February 2023 Calendar with Holidays India

February 2023 has a list of restricted holidays with important dates and timings that are significant to various religions and cultures. Among these days are Hazarat Ali’s Birthday, Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday, Thaipusam, Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Maha Shivratri, Shivaji Jayanti, Amavasya, Pournami, Sankashti Chaturthi, Karthigai, Pradosham, Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham, and Theipirai Muhurtham.

These holidays are celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by people of different beliefs across the world, but they are not necessarily observed nationwide in India. Some holidays, such as Maha Shivratri and Shivaji Jayanti, are more widely recognized and celebrated than others.

Each holiday has its own unique significance within the beliefs and cultural practices of different communities. Hazarat Ali’s Birthday, for example, commemorates the birth of the fourth caliph of Islam and a significant figure in Shia Islam. Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday marks the birth of a revered saint and poet in the Bhakti movement of Hinduism. Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Lord Murugan over evil, while Maha Shivratri is a major Hindu festival honoring the god Shiva. Shivaji Jayanti celebrates the birth of the great warrior king who founded the Maratha Empire in Western India. Amavasya and Pournami are important days in the Hindu lunar calendar, while Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to the worship of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. Karthigai is a Tamil Hindu festival of lights, while Pradosham is a day of worship for Lord Shiva. Valarpirai Suba Muhurtham and Theipirai Muhurtham are considered auspicious days for performing certain rituals and ceremonies.

Depending on the holiday and the customs associated with it, there may be certain restrictions or guidelines for observing the holiday. For example, some holidays may involve fasting or refraining from certain activities, while others may involve specific rituals.