Ashvin (month)
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Ashvin, or Ashwin, also known as Aswayuja, is the seventh month of the Hindu lunar calendar and the Indian national calendar. The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the As
Diwali, the major Hindu festival of lights is celebrated during the month
Durga Puja is a major festival in Bengal region
Purnima
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Purnima represents the lunar phase of full moon in the Hindu calendar. A calendar month ends on purnima as per the purnimanta tradition of the Hindu lunar calendar. Various Hindu beliefs and festivals
Full moon as visible from the Earth
Oil lamps arranged on a kolam during Karthika Deepam
Krishna and Radha celebrating Holi festival
Hanuman Jayanti, dedicated to Hanuman (pictured), is observed on the Purnima day of the month of Chaitra