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Most Famous Festivals of India

1. Diwali


Diwali is the most spectacular festival of India, which is celebrated through the varied cultures of the country with vigor and enthusiasm, irrespective of different religions and societies. Autumn marks the arrival of this festival and the preparation for the same begins much in advance with people decorating their houses and exchanging gifts. Also known as the festival of lights, this festival is celebrated by decorating the houses with lights, clay lamps, and candles.

2. Holi


The arrival of spring in India is marked with the revelers covered in bright colored powder as they celebrate Holi. Usually falling in March, the festival of Holi brings with it the celebrations where the merrymakers wish each other Happy Holi by applying ‘gulal’ or colored powder on each other’s cheeks. Savories, dance, music, and food are the other highlights of this festival.

3. Dussehra


This festival marks the end of the nine-day long festival of Naravratras. The day is commemorated as the day Lord Ram attained victory over Ravana, and therefore, this festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. As a celebration, the symbolic statues of Ravana and his brothers Meghnath and Kumbhkaran, are build and placed at different avenues to be burnt by an arrow of fire.

4. Ramadan/ Eid –Ul-Fitr


One of the major religious festivals of India, Ramadan is celebrated mainly by the Muslim sect of the Indian demographic. Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar and is used as the period for fasting, prayers, introspection and religious contemplation. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three day festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr, where Muslims break their fasts by gathering together for prayers and celebration.

5. Christmas


Among the most famous festivals of India, Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December each year. Celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, this festival is the time for religious and cultural celebrations for Christians. Usually celebrated by decorating the Christmas tree and exchanging gifts, this festival is known for merrymaking.

6. Ganesh Chaturthi


Celebrated with much fervor and excitement, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi revels the homecoming of Lord Ganesh. One of the most colorful and exciting 10 day long celebrations of the festival are initiated with installing the idol of Lord Ganesh at home to bless the house, and its members with happiness and prosperity. At the end of the ten days, this idol is taken with much pomp and show to be immersed in water.

7. Durga Pooja


This festival is nothing less than a five-day long carnival in Bengal with religious associations. Held in the honor of Goddess Durga, this puja is a festival which witnesses exuberant preparations for months in advance. Setting of decorative pandals and preparing for various cultural activities are a part of this festival.

8. Baishakhi


One of the major festivals of the Sikhs, this festival is celebrated on the 13th of April each year. This festival marks the harvest of Rabi crops and therefore, is reveled heartily among the farming community of Punjab. Celebrated by performing traditional folk dances of the state, this festival has a great religious significance too.


11. Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj


Celebrated to cherish the bond between brothers and sisters, this festival is among the national festivals of India. Celebrated by applying saffron tilak on the brother’s forehead and tying a rakhi on his wrist, this festival holds impeccable importance for Indian brothers and sisters.


13. Krishan Janamashtmi


The legend of Lord Krishna’s birth and his triumph over evil is celebrated on this single day. On this pious occasion, devotees throng temples to offer their prayers and bhog to their beloved deity. Another one of the religious festivals of India, it is celebrated with complete devotion by Hindus.


15. Maha Shivratri


This festival is an annual event in honor of the great Lord Shiva. The festival is celebrated on the 13th night or 14th day of the lunar month Maagha or Phalguna. The celebration of the festival includes keeping day long and night long fast by devotees, performing rituals and offering prayers to the traditional Mahashivalingam.


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