Festivals of India
Festivals of India
Colorful and vibrant India is indeed an artist’s oeuvre with every shade of tone redefining the other while complimenting its beauty. The sound of the bells in some ancient temple, the chants at the holy ghats, the sacred ambiance of the impressive mosques, the tolling of the church bells epitomize the religious harmony in India while delineating the mood of festivals in India.
Different sects, communities, and regions of India celebrate New Year according to solar or lunar calendar, and also during harvests
Indian Religious Festivals are consisted of several festivals of all religions. Some of the most prominent festivals are Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Christmas etc.
Indian temple festivals include Ratha Yatra, Pandharpur festivals, Brahmotsava festival, Cittirai Festival etc.
Varied in number, the Indian National Festivals are celebrated in India in honor of their Gods, Goddesses and national leaders.
Indian State Festivals are huge in number and they vary from state to state. The festivals are characterised by colour, enthusiasm, prayers and rituals.
Indian Regional Festivals are celebrated at regional level in different states and union territories of India.
Indian Hindu Customary Ceremonies are some of the integral rites and notions of the Hindu sect.
Gugga Naumi is an Indian festival that occurred in the many parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Indian customs and rituals are manifold and vary according to the diverse religious and cultural beliefs of the inhabitants of the country.
Indian Fairs or Melas are celebrated in different parts of the country during different times of the year.