Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana and coincides with Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. The festival marks the culmination of the nine-day Navratri and is observed across India with unique regional traditions.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the “festival of lights.” It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, with lamps, candles, and fireworks illuminating homes and public spaces across India and the world.
Sama Chakeva is a traditional Mithila folk festival celebrated in the Maithili-speaking regions of northern Bihar, India, and southern Nepal. Observed in the lunar month of Kartik (October–November), it honors the affectionate bond between brothers and sisters and carries deep cultural, ecological, and artistic significance in Mithila society.
Madhushravani is a traditional Maithili festival celebrated primarily by married women in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. Observed during the lunar month of Sawan (July–August), it combines rituals of fertility, mythology, and devotion to nature, especially snakes. The festival symbolizes marital harmony, ecological respect, and continuity of cultural heritage among Maithil women.
Chhath Puja is a major Hindu festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God (Surya) and his sister Chhathi Maiya (Shashthi Devi), celebrating the life-giving energy of the sun and the harmony between humanity and nature. It is mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal, and among diaspora communities worldwide.
