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Indian Festivals and their Importance
In terms of both size and population, India is one of the world’s largest countries. The wide variety of festivals celebrated in India is a true manifestation of its rich culture and traditions. This also introduces a lot of diversity, ensuring that people adhere to various cultures and traditions. Hence, festivals are an important part of every faith or area. There are many Indian festivals and celebrations, the most exciting of which are mentioned below. There are festivals in India state-wise, religion-based, and community-wise. So, every day is a new celebration in this country. While the celebrations happen all over the year, October till January is the time when the country can be seen at its vibrant best.
- Diwali – Festival Of Lights
Diwali, one of India’s most important Hindu holidays, is marked by a lot of pomp and show. Houses are adorned with clay lamps, candles, and Ashok leaves during this festival of lights. People dress up, do family pujas, burst crackers, and exchange sweets with their friends, relatives, and neighbors. It is India’s most popular event.
- Holi – The festival of colors:
Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is one of India’s most well-known holidays, celebrated with great zeal across the country. People build massive Holika bonfires and sing and dance around them on the eve of Holi. People congregate in open places on Holi Day, a popular Indian celebration, to apply dry and wet paints of various colors to one another, with some carrying water pistols and colored water-filled balloons.
- Dussehra: Witness The Triumph Of Good Over Evil
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of India’s most well-known Hindu religious holidays. It is celebrated in many ways around the country. Ramlila (enactment of scenes from Ramayana) is held everywhere for 10 days. The “Ravan Dahan” — the burning of giant effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran – is a spectacular sight to see. While a beautiful parade is held in Mysore, Kullu celebrates the arrival of their mountain deities in the valley for ten days. The Mysore Palace is illuminated in the manner of a bride, and the air is filled with the sound of drums. It’s a sight not to be missed if you’re visiting the city of kings and queens. It’s one of the holiest occasions of the year.
- Eid-Ul-Fitr:
Eid is one of the major festivals of India for the Muslim community. People dress up in fineries, attend a special community prayer in the morning, visit friends, and relatives, and exchange sweets. Children are given (money or gift) by their elders.
- Christmas: Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus Christ
Christmas is one of the most well-known and awaited events in India and throughout the world, and it holds immense significance for both adults and children. Everyone, regardless of faith, looks forward to Christmas day, especially youngsters who are awaiting Santa’s surprise gifts. To celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus, all of the churches are lit up and adorned.
The myriad of important festivals of India boasts of the nation’s rich and varied culture and the religious sentiments of the people. Hope this list of famous festivals of India sparked an urge to travel to different places and be a part of celebrations.