Maha Shivaratri honours Shiva. Mahavir Jayanti (Jain) and Buddha Purnima (Buddhist) honour their founders. Social and national festivals include Republic Day and Independence Day in India. The traditional Indian calendar has days of the week: Somvar (Monday), Mangalvar (Tuesday), Budhvar (Wednesday), Guruvar (Thursday), Shukravar (Friday), Shanivar (Saturday), Ravivar (Sunday).