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Indian Festivals

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Cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of
history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of
tradition. our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of
man are treasured up in India only!"

- Mark Twain

Festivals in India are an integral part of people's life. Festivals of

India portray the rich cultural heritage of the country. Here is a
spectrum of Indian festivals and their significance .

Introduction

India is the land of myths, stories and legends. Every religion,

community, caste or creed adds a piece or two to the kaleidoscopic cultural
mosaic of India. It is a land of thousands of Gods, Goddesses, Kings, Queens
and Gurus. Every occasion in the lives of these Gods and Gurus becomes an
occasion to celebrate. India, a vast land, proud of its rich culture and heritage,
puts in loads of joy in its every festival. The fine fabric of rich culture and
tradition is decorated by the Fairs and Festivals celebrated in India with lots
of zest and joy. Although, on the special occasion of festivals, certain
traditional ceremonies and rituals are performed but there are some common
aspects like sweets, flowers, songs, dance, lights, hymns, fasts and feasts which
are an integral part of the festivals in India.
India, being a culturally and religiously diverse society, celebrates
various holidays and festivals, being a culturally and religiously diverse
society, celebrate various holidays and festivals. There are three national
holidays in India: states and regions have local festivals depending on
prevalent religious and linguistic demographics. Popular religious festivals

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include the Hindu festivals of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Dussehra and
the Islamic festivals of Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mawlid an-Nabī which are
celebrated throughout the country.vals. There are three national holidays in
India: states and regions have local festivals depending on prevalent religious
and linguistic demographics. Popular religious festivals include
the Hindu festivals of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Dussehra and
the Islamic festivals of Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mawlid an-Nabī which are
celebrated throughout the country.

Festivals
The word festival means feast day, festive celebration. As kids, when
there used to be festivals the only thing that came to our minds
was holidays and sweets that in turn meant lots of fun. India being a society of
may religions there are a lot many festivals. For the Hindus there is diwali, for
the Muslims there is id, for the Christians its Christmas and for the Parsis it’s
the New Year and apart from all these days there are two other days that are
celebrated by all Indians irrespective of cast, creed or sex. Yes, its 26 th January
and 15th August. i.e. republic day and the Independence Day.
Dusshera in India is another festival celebrated by the Hindus. It marks
the victory of good over evil. On that day lord ram killed the evil Ravana. On
dusshera an effigy of Ravana is burnt at many places. Ramzan Id is the most
important festival in the Muslim calendar. A month long fasting and prayers is
followed by Ramzan Id. It’s said that during this month all the prayers and
wishes of an individual comes true. Christmas in India - Christmas marks the
birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December every year and is an inseparable part of
Christians all over the country and the world. Santa Claus, gifts, cakes, cookies,
and the beautifully decorated Christmas tree with a midnight mass depicts he
beginning of Christmas.  Easter is another important festival for Christians. It’s
usually falls in the month of March or April. 40 days fast is followed by Good
Friday and Easter. On this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead and ascended
into heaven. Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are a major attraction during
Easter.

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 Parsi New Year is one of the most important days in the Parsi
community. It marks the beginning of a New Year filled with joy and
prosperity.15th august is celebrated by all Indians because on this day in the
year 1947 India received independence from the British rule in India.Holi is
another festival that is celebrated by all communities. It’s a festival of colours.
It marks the beginning of summer season and so water balloons are burst to
beat the heat.
Some other festivals that are celebrated happily all over the country are
Onam, Baisakhi, Pongal, Mahavir Jayanti, Buddha Jayanti, Guru Purnima,
Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami, Gandhi Jayanti, Kumbh Mela,
Children’s day, Ganesh Chaturthi and many many more festivals. Festivals
bring joy and happiness in our lives. If we celebrate all festivals alike we can
spread the message of joy, happiness, brotherhood and humanity among one
another and live as one family and community.

 Some of the holidays in india

 New Year's Day

 Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
 Makra Sankaranti
 Basanta Panchami
 Sant Ravidas Jayanti
 Chehalalum
 Holi
 Istar Satur-day
 Istar Mon-day
 Baishakhi
 Shab-e-baraat
 Janmashtami
 Id ul Fitr
 Vishwakarma Pooja
 Anant chaturdasi
 Dussehra (Maha Ashtami)

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 Maharshi Balmiki Jayanti
 Deepawali (Narak Chaturdasi)
 Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
 Guru Teg Bahadur Shahid Diwas
 Moharram
 Christmas Eve

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