Upcoming Festivals and Holidays in August 2024

Several significant festivals and holidays are set to take place in August 2024, reflecting cultural and national pride. Naag Panchami, a festival dedicated to the worship of Nag Devta (God of Snakes), will be celebrated on August 9, 2024. This is followed by Tulsidas Jayanti, commemorating the birth of the revered poet and saint Tulsidas, on August 12, 2024. Independence Day, a national holiday marking freedom from British rule, will be observed on August 15, 2024. Coinciding with this date is the Parsi New Year, celebrated by the Parsi community as their New Year. The festival of Raksha Bandhan, honoring the bond between brothers and sisters, will occur on August 19, 2024. Finally, Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Shree Krishna, will take place on August 26, 2024. These events highlight the rich tapestry of cultural celebrations and national pride in the month of August.