This document provides information on several Hindu, Sikh and Christian festivals celebrated in India: - Diwali is celebrated on a new moon night in October/November to commemorate Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and the Pandavas return from exile. Sikhs celebrate Guru Hargobind's release from jail. - Holi is celebrated in March to mark the killing of the demoness Holika and the end of winter. - Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters irrespective of caste or creed. - Dussehra marks the culmination of a 10 day celebration of the victory of good over evil. -