Question

Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities?​

Answer 1

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India is a colourful country where people of all religious backgrounds live harmoniously. People of different religions celebrate their festivals throughout the year. Hindus all over the country celebrate Holi, Diwali and Dussehra. Jains celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, Buddhists celebrate Buddha Purnima. Sikhs celebrate Lohri, Baisakhi. Hindus in North India celebrate Makar Sankranti, while South Indians celebrate Pongal on the same day. In the northeast, people celebrate Bihu, which spreads the delight of spring while Sikhs celebrate the same days as Baisakhi. Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti: These are National festivals and hence, people of all communities celebrate them.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

Different festivals which are celebrated in my locality are; Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Rath Yatra, Chhath, Guru Parb, etc. Holi and Diwali are Hindu festivals which are celebrated all over India. In my locality, my Muslim and Christian friends also participate in these festivals. Similarly, Hindus and Sikhs also participate in Christmas and Eid. I have seen most of my Hindu friends wearing the Santa Clause cap during Christmas. Rath Yatra is mainly celebrated in Orissa. But in my locality, when people from Orissa take out the procession; everyone from the neighbourhood participate in that. Chhath is mainly celebrated in Bihar and Eastern UP. But in my locality, most of the people throng the venue of Chhath Puja.