| 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...
Navratri
(All over India)
Navratri is the longest Hindu festival that continues
for nine consecutive nights in praise of Lord Rama.
Durga Puja (Bengal)
Is performed during the nine days of Navratri. Community
pujas in Bengal are organised in every locality.
Dussehra (All over India)
Is celebrated to mark the homecoming of the Lord Rama.
The Ramlila-an enactment of the life of Lord Rama, is
held nine days before Dussehra.
Sharad Purnima (All over India)
Is a harvest festival when Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity,
visits all homes to bring fortune and good luck. The
newly harvested rice is offered to the gods and lamps
are lit before the full moon.
Diwali (All over India)
The festival of lights is one of the most beautiful
Indian festivals. It comes 21 days after Dussehra. Worship
of Goddess Laxmi is carried out. Fireworks and festivities
are essential part of the festival.
Guru Purab (North India)
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak-the first guru of
the sikhs who founded the Sikh faith.
Ka Pomblang Nogrem (Meghalaya)
Is the most important festival of the khasis in Meghalaya.
The five day festival, held annually near Shillong,
is an occasion for thanks giving for a good harvest.
Pushkar Fair (Pushkar, Rajasthan)
Is held every year at Pushkar, near Ajmer. Thousands
of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy water of Pushkar
Lake. Learn more about Pushkar
Fair
Christmas (All over India)
Is celebrated by the Christians and non-Christians
alike with special enthusiasm. All the major Indian
cities wear a festive look.
Konark Dance Festival (Konark, Orissa)
Konark festival in the Sun Temple,
Konark, offers an unforgettable experience every December
5th. A host of celebrated dancers from all over the
country perform on the temple platform or beach.
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