Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is when the festival begins . Maghi is also called Loi Krathong . Loi Krathong 2019 date was 19 May . The festival involves celebrating surya puja in river . On May or June (last), Loi Krathong is celebrated . The 2018 date of the festival was Sun, 25 March . The common name of the festival Guru Poornima (Guru Worship on a Summer Full Moon day) is Loi Krathong . Cambodia (as Bon Om Touk),northern Malaysia observe Loi Krathong festival . Japanese New Year (Shōgatsu),Tazaungdaing festival (in Myanmar),Buddha's Birthday is related to Loi Krathong . Ramayana Katha recitation are the observances in Loi Krathong . Loi Krathong is of Hindu type . Loi Krathong ends on The same day, at nightfall . The 2021 date of the festival was August 25 . annual is the frequency of this festival . The 2020 date of the festival was June 7 (Eastern) . sun worship are the significance of the Loi Krathong festival
The festival is similar to Japanese New Year (Shōgatsu),Buddha's Birthday