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Holy Festivals
of India

The true spirit and culture of a rich and diverse country like India can be truly enjoyed only when you plan to visit it during one of its holy festival celebrations. As India is home to different religious communities, it is always considered a metaphor of unity in diversity. The list of holy festivals celebrated in this country is varied and so are they having the combination of unique and exciting festivals which are not celebrated anywhere else around the world.

However, the essence of all the variety of holy festivals in India is that each of these is being celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm that the whole country brightens up. The citizens of India come together to share love and compassion with each other during such festive occasions.

We want to give you a quick insight into some of the holy festivals that are being celebrated in India with much funfair to understand what you are missing out on and get you all excited for your next trip to India.

• The festival of lights i.e. ‘Diwali’ in which you can witness everything in India is adorned with lights and you can enjoy the bursting firecrackers.
• The holy month of Ramadan culminating with the celebration of ‘Eid’ in which you can get an opportunity to witness the spirit of brotherhood as well as gorge on the unique sweet dishes.
• Be a part of the most vibrant and colourful festival of the country- ‘Holi’ in which you find an opportunity to get yourself drenched in beautiful colourful powders and celebrate love and forgiveness while enjoying this festival.
• Experience the processions of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ and its fervour with which Indian celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha.
• Go pandal hopping from one puja pandal to another during the ‘Durga Puja’ festival celebrated to honour Shakti (Power).
• Come celebrate the harvest season with lots of Bhangra and Giddha during the festival of ‘Baisakhi’ that mesmerize India’s unique cultural amalgamation.

The above list is not all an exhaustive one as India is a land of festivities. You need to visit there to know and explore more of them that will certainly remain imprint in your mind forever if you experience them at any point of time in your life.

Holy Festivals of India