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...

Rathyatra (Orissa)
This spectacular chariot festival is held at the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri. Images of Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are taken out in procession in three huge chariots and pulled by millions of devotees.

Guru Purnima (All over India)
A special worship is performed on this day to all teachers and is called Guru Purnima.


Janmashtmi (All Over India)
The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtmi. It is celebrated with great fervour at Mathura and Brindavan.

Oman (Kerala)
Oman is Kerala's most popular festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is primarily a harvest festival and is celebrated with fireworks,boat races and dances.

Nag Panchami (West bengal, Maharashtra and South India)
Nag Panchami is the festival when snakes, the symbols of energy and prosperity are worshipped.

Rakshabandhan (North India)
This is a Hindu sister's day when brothers and sisters reaffirm their bonds of affections. Sisters tie colourful threads or rakhis on their brother's wrist. Brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts.

Ganesh Chaturthi (Maharshtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka)
Ganesha Chaturthi is an important festival in India, especially in Maharashtra dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Tarnetar Mela (Saurashtra, Gujarat)
Is an exciting and a unique fair held annually at Tarnetar in Saurashtra. The fair coincides with the festival at the Trineteshwar Temple, celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharat hero, Arjuna with Draupadi.

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