Is any Hindu festival associated with/connected to any event(s) of the Mahabharata?

Question

Since I can't think of any connections right now (at the moment), I would like to know if any Hindu festival has any association/connections with any event related to the Mahabharata.

I know for the fact that both Dussehra and Diwali have legends associated with the Ramayana (Lord Rama killing Ravana is celebrated as Dusshera, and one of the legends associated with Diwali is the return of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after their 14-year exile).

Similarly, does any Hindu festival have any connection to any event(s) of the Mahabharata? If yes, name the festival, and the connection. And if there is no such connection at all (between festivals and the Mahabharata), could you also provide with the proper reason for the same?

The reason I'm asking this question is because the Mahabharata, being the world's largest epic, and the world's longest poem, I've always believed would be remembered for various reasons other than Draupadi's humiliation, the narration of the Gita, and the Kurukshetra war. Whenever I think of the Mahabharata, I always think of a setting, that is a beautiful blend of grey characters, politics, hunger for power, (unhealthy) ambition, selfishness, (unhealthy) attachment, injustice, search for identity, society's 'morals' ruling over free will, disrespect towards women, egotism, cowardice, rule-breaking, rule-bending, taking decisions without thinking of the consequences, diplomacy and ruthlessness to the hilt, and what not (quite similar to today's political scenario). Is that the reason why no Indian festival has any major connections to the Mahabharata? Whereas if you think of the Ramayana, you always think of courage, honour, valour, bravery, heroism, complete devotion, loyalty, and the true triumph of good over evil.

Could someone shed more light in this matter (celebration of festivals in connection to the Ramayana as compared to any existing connections of Hindi festivals to the Mahabharata)?

Thanks.

Answer 1

The Festivals connected with Maha Bharata are 1) Sri Krishna Jayanthi, 2) Deepavali on that day Sri Krishna Killed Narakasura 3) Vijaya Dasami on that day Arjuna fought with Kowravas in connection with Uttara Go Grahanam (Theft of cows of Virat Raj ) 4).Vinayaka Chavithi on that day we will worship Lord Vinayaka and connected story of Lord Krishna and Satragit and samanthaka mani 5). In Madhura the people worship the Govardhana Giri on the day of lifting of Govardhana Giri by Lord krishna 6)Bhsma Ekadasi, on which day Bhsma left this earth,

Answer 2

The festival Vijaya Dashami is associated with Mahabharata.

Answer 3

Deepavali linked with Ramayana. killing of Demon Narakasura. Satyabhama spouse of Krishna destroyed Narakasura and this triumphing is properly called Deepavali. . Govardhan Puja is properly known the day as Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan and held it as much as shield the folk and farm animals from the rain. Indra finally customary defeat and known Krishna as ultimate. Deepavali additionally linked with Mahabharata through fact the return of Pandavas replaced into celebrated. it relatively is pageant of lighting fixtures and a theory Goddess Lakshmi come the place lighting fixtures on. choose you happy deepavali!! ====== Trisha =======

Answer 4

Though Bhisma receives arrow wounds in battle field, he waits for the SANKRANTI day(it is on this day sun changes from southern hemisphere to northern hemisphere and is auspicious day for Hindus) he chooses to die.



On Vijayadasami day Arjuna brings down his weapons from Jammi tree, performs pooja and uses them.



like this there are lot of festivals which have correlation to Mahabarata.

Answer 5

Makar sankaranthi is associated with maha bharata as Bhishma waited for Uttarayana to give up his body.All amavasyas are important as Maha bharata started on an Amavasya day.

Answer 6

Krishna avatar born for this

so Krishna Jayanthi is the most reasonable event right???

Answer 7

Ganesh chaturthy. Ganapati ustav.

Most famous not only in Maharashtra but also in various states in India.

OK

Answer 8

http://www.indianholiday.com/fairs-festivals-india/haryana/mahabharata-festival.html