí 25 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista :
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| Ganesh Chaturthi - Venerdí 25 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Gli Hindu preparano questq festa per 10 giorni: le loro case devono ezssere pulite e purificate, in particolare l? dove si poser? la statuetta di Ganesh. Coloro che partecipano attivamente ala sfilata preparano anche i costumi. Numerose ceriomnie religiose si celebrano ugualmente durante questo periodo. La festa culmina il decimo giorno (quest'anno il 10 di settembre). Le strade delle principali citta indiane - in particolare a Bombay - diventano teatro di una manifestazione populare indescrivibile. Ed arriva l'ultimo giorno, quello della sfilata degli idoli
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| Ganesh Chaturthi (giorno dopo) - Sabato 26 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista :
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| Ganesh Chaturthi - Sabato 26 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : During ten days, Hindus must prepare the celebration at home: their house must be cleaned up and purified, in particular at the place where the Ganesh statue wil be put. Those who participate in the procession, end and highlight of this celebration, also prepare their costume. Various religious ceremonies are celebrated. On the tenth day, the celebration culminates. Streets of main cities, especially Mumbaï (Bombay) are the field of extraordinary popular demonstrations. In this day, giant elephant idols are preceded by dancers and musicians.
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| Sri Chand day - Mercoledí 30 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Baba Sri Chand (8 September 1494 – 13 January 1629), was the founder of the ascetic sect of Udasi and was the elder son of Guru Nanak, first Guru and founder of Sikhism. He was born to Mata Sulakhani on Bhadra sudi 9, 1551 Bikrami (i.e. 8 September 1494)
ਪੁਤ੍ਰੀ ਕਉਲੁ ਨ ਪਾਲਿਓ ਕਰਿ ਪੀਰਹੁ ਕੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਮੁਰਟੀਐ॥
His sons did not obey His Word; they turned their backs on Him as Guru.
ਦਿਲਿ ਖੋਟੈ ਆਕੀ ਫਿਰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਬੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਭਾਰੁ ਉਚਾਇਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਛਟੀਐ॥
These evil-hearted ones became rebellious; they carry loads of sin on their backs
Some organizations, like Gobind Sadan, Damdami Taksal, a few Nihangs, and even a few Jathedars of takhat, admire Sri Chand Ji for his contribution. Sri Chand Ji is said to have composed an Aarta – a poem in name of his father, Nanak.
After having differences with many subsequent Sikh gurus, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan, however there was reconciliation between Sri Chand and sixth Sikh Guru Guru Hargobind. He died at Kiratpur on 13 January 1629. [Wikipedia]
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| Teja Dasami - Giovedí 31 Agosto, 2017 Buddista- Induista : Observed by the Jat community on the 10th day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Bhadrapad month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in North India, dedicated to a local deity named Tejaji.
The popular belief is that Tejaji used to rescue people from snake bites. He is worshipped by people to escape from deadly snake bites. People also pray to the deity for the speedy recovery of people who had been bitten by poisonous snakes.
Fairs are held in temple towns that have temples dedicated to Tejaji.
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