1. Hindu Festivals!

2. Diwali-Festival of Lights
In the fall; 5 days
Celebrates triumph of good over evil, light
over darkness
Honours Lakshmi (goddess of wealth and good
fortune) and Vishnu (who defeated the demon
Naraka)
Also celebrates Rama’s defeat of Ravana (evil
king who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita)

3. Watch this National Geographic Footage of Diwali

4. Holi-Spring Festival Spring festival (usually March)
Bonfires burning evil
Legend: young Prahalad was resented by his father for being pious and God-fearing; aunt tried to burn Prahalad; instead, she was burned
Much merriment, squirting coloured water and powder

5. See a video from India of Holi in a local neighbourhood.

6. Here are some pictures AND video.
Mahashivaratri
February
Technically not a feast/festival; event
dedicated to Shiva
24 hour fast & worship of Shiva
Offerings of food/flowers
Here are some pictures AND video.

7. Navratri-Nine Nights Festival
Worship of female deities
Durga3 nights—energy
Lakshmi3 nights—wealth/good fortune
Saraswati3 nights—knowledge/learning
Here is a video from the perspective of an American Hindu and here is another from India.