February Month

February in India is marked by a mix of national and international observances, festivals, and pleasant weather in many parts of the country. It's also a time when the Union Budget is presented, and some regions experience warmer than average temperatures.

Key National and International Days in February:

  • February 1: Indian Coast Guard Day and Union Budget presentation.

  • February 2: World Wetlands Day.

  • February 4: World Cancer Day.

  • February 13: World Radio Day and Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary.

  • February 14: Valentine's Day.

  • February 18-27: Taj Mahotsav.

  • February 20: World Day of Social Justice.

  • February 21: International Mother Language Day.

  • February 22: World Thinking Day.

  • February 28: National Science Day.

Hindu Festivals and Events:

  • Maha Shivaratri: A major festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, typically falling in February or March, according to a Hindu calendar.

  • Vasant Panchami: Celebrates the arrival of spring and knowledge, often observed in late January or early February.

  • Guru Ravidas Jayanti: Celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Magh, marking the birthday of Guru Ravidas.

  • Ganesh Jayanti: Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha.

  • Ratha Saptami: A festival dedicated to the sun god, Surya.

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