Festivals in 2001


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


Sanathana Sarathi, May 1989
From Digest II - A collection of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's sayings

January 1
New Year
January 15
Sankraanthi
March 4
Mahaasivaraathri
April 5
Ugadi
April 12
Sri Raama Navami
May 6
Easwaramma Day
July 16
Guru Purnima
August 22
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami
September 1
Ganesh Chaturthi
September 10
Onam
October 7
Dasara or Vijayadashami
October 26
Deepaavali
November 11-12
Akhanda Bhajan
November 19
Women's Day
November 23
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 75th Birthday
December 25
Christmas