Narad Jayanti
There are a number of festivals held in various parts of India throughout the year. These festivals reflect the rich tradition and culture of the nation. Some of these festivals also have religious significance. Narad Jayanti is the celebration of the birth anniversary of Devarshi Narad. He is one of those prominent saints whose names are mentioned in the Puranas. He is also believed to be Panchatantra's author.
Celebration Narad Jayanti
Narada Jayanti has also acquired a great significance in this modern world. He is believed to have acted like a precursor of a modern day journalist. As a result, the day of Narad Jayanti is also called as Patrakar Diwas. The day is celebrated by organizing a number of seminars, intellectual meetings, prayers and other programs.
Time Narad Jayanti
Narada Jayanti is all set to be celebrated on May 17, this year. Indianholiday.com provides online information about Narad Jayanti.
| Festivals in May 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| May Day | 1 May, Tuesday |
| International Labor Day | 1 May, Tuesday |
| Narsingh Chaturdashi | 4 May, Friday |
| Summer Festival | 4 - 6 May, Friday-Sunday |
| World Laughter Day | 6 May, Sunday |
| Buddha Purnima | 6 May, Sunday |
| Narad Jayanti | 6 May, Sunday |
| World Red Cross Day | 8 May, Tuesday |
| Ravindra nath Tagore Jayanti | 8 May, Tuesday |
| International Nurse Day | 12 May, Saturday |
| Mother's Day | 13 May, Sunday |
| International Day of Families | 15 May, Tuesday |
| World Telecommunication Day | 17 May, Thursday |
| Vat Savitri Puja | 21 May, Monday |
| Anti Terrorism Day | 21 May, Monday |
| Jamai Sasthi | 27 May, Sunday |
| Jawahar Lal Nehru Death Anniversary | 27 May, Sunday |
| Ganga Dussehra | 30 May, Wednesday |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | 31 May, Thrusday |
| No Tobacco Day | 31 May, Thursday |
| Moatsu Festival (Nagaland) | 1st Week of May |
| Surdas Jayanti | May |
