17 Important Festivals in November in India 2024: Check Dates and Days

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The list of festivals in November in India 2024 is as vibrant as our country’s cultures and traditions. November is the 11th month of the year and brings pleasant and slightly cooler weather as the winter season gradually approaches. Amidst this peaceful environment lies the arrival of numerous important festivals. As a student, you must track upcoming festivals and important days to prepare for related activities and school competitions. This will also help you learn more about your country and its diverse culture. In this blog, you will find a complete list of festivals in November in India 2024.

Indian Festivals in November 2024

Festival Date Day
Darsha Amavasya 1 November 2024Friday 
Kartik Amavasya 1 November 2024Friday 
Bali Pratipada2 November 2024Saturday 
Govardhan Puja2 November 2024Saturday 
Gujarati New Year2 November 2024Saturday 
Bhaiya Dooj3 November 2024Sunday 
Chhath Puja7 November 2024Thursday 
Gopashtami 9 November 2024Saturday 
Masik Durgashtami9 November 2024Saturday 
Akshaya Navami10 November 2024Sunday 
Tulsi Vivah13 November 2024Wednesday 
Pradosh Vrat13 November 2024Wednesday 
Jawahar Lal Nehru Jayanti14 November 2024Thursday 
Dev Diwali 15 November 2024Friday 
Guru Nanak Jayanti15 November 2024Friday 
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day24 November 2024Sunday 

Major Festivals in November in India 2024

From Hindu regional festivals to prominent Sikh festivals such as Guru Nanak Jayanti, the month of November brings a mix of devotion and joy for devotees.

1. Govardhan Puja (Saturday, 2 November 2024)

In 2024, Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on 2 November. This important Hindu festival celebrates the mythological story of Lord Krishna lifting up the Govardhan hill to provide shelter to villagers from rain. On this day, devotees of lord Krishna express their gratitude and thankfulness. It is mainly celebrated in the Braj region. To celebrate Govardhan Puja, people make a hillock using cow dung and decorate it with flowers. 

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2. Bhaiya Dooj (Sunday, 3 November 2024)

Bhaiya Dooj or Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival which celebrates the pious bond between a brother and sister. It is made up of two names, Bhai meaning brother and Dooj meaning the second day after the new moon which is the day of its celebration. In 2024, Bhaiya Dooj will be observed on 3 November. On this day, sisters invite their brothers for a meal full of their favourite dishes. They also apply tilak on their brother’s forehead and pray for their well-being. 

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3. Chhath Puja (Thursday, 7 November 2024) 

Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival. It is predominantly celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and in some areas of Madhya Pradesh. This festival is observed in honour of God Sun and involves a four-day long celebration including abstinence and praying. During this festival, people dip in the holy Ganges river, clean their homes, and perform other traditions. 

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4. Tulsi Vivah (Wednesday, 13 November 2024)

The festival of Tulsi Vivah celebrates the union of the holy Tulsi plant and the shaligram form of Lord Vishnu. During this festival, many people observe a fast, decorate their courtyards, and construct a mandap or marriage booth using bricks. Tulsi is considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and thus the union holds great religious and cultural significance. 

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5. Guru Nanak Jayanti (Friday, 15 November 2024)

 Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Gurpurab, is an important day in Sikhism. It celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru. Celebrations of Guru Nanak Jayanti begin two days before the actual date. The day is generally celebrated with a 48-hour non-stop recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib followed by a Nagarkirtan, a procession led by five men who refer to themselves as the Panj Pyare.

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FAQs

Which festival is celebrated in November?

November is the month that celebrates several major Hindu festivals such as Tulsi Vivah and Gopashtami as well as other prominent days like Jawahar Lal Nehru Jayanti.

What is the festival of 13 November in India?

On 13 November 2024, India will celebrate a famous Hindu festival Tulsi Vivah. It is observed on Ekadashi or the 11th day of the Kartik month in the Hindu calendar. This festival celebrates the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi, the holy basil plant, to the “shaligram” form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. 

What festival is on 11th November?

In 2024, Kansa Vadh will be observed on 11 November.

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