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Leave Application to Attend  Bhog Ceremony

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The Bhog ceremony is a Hindu ritual in which food offerings, known as “bhog,” are made to a deity, typically during religious festivals or ceremonies. These offerings symbolize devotion and gratitude towards the deity and are often distributed among devotees as blessed food. The Bhog ceremony is an integral part of Hindu worship and signifies the sharing of divine blessings with the community.

Leave Application to Attend Bhog Ceremony

Format 1: Simple Leave Application

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Date]

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I am writing to request a leave of absence from work/school on [Date] to attend a Bhog ceremony being held in honor of my [relationship] at [location]. This event holds significant cultural and familial importance, and it is essential for me to be present.

I will make sure that my responsibilities are handled during my absence and ensure a smooth transition. I plan to return to work/school on [Date of Return]. If any urgent matters arise during my leave, you can reach me via email or phone.

Thank you for considering my request.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Format 2: Sample Leave Application due to Attend Ceremony

[Your Name]

[Your Employee/Student ID]

 [Department/Class]

 [Date]

[Supervisor’s/Principal’s Name]

Dear [Supervisor’s/Principal’s Name],

I am writing to formally request a leave of absence from [Start Date] to [End Date] to attend a Bhog ceremony in remembrance of my [relationship] at [location]. This cultural event holds great significance to my family, and it is important for me to be present during this time.

During my absence, I have taken measures to ensure that my work/school responsibilities are covered. I will make myself available remotely for any critical matters that may arise. I am committed to a smooth transition and minimal disruption to the workflow.

I kindly request your approval for this leave, and I will be back to work/school on [Date of Return]. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone in case of any urgent issues.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Format 3: Short Leave Application

[Your Name]

[Date]

[Recipient’s Name]

[Recipient’s Designation]

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I will be on leave from [Start Date] to [End Date] due to a Bhog ceremony in memory of my [relationship]. This event holds great cultural importance to my family, and my presence is required.

I have made arrangements to ensure a smooth workflow during my absence. Please rest assured that I will be accessible via email or phone for any urgent matters that may arise.

Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to returning to work/school on [Date of Return].

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Format 4: Email Leave Application

Subject: Leave Application for Bhog Ceremony

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request a leave of absence from [Start Date] to [End Date] to attend a Bhog ceremony in memory of my [relationship] at [location].

This event is of utmost cultural significance to my family, and it is essential for me to be present. I assure you that I have made arrangements to cover my responsibilities during my absence and will be reachable via email or phone in case of any urgent matters.

I kindly seek your approval for this leave, and I will resume my duties on [Date of Return].

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Format 5: Informal Leave Application

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Date]

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a leave of absence from [Start Date] to [End Date] to participate in a Bhog ceremony in memory of my [relationship] at [location].

This event holds immense cultural importance for my family, and it’s essential for me to be there. I have made arrangements to handle my responsibilities during my absence and will be available via email or phone if anything urgent comes up.

I appreciate your understanding and support in granting me this leave. I will be back to work/school on [Date of Return].

Warm regards,

[Your Name]

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Indian Festival Calendar

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There are several Indian festivals held throughout the year, and the following are a few of them, along with their dates and months. For the convenience of Indian people here is the 2021 calendar of Hindu festivals. Everyone can plan their holidays according to this calendar.

Sample Indian Festival Calendar

Makar Sankranti – January 14th.

Every year in January, it symbolizes the end of the winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season. It is dedicated to the Lord of the Sun. In the Hindu calendar, it also refers to a certain solar day.

Thaipusam – January 28th.

Thaipusam, also known as Thaipoosam, is a Tamil Hindu festival observed on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, generally coinciding with the Pushya star, referred to as Poosam in Tamil in Malayalam.

Vasant Panchami – February 16th.

Vasant Panchami, also known as Sarasvati Puja in honor of the goddess Saraswati, is a festival that commemorates the beginning of spring.

Maha Shivaratri– March 11th

Maha Shivaratri is an annual Hindu celebration commemorating the deity Shiva. The term also alludes to the night on which Lord Shiva performs the celestial dance.

Holi – March 29th

Holi, the ancient Hindu Festival of Colors, is being celebrated throughout the world by splashing brilliant colors on one other. It commemorates the arrival of spring, the end of winter, the joys of love, and the triumph of good over evil.

Ram Navami – April 2nd.

Rama Navami is a Hindu spring festival that commemorates the birth of Rama, the deity Vishnu’s seventh incarnation. Rama is especially revered in Hinduism’s Vaishnavite tradition.

Hanuman Jayanti – April 27th.

Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu religious event that commemorates the birth of the Hindu God Hanuman, who is highly revered in India and Nepal.

Akshaya Tritiya– May 14th

Akshaya Tritiya is a Hindu and Jain spring festival celebrated every year. It happens on the third tithi of the month of Vaisakha’s bright half. Hindus and Jains in India and Nepal celebrate it as an auspicious day because it represents the “third day of endless wealth.”

Savitri pooja – June 10th

Savitri Brata is a fast performed by married Hindu women on Amavasya, the no-moon day in the month of Jyeshtha. The fast is in honor of Savitri, who rescued her husband Satyavan from the clutches of the death god.

Puri Rath Yatra – July 12th

Puri in Odisha hosts the Jagannath Rath Yatra. Lord Jagannath is said to visit his birthplace. This event is linked with a number of tales, some of which are as follows: Kansa, Lord Krishna’s and Balram’s maternal uncle, summoned them to Mathura to murder them.

Nag Panchami – August 13th

Naga Panchami is a day of traditional Naga or snake worship honored by Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists across India. According to the Hindu calendar, the devotion is performed on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravana.

Varalakshmi Vrat – August 20th

Varalakshmi Vrat is a festival held in honor of the Goddess Lakshmi. Worshiping Varalakshmi on this day is thought to be comparable to worshipping Ashtalakshmi – the eight goddesses of Money, Nature, Knowledge, Love, Glory, Calm, Tranquility, and Strength.

Raksha Bandhan – August 22nd.

This event honors a brother’s affection for his sister and is held on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana. On this day, sisters tie the rakhi around their brothers’ wrists to protect them from bad influences and to wish them a long and happy life.

Krishna Janmashtami – August 30th.

Every year, Janmashtami is observed to commemorate Lord Krishna’s birthday. Believers mark the day by fasting and worshipping at temples., is born on the eighth day of the month of Bhadra.

Mahalaya Amavasya – October 6th

Mahalaya Amavasya, or the Day of the Moon, is an auspicious day for Bengalis. Maa Durga was created on this day by Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar to successfully defeat the demon king Mahishasura, according to Hindu mythology.

Dussehra – October 15th.

Dussehra, which represents the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Ashvina, with the emergence of the full moon, an occasion known as the “bright fortnight.”

Diwali – November 4th.

Diwali commemorates Rama’s final defeat of the evil demon Ravana and triumphant return to his home. Because the event coincides with the Hindu New Year, the business sector deems it an auspicious time to launch new businesses.

Kartik Poornima – November 19th

Kartik Purnima is observed as Gurupurab or Prakash Parva of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of the Sikhs. Bhai Gurdas Ji, a Sikh Theologist, has attested that Guru Nanak was born on this day.

Dhanu Sankranti – December 12th.

Dhanu Sankranti, also known as Dhanu Sankraman, is an auspicious day in Hindu mythology that happens when the Solar enters the Sagittarius sun sign, or the dhanu Rashi.

Geeta Jayanti – December 14th.

Lord Krishna recited the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharat conflict. And Sanjaya, who had Ved Vyasa’s permission to observe what happened everywhere, told Dhritarashtra all that had happened. As a result, Gita Jayanti is said to be the day when Lord Krishna recited Gita to Arjuna.