| New Year's Day - Friday January 1, 2021 Secular holiday :
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| School holidays - Friday January 1, 2021 School holidays : Http://sikkimhrdd.org
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| Public holiday - Saturday January 9, 2021 Secular holiday :
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| Prithvi Jayanti - Monday January 11, 2021 Buddhism (Theravada) : Magh Sankrati
in honor of the contribution of then King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the builder of modern Nepal
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| Day of Offerings - Thursday January 14, 2021 Secular holiday : Women sing and dance, men play archery, picnics are organized more popular in Eastern Bhutan
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| Republic Day - Tuesday January 26, 2021 Secular holiday : It was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress at midnight of December 31, 1929 - January 1, 1930, that the Tri-Colour Flag was unfurled by the nationalists and a pledge taken that every year on January 26, the Independence Day would be celebrated and that the people would unceasingly strive for the establishment of a Sovereign Democratic Republic of India. The professed pledge was successfully redeemed on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India framed by the Constituent Assembly of India came into force, although the Independence from the British rule was achieved on August 15, 1947. It is because of this that August 15 is celebrated as Independence Day, while January 26 as Republic Day.
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| Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary - Saturday October 2, 2021 Secular holiday : He is the man who played a significant role in achiveing independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation', was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujarat. He studied law in U.K and practiced law in South Africa. But he left his profession and returned to India to join the Indian freedom struggle. Gandhiji was a preacher of truth and 'Ahimsa'(non-violence). He started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in living a simple life and in 'Swadeshi'. He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence. Gandhiji is a symbol of peace and truth. www.indiaa2z.com
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| Summer holiday (end) - Monday October 19, 2020 School holidays :
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| Durga Puja (Saptami) - Friday October 23, 2020 Hinduism : Seventh day of the Dashain festival. Fulpati, which means sacred flowers and leaves , is collected for three days from the jungle. The jamara (a six inch tall yellow grass) and kalash (holy vessel) to be used by the Royal Family are brought from the ancestral palace (the original royal palace used during Prithivi Narayan Shah's reign) in Gurkha in a three-day parade complete with military regiment and priests.
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| Durga Puja Ashtami (Nabami) - Saturday October 24, 2020 Hinduism : On the tenth day of Dashian, Dashami, the eldest of the family will give tika to all others. Parents will do this for their children and married children will visit their parents for this occasion.
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| Vijaya Dashami (Dasera) - Sunday October 25, 2020 Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self.
Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
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| Vijaya Dashami (Dasera) - Sunday October 25, 2020 Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
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| Buddha's Coming Down from Heaven - Friday November 6, 2020 Buddhism (Theravada) : Celebration of his return to earth from heaven. Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal, and his mother expired after seven days. At the age of 41, he ascended to heaven to preach to his mother.
Nuns and monks and king Zug Chen Nyingpo were worried because they did not know where hewas. His disciple, the clairvoyant Sharibu, had a vision of the lord to be in heaven. Another disciple of Lord Buddha, Mao gyel ge bu, who was known to possess miraculous powers, ascended to heaven and requested Buddha to return to earth. He agreed to descend.
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| Deepavali/Dipabali - Saturday November 14, 2020 Hinduism : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days
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| Bhai Teeka/Panchak Yama - Monday November 16, 2020 Hinduism : Called Bhaubeej in India, this is a Bhai Bij legend in Hindu mythology: after slaying Narkasur, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra who gave him a warm welcome with sweets and flowers. She also affectionately applied tilak on Krishna's forehead. Since then the custom of celebrating Bhaubeej or Bhai Bij started.
Carrying forward the Bhaubeej ceremony in traditional style, sisters' perform arti of their brother and apply a red tika on the brother's forehead. This teeka ceremony, on the occasion of Bhai Bij signifies sister's sincerest prayers for the long and happy life of her brother. In return brothers bless their sisters and treat them with Bhaubeej or cash gifts. (Wikipedia)
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| Banks are closed - Tuesday November 17, 2020 Banks only : Ningol Chakouba
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| Kagyed Dance - Sunday December 6, 2020 Banks only :
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| Winter holiday (beginning) - Friday December 11, 2020 School holidays :
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| Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam - Saturday December 12, 2020 Culture :
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| Nyenpa Guzom - Sunday December 13, 2020 Banks only :
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| Nyenpa Guzom - Monday December 14, 2020 Banks only :
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| Christmas Day - Friday December 25, 2020 Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.
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| Barahimizong - Sunday December 27, 2020 Banks only :
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| Tamu Lhosar - Wednesday December 30, 2020 Secular holiday : Marks the beginning of the Tamu Sambat or Gurung Calendar Year
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