FESTIVAL CALENDAR FOR 2012
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

2011 Festival Calendar

January 1
New Year  
January 14
Sankraanthi   
February 20
Mahaasivaraathri   
March 23
Ugadi   
April 1
Sri Raama Navami   
April 24
Mahaasamaadhi Anniversary   
May 6
Easwaramma Day   
July 3
Guru Purnima   
August 10
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami   
August 29
Onam   
Septmber 19
Ganesh Chaturthi   
October 24
Dasara or Vijayadashami    
November 10 - 11
Akhanda Bhajan   
November 13
Deepaavali   
November 19
Ladies Day   
November 23
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 87th Birthday   
December 25
Christmas