festivals

The major festivals celebrated in Thane are –

• Holi – The festival of colours; a Hindu festival celebrated all over India in the month of March.
• Maha Shivratri – A festival when people worship Lord Shiva and fast for long hours.
• Makar Sankranti – An auspicious harvest festival celebrated in the month of January.
• Navrathri & Dussehra – A 10-day festival, where Goddess Durga is revered.
• Ganesh Chaturthi – A significant festival of Maharashtra, celebrated in the month of August-September; Lord Ganesh is worshipped during this festival.
• Diwali – The festival of lights; a Hindu festival celebrated all over India in the month of October or November.