Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Hindu
Krishna Janmashtami* (Hindu)
Birthday of Lord Krishna. An incarnation of the God Vishnu, Krishna represents love and bravery. Krishna reveals His true Self while counseling Prince Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. He is often depicted as a handsome young man playing a flute.
Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
Birthday of Lord Ganesha, revered as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and the remover of obstacles.
Navaratri* (Hindu)
Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Devi are worshipped.
Dussehra (Hindu)
Celebration of Lord Rama’s triumph over the evil King Ravana. Also celebrates the conquest by the Goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon King Mahishasura, a battle which took 10 days.
Diwali* (Hindu, Jain, Sikh)
Diwali, the Indian “festival of lights,” is a popular holiday for multiple religions throughout southern Asia. Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil. Fireworks, oil lamps, and sweets are common aspects of observance. Many may request to have this date off from work/school. May be considered work restricted.
Gītā Jayantī (Hindu)
Gītā Jayantī is the date that Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagvad Gītā to Prince Arjuna while on the Kurukshetra battlefield. It is recorded in the epic Mahabharata and as a […]