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India
is a land of often bewildering diversity. It is a jigsaw
puzzle of people of every faith and religion, living
together to create a unique and colourful mosaic. There
is a festival for every reason and for every season.
Every celebration centres around rituals of prayer,
seeking blessings, exchanging goodwill, decorating houses,
wearing new clothes, music, dance and feasting.
Here
is a list of Indian festivals according to months of an
year...
Mahashivratri
(All over India)
On the 14th night of the dark half of magh occurs the
festival of Mahashivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva.
Devotees offer dishes made of fruits to lord Shiva.
Desert Festival (Jaisalmer)
The Desert Festival is a three day long extravaganza of
colour, music and festivity, held at the golden city of
Jaisalmer.
Goa Carnival (Goa)
For three days and nights, the legendary king Momo takes
over the state and the streets come alive with colour.
The week long event is a time of festivity.
Nagaur fair (Nagaur)
Nagaur bustles with life during its annual cattle fair
which is one of the largest in the country. Nagaur bulls
are renowned for their fleetfotedness and attract buyers.
Elephanta Festival (Elephanta Island)
The festival is held across the Mumbai Harbour near Elephanta
Caves. This feast of music and dance is celebrated under
stars.
Deccan Festival (Hyderabad)
Every year gracious Hyderabad comes alive during the Deccan
Festival. Cultural programmes with ghazal nights, qawalis
and mushairas are held.
Taj Mahotsav (Agra)
A ten day event, the Taj Mahotsav at Agra is a culturally
vibrant platform that brings together the finest Indian
crafts and cultural nuances.
Surajkund Crafts Mela (Surajkund-Haryana)
A delightful handloom and handicraft fair is very famous
among tourist.
Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
A lively festival in mizoram which celebrates the arrival
of spring.
Island Tourism Festival (Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar
Islands)
In a ten day long festival of dance, drama and music.
Exhibitions displaying arts and crafts, flora and fauna
and marine life, are part of the event.
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