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India always celebrates. India has yearly rounds of festivals and fairs celebrated all across the country. The tradition of Indian festivals goes back to Vedic era. The concept of festivals first began as a celebration in honor of gods, natural resources like rivers, ocean, fire, monsoon etc. These festivals were sign of social and cultural significance. Considering the co-existence of several religions in India, there is bound to have numerous festivals and celebrations. Apart from four major religions, i.e., Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism followed in India, there are few others like Jainism, Buddhism, Jewish and Zoroastrian. All these religions make India a cultural potpourri. Apart from respective festivals of these religions, there are number of regional festivals which are celebrated in particular areas only. The festivals of India are marked by bright colors, sweets, social gathering, brightly lit religious places, traditional dance and dresses, illuminated houses and joyous atmosphere.
Lets have a look at some of the popular festivals celebrated in India.
Hindu Festivals:-
Holi
Baisakhi
Diwali
Navratri
Durga Puja
Rakhi
Dussehra
Onam
Ram Navami
Janmashtami
Karwa Chauth
Ganesh Chaturthi
Mahashivaratri
Makar Sankranti
Naag Panchami
Pongal
Muslim Festivals:-
Muhorram
Bakra Eid
Eid ul Fitr
Christian Festivals:-
Christmas
Good Friday
Easter
Sikh Festivals:-
Lohri
Guru Purab
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Holla Mohalla
Buddhist Festivals:-
Ullambana
Hemis Gompa
Buddha Purnima
Losar
Jewish Festivals:-
Passover
Chanukah/Hanukkah
Zoroastrian Festivals:-
Zarthost No Deeso
Jamshed Navroz
Gahambars
Khordad Sal
Apart from these religious festivals, there are plenty of National Festivals as well in India:-
Republic Day
Independence Day
Gandhi Jayanti
Children's Day
Teacher's Day
Modern day festivals like Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Halloween, New Year, Mother's Day, Friendship day etc are also celebrated in India. Festivals play a major role in uniting a country like India that has vast geographical distances and a variety of languages and customs. These festivals underline the rich legacy of traditions that has been handed over from ages.
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