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Here's a quick guide to some major Indian festivals and the typical time they are celebrated:

1. **Makar Sankranti** - January 14 (fixed date)

   - Celebrates the harvest and sun’s transition into Capricorn (Makar Rashi).

2. **Pongal** - Mid-January (4 days)

   - Tamil harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God.

3. **Republic Day** - January 26 (fixed date)

   - Marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

4. **Maha Shivaratri** - February/March

   - Dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with fasting and night vigils.

5. **Holi** - March (full moon day of Phalguna month)

   - Festival of colors marking the arrival of spring.

6. **Ram Navami** - March/April

   - Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.

7. **Eid al-Fitr** - Varies (based on lunar calendar)

   - Marks the end of Ramadan with prayers and feasts.

8. **Raksha Bandhan** - August (full moon day of Shravana month)

   - Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

9. **Independence Day** - August 15 (fixed date)

   - Celebrates India's independence from British rule.

10. **Ganesh Chaturthi** - August/September

   - Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha with 10 days of festivities.

11. **Onam** - August/September

   - Harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, marking the return of King Mahabali.

12. **Janmashtami** - August/September

   - Marks the birth of Lord Krishna with fasting and night vigils.

13. **Gandhi Jayanti** - October 2 (fixed date)

   - Celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.

14. **Dussehra** - September/October (10th day after Navratri)

   - Symbolizes the victory of good over evil, celebrating Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.

15. **Diwali** - October/November (New moon day of Kartika month)

   - Festival of lights celebrating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and victory of light over darkness.

16. **Guru Nanak Jayanti** - November

   - Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

17. **Christmas** - December 25 (fixed date)

   - Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with feasts, decorations, and gatherings.

Each festival may vary slightly depending on regional customs and the lunar calendar, especially for Hindu festivals.

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