Indian festivals in august 2021 that are full of amusement and religion (1)

Festivals are the most fun part of the year. Getting together with your family, friends, and cousins celebrating and having fun leaving the routine aside for a day or two are the highlights of a lifetime.

1. Indian Festivals in August
2021 that are full of
amusement and religion.

Festivals are the most fun part of the year. Getting together with
your family, friends, and cousins celebrating and having fun
leaving the routine aside for a day or two are the highlights of a
lifetime. Hence, it can be said that festivals play an important
role in creating bonds, memories, growth, learnings, and life in
general. That being said, let’s look at some of the festivals in
August that are going to be the center of all the fun.

2. August 01, Friendship Day.
The first Sunday of August is celebrated as Friendship Day and
this year it has fallen on the 1st, what a good start to the year.
On this day everyone celebrates their friendships with gifts such
as friendship bands, rings, or other presents that emphasize the
importance of a friend in their lives.

3. August 10, Islamic New Year.
Also known as Hijri New Year, the Islamic new year is
celebrated on the first day of the month of Muharram which
marks the beginning of the new Islamic calendar. The Islamic
lunar year consists of 354 days divided into 12 months and
Muharram is the first month in the Muslim calendar, also
considered as a sacred month. On this day people are generally
involved in religious acts of worship, prayers, and recitations
reflecting upon time and their life.

4. August 11, Hariyali Teej.
On this day, women worship the moon by fasting and celebrate
the festival by singing and dancing to traditional songs. As the
name suggests Hariyali Teej signifies greenery and so mostly
green dresses and bangles are worn. It is also known as Choti
Teej or Shravan Teej as it falls in the Shravana month of the
Hindu calendar.

August 12, Athachamayam.
Athachamayam is a cultural festival that marks the beginning of
Onam. The festival is a rare opportunity to witness all the folk
art forms of Kerala. Processions are carried to represent the
King of Kochi and his entourage, to commemorate the King’s
victory. The caravan is accompanied by caparisoned elephants,
floats, musical ensembles, and a variety of folk art forms.

5. August 13, Nag Panchami.
This day is celebrated by worshiping serpent gods and asking for
their forgiveness. Women usually celebrate this day by offering
milk and praying to serpent gods for the safety and health of
their families. It is believed that anything offered to snakes on
this day would reach directly to serpent gods.

6. August 15, Independence Day.
On 15th August Indian Independence day is celebrated
remembering the freedom of India from British rule on the date
in 1947. People throughout the country engage in activities and
tributes to the national heroes, marches are carried out by
soldiers and scouts, patriotic songs are played, and the tri-
colored flag is seen almost everywhere as the pride of the nation.

7. August 16, Parsi New Year.
Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz or Nowroz, is celebrated
to regard the beginning of the Iranian calendar. This day is
rejoiced by Iranians and the Parsi community around the world,
praying for good health and prosperity as they declutter their
homes, hearts, and minds of all unnecessary things. People
dress up in traditional attire, decorate their homes, prepare
delicious food and visit the Fire Temple to offer fruits,
sandalwood, milk, and flowers.

8. August 19, Muharram (Ashura).
Muharram is considered a sacred month in the Muslim
Calendar and the 10th day of Muharram is the day of Ashura.
The day is celebrated by Shia and Sunni Muslims from all over
the world. It is observed as a 10 day period of mourning for Shia
Muslims in remembrance of Husayn ibn Ali who was martyred
on this day. They usually dress up in black, take part in street
processions and chants while whipping their chests as a tribute
to the sacrifice of Husayn ibn Ali.

9. August 21, Onam.
Onam is celebrated for a 10 days period during which several
activities take place gathering a great deal of enthusiasm among
the people. Onam is a major festival of Kerala but is enjoyed by
every religion. The festival is celebrated by the lighting of
Nilavilakku followed by arati and waving of flowers over the
bible. During the festival, the state is filled with colors of fun
and joy raised by several events that take place.

10. August 22, Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi).
Raksha Bandhan is a festival to celebrate the bonds of siblings.
On this day, sisters tie rakhis to their brothers sharing with
them the responsibility to protect and stick together for a long
time. Sisters also make custom rakhis to show love and affection
to their brothers. This festival is widely celebrated in India
among siblings with rakhis, arati, and gifts.

11. August 22, Sanskrit Diwas.
Sanskrit Diwas is also known as Viswa Samskrita Dinam. It is a
day to celebrate and promote the ancient Indian language of
Sanskrit. The day indicates the importance of learning and
knowledge of Sanskrit as the mother of all Indian languages.
Sanskrit is first among the languages spoken in ancient India.

12. August 25, Kajari Teej.
Kajari Teej is also known as Badi Teej. The festival falls during
the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month according to the
North Indian calendar and Krishna Paksha of Shravan month
according to the South Indian calendar. On this day, the sacred
pooja of neem is carried out among various rituals and
traditions. Women sing Kajari songs and celebrate the day in
praise of Lord Krishna.

13. August 29, Shitla Satam.
Shitla Satam is a significant festival in Gujarat. It is celebrated
according to the beliefs that Goddess Shitla would protect her
worshipers and their families from diseases like measles and
chickenpox. On this day, the stove is not to be lit and the food
which is consumed should be made the day before and is served
cold. Hence, special food is prepared the day before by Gujarati
families also called Randhan Chhath and the festival is
celebrated with the sweet aroma of dishes in the air and huge
gatherings of family members.

14. August 30, Janmashtami.
Janmashtami is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Krishna. The
activities majorly include handi-phod, in which a pot is tied at a
certain distance above the ground and people form human
pyramids to break the pot and eat the curd symbolizing the
mischiefs of Lord Krishna, and people also dress up as Lord
Krishna, Radha, and other characters from the epics and take
part in plays and enjoy the festival.

15. August is a month full of festivities and holidays celebrated all
over India and thus the month is most anticipated and enjoyed.
And with this, the list of holidays in August 2021 ends but the
fun continues.