Indian Festivals celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colours of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints, and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India. However, they may be called by different names in various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion. ..... 
May (Vaisakha/Jyaistha ):
The fifth day of the year May is named after the Greek Goddess Maia who is a deity of fertility. Hindu months Vaisakha and Jyaistha correspond with the same period. It is the time when flowers emerge and crops begin to sprout.It is said that the dew of May has magical properties and if anyone washes his/her face with it, then the person’s complexion will improve all through the year. This dew will make the skin spotless.
May is the month of great celebrations. May 1 is celebrated as Labor Day in most of the countries. The celebration is carried out across the borders to fight for the eight hour day and is holiday for workers or laborers
Mother is worthy of worship in every religion. She has always been praised of her dedication and dotting attitude. Mother’s day gives an opportunity to offer gratitude to their lovely mother. The position of sun, moon and Jupiter make Akshaya Tritiya an auspicious day for marriages. The day also brings in prosperity and good luck to everyone as believed by Hindus.
The birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism is celebrated as Buddha Poornima with great enthusiasm by Buddhists. Many important days as festivals and birthdays commemorate in the months like World Laughter Day, World Red Cross Day, Technology Day, International Day of Families, World Telecommunication Day, Guru Sankaracharya Jayanti, Anti-terrorism Day, Narad Jayanti etc.
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