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Festival of India |
| If you want to capture the true spirit of the country, make sure to take part in the numerous Festivals of India that are celebrated across the various regions, cities and provinces of the country. Festivals of India welcome not only the natives to come and take part in the revelry but also attract the foreign tourists to catch a glimpse of the cultural heritage of the country. |
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The rich repertoire of different cultures, customs, traditions and rituals of the country are exhibited in the highest magnitude through the festivals of India. Each festival or occasion is unique to the other thus offering to the onlookers a great variety. Some of the most popular festivals of India are:
DiwaliDiwali the festival of light is one of the most popular festivals of India. Celebrated as the day of homecoming of Lord Ram, Diwali is an occasion of great celebrations. Every inch of the country is adorned with oil lamps, candles and numerous colourful lights. Fire crackers and burnt and sweets distributed among friends and family to mark the festivities. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped on this day and Diwali also marks the beginning of the financial year especially for the business community in India.
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Holi To celebrate the festival of colours people from far and wide come to India. Holi has been celebrated in India since the times of Lord Krishna and is still celebrated in the ancient style and fervour.
Republic Day, Independence Day
The Republic Day and the Independence Day are two major national festivals observed in India. Celebrated on the 26th January and 15th August respectively, there are numerous festivities lined up for the days. The national speech by the Prime Minister, the republic Day parade and the colourful floats
Christmas
Celebrated on the 25th of December as the birthday of Lord Jesus, Christmas is an occasion celebrated by all. This festival of India exhibits the unity of Indians in the sense that even several non Christians make it a point to visit the church to take part in the midnight mass.
Thus festivals of India help to comprehend the colourful lifestyle of the people of the country and also are an open welcome to the people to come and travel through the various cities of the country.
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