Wednesday 28 June 2023

TOP TEN INDIAN FESTIVALS AND IT'S TRADITIONS

                                    Top Ten Indian Festival

                                       Part:- 1

                            

          

                                    Introduction



 2. Holi:-  Every year, the celebration of Holi is held in February or March. They dance to music, eat great food, and smear evapach other with colored powder and water. Holi commemorates the triumph of good over evil and the start of spring.

                                                  


3.Durga Puja:- A Hindu celebration called Durga Puja honors the goddess Durga's victory over the evil Mahishasura. The goddess is worshipped during the celebration, which takes place in September or October, with elaborate rites and offerings. In the eastern region of India, notably in West Bengal, Durga Puja is a significant event.

                                             


4.Navratri:- The nine-day festival of Navratri honors the power of the divine feminine. It is observed in September or October and includes worship, dancing, and fasting. Gujarat celebrates Navratri as a significant event and is noted for its vibrant Gerba dance

                                                    


5. Eid al-Fitr:- Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday, honors the conclusion of Ramadan's one-month fast. Prayers, feasting, and gift-exchanging are all part of this widely recognized festival in India.

                                                      


6.Onam:- Kerala, a state in southern India, observes the harvest festival known as Onam. There will be feasting, dancing, and vibrant processions over the ten-day event. The creation of a flower carpet known as a pookalam distinguishes the Onam festival, which celebrates a bountiful harvest.

                                         


7.Ganesh Chaturthi:- A ten-day event called Ganesh Chaturthi honors the birth of the elephant-headed divinity Lord Ganesha. Installing Ganesha idols in residences and public spaces is a part of the celebration, which takes place in August or September. The idols are submerged in water to mark the festival's conclusion.

                                                   

 8. Bihu:- Bihu is a three-day holiday celebrated in the northeastern Assam state. The harvest season celebration includes folk dancing, singing, and feasting. Bihu is well-known for its traditional bamboo dance, the Bihu dance.

                                                       


                                     

9. Pongal:- The harvest festival known as Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. During the four-day festival, the sun god is worshipped and the delicacy pongal, a sweet rice dish, is made. The harvest celebration Pongal is marked by its vibrantly colored processions and decorations. 

                                         


                                                     

    10. Christmas:- Christians and non-Christians equally enthusiastically celebrate Christmas, which is a significant celebration in India. Christmas is a time for eating, house and church décor, gift-giving, and a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

                                           

                                                                Conclusion

In conclusion, India is a country with many different cultures and traditions, and the festivals described above represent only a small part of the nation's extensive history. Every event is celebrated with a great deal of delight and fervor and has its own special meaning. Indian festivals are vibrant and colorful, drawing visitors from all over the world, making it a really amazing and distinctive nation.

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