All
festivals observed by Bharatiyas have a marvelous inner meaning. But men
in general view them in terms of external observances and celebrate them
with feasts and frolic. These festivals were really intended to be used
for the exclusive worship of the Divine, enjoy the bliss of that devotion
and overcome pain and sorrow. These holy days were instituted for the purpose
of getting rid of ignorance and cultivating right knowledge, the higher
wisdom and cosmic consciousness.
-
Baba
From Digest II - A collection of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's sayings |
January
1
New Year |
January
14
Sankraanthi |
March
1
Mahaasivaraathri |
April
2
Ugadi |
April
11
Sri Raama Navami |
May
6
Easwaramma Day |
July
13
Guru Purnima |
August
19
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami |
August
31
Ganesh Chaturthi |
September
8
Onam |
October
5
Dasara or Vijayadashami |
October
25
Deepaavali |
November
8 - 9
Akhanda Bhajan |
November
19
Women's Day |
November
23
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 78th Birthday |
December
25
Christmas |