Observance
Following days of religious or cultural significance were observed in 2006.
- January 13 - Lohri, Punjab
- January 13 - Arudra Darisanam, Tamil Nadu
- January 13–14 - Bikaner Camel Festival
- January 14 - International Kite Festival, Ahmedabad and Jaipur
- January 14 - Uttarayan Kite Festival, Gujarat
- January 16 - Jallikattu festival, Alanganallur
- January 16 - Modhera Dance Festival, Modhera
- January 31 - Muharram
- February 2 - Basant Panchami
- February 26 - Maha Shiv Ratri
- March 15 - Holi
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