FESTIVAL CALENDAR FOR 2007
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

2006 Festival Calendar

January 1
New Year
January 14
Sankraanthi
February 16
Mahaasivaraathri
March 20
Ugadi
March 27
Sri Raama Navami
May 6
Easwaramma Day
July 29
Guru Purnima
August 27
Onam
September 4
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami
September 15
Ganesh Chaturthi
October 21
Dasara or Vijayadashami 
November 9
Deepaavali
November 10 - 11
Akhanda Bhajan
November 19
Women's Day
November 23
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 82nd Birthday
December 25
Christmas