Sikh Festivals in India - Sikhism is one of the important religions in India and there are many festivals celebrated by Sikh/Punjabi community. Most of the Sikh festivals are events to commensurate the birth and teachings of 10 gurus of Sikhs and their teachings. The birthdays of all Gurus especially the first and last Sikh Guru is celebrated on a grand level. The other festivals that hold significant importance in Sikh festival calendar are Baisakhi, Hola Mohalla and Diwali. Know more on famous Sikh holidays and festivals celebrated by Sikhs and Punjabis all over India and worldwide.
Sikh Festival Calender 2011 | |||
| Sikh Holiday Dates in 2011 | |||
| January 2011 | 05 | Wednesday | Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh |
| 13 | Thursday | Lohri | |
| 31 | Monday | Birthday of Guru Har Rai (Nanakshahi calendar) | |
| March 2011 | 20 | Sunday | Hola Mohalla |
| April 2011 | 14 | Thursday | Baisakhi (Khalsa) |
| 18 | Monday | Birthday of Guru Angad Dev (Nanakshahi calendar) | |
| 18 | Monday | Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Nanakshahi calendar) | |
| May 2011 | 02 | Monday | Birthday of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi calendar) |
| 23 | Monday | Birthday of Guru Amar Das (Nanakshahi calendar) | |
| June 2011 | 16 | Thursday | Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi calendar) |
| July 2011 | 05 | Tuesday | Birthday of Guru Hargobind (Nanakshahi calendar) |
| 23 | Saturday | Birthday of Guru Har Krishen (Nanakshahi calendar) | |
| October 2011 | 09 | Sunday | Birthday of Guru Ram Das (Nanakshahi calendar) |
| 26 | Wednesday | Diwali | |
| November 2011 | 10 | Thursday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 24 | Thursday | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Nanakshahi calendar) | |
* According to (Nanakshahi calendar)
12 Months in a Sikh Calender
Chet - March 14 - (31 days)
Vaisakh - April 14 - (31 day)
Jeth - May 15 - (31 days)
Harh - June 15 - (31 days)
Sawan - July 16 - (31 days)
Bhadon - August 16 - (30 days)
Asu - September 15 - (30 days)
Katik - October 15 - (30 days)
Maghar - November 14 - (30 days)
Poh - December 14 - (30 days)
Magh - January 13 - (30 days)
Phagan - February 12 - (30/31 days)
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