Q is. 1. Draw up a list of different festivals celebrated in our country and write its importance.
2. Prepare a Model of the Solar System.
3. The Sun is commonly known as surya or sooraj in hindi. Find out its name in different
languages of our country.
4. Write and learn all Indian states and its capital cities.
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Where is Diwali (National Festival of India No. 1) celebrated? – All over India
When in Diwali (National Festival of India No. 1) celebrated? – October – November
2. Holi
Holi | National Festivals of India
Holi | National Festivals of India
Holi is another noteworthy name in the list of festivals of India. Considered the festival of love and the festival of colors, it signifies the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated all over the country with a lot of enthusiasm and fervor.
Navratri | National Festivals of India
Navratri | National Festivals of India
Navratri counts as one of the major Hindu festivals, and the celebrations continue for days on end. In Sanskrit, the term Navratri means nine nights. True to its name, the festival spans over nine days and nights. During Navratri, Goddess Shakti is worshipped in different forms. In North India, Navratri celebrations involve vibrant Dandiya Raas and Garba dances that are enjoyed by men, women, and children dressed in colorful traditional attire.
Durga Puja
Durga Puja | National Festivals of India
Durga Puja | National Festivals of India
A symbol of cultural identity for the Bengalis, Durga Puja is celebrated with much fanfare and gaiety for four days. One of the major festivals of India, it is particularly popular in West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Bihar. During Durga Puja, huge clay idols of the ten-armed Goddess Durga and her four children are worshipped in specially made mandaps. People dress up in new clothes and go pandal-hopping with family and friends. The festival culminates with the immersion of the idol of the goddess in water.
5. Dussehra
Dussehra | National Festivals of India
Dussehra | National Festivals of India
Dussehra marks the end of Navratri as well as Durga Puja. A prominent name in the Indian festival calendar, it is also known as Vijayadashami. As is with most festivals, Dussehra is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country.
6. Janmashtami
Janmashtami | National Festivals of India
Janmashtami | National Festivals of India
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered to be the eight avatar of Lord Vishnu. Celebrated across the country with much pomp and splendor, it tops the list of Hindu festivals. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna at their homes and in temples, and offer a variety of delicacies to please the deity. Mathura
7. Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi | National Festivals of India
Ganesh Chaturthi | National Festivals of India
Among all festivals of India, Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi holds a special significance for Hindus. The festival commemorates the birth of the much-loved Hindu deity, Chhattisgarh.
8. Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr | National Festivals of India
Eid-ul-Fitr | National Festivals of India
Eid-ul-Fitr or simply Eid is among the major religious festivals of the Muslim community. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is the sacred month of fasting akin to the Christian Lent. The festival is celebrated on the day following the sighting of the crescent moon at night.
9. Christmas
Christmas | National Festivals of India
Christmas | National Festivals of India
Christmas needs no introduction. It marks the birth of Jesus Christ and so, holds special significance for Christians. But like many other festivals in the country, it also holds appeal for the people of other religions. And since Christmas is followed by the New Year, there is a festive spirit in the air.
10. Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri | National Festivals of India
As the festival name indicates, Maha Shivratri is celebrated in honor of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. This annual event symbolizes the overcoming of ignorance and darkness in life. Maha Shivratri, meaning the Great Night of Shiva, is celebrated across all corners of the country.
11. Rakshabandhan
Rakshabandhan | National Festivals of India
Rakshabandhan or Rakhi cherishes the bond between a brother and a sister. On this popular Hindu festival, sisters tie an amulet or talisman on the wrists of their brothers.
12. Onam
Onam | National Festivals of India
The biggest festival of Kerala, Onam marks the onset of the harvest season. It is also celebrated to remember King Mahabali, whose spirit is believed to visit his people during this time.
14. Gurpurab
Gurpurab | National Festivals of India
Gurpurab | National Festivals of India
Another sacred festival for the Sikh community, Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. It is also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav, Guru Nanak Gurpurab and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Makar Sankranti | National Festivals of India
Makar Sankranti is one of those few Indian festivals celebrated based on the solar calendar. It marks the winter solstice and the arrival of longer days with the sun’s transit into the Capricorn constellation.
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