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 11
Mahaasivaraathri    |
April
13
Ugadi    |
April 21
Sri Raama Navami    |
April
24
Mahaasamaadhi Anniversary    |
May
6
Easwaramma Day    |
July
24
Guru Purnima    |
August 21
Onam    |
August 30
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami    |
September 10
Ganesh Chaturthi    |
October 15
Dasara or Vijayadashami    |
October 20
Avatarhood Decalaration Day    |
November
4
Deepaavali    |
November
13 - 14
Akhanda Bhajan    |
November
19
Ladies Day    |
November
23
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 96th Birthday    |
December
25
Christmas    |