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ID-UL-ZUHA - 11th JANUARY
Observed by the Muslims to commemorate the Prophet Ibrahim's offer
to sacrifice his son.
MAKAR SANKRANTI/ PONGAL/ MAGHA
BIHU - 14th JANUARY
A major harvest festival
of India. It is one of the biggest events in the states of Tamil
nadu, karnataka and Andhra pradesh. Bull fights and bullock races
are important features of the celebrations. Also celebrated in the
eastern region when millions of pilgrims take a holy dip in the
Ganges. |
REPUBLIC DAY - 26th JANUARY
The national festival
in India observed throughout the country to mark the inauguration of
the Republic of India on 26th January, 1950. In Delhi, the
celebration include a magnificent parade of the armed forces,folk
dances and floats from all parts of the country. |
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MAHA SHIVA RATRI -
6th MARCH
Hindus perform puja of Lord Shiva by fasting on this day. |
GOOD FRIDAY / BARABAFAT -
21st MARCH
FESTIVAL OF CHRISTIANS / FESTIVAL OF MUSLIMS. |
HOLI / DULHENDI - 21st
& 22nd
MARCH
The most boisterous of India's festivals,
observed all over India. Men, women and children throw coloured
water and powder on each other. Greetings and sweets are exchanged
among friends and relatives.
RAMANAVAMI - 14th
APRIL
Birthday of Lord Rama is celebrated all over India.The epic Ramayana
is recited in temples and homes. |
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BAISAKHI - 13th APRIL
Baisakhi is a very popular
festival of Punjab. It is celebrated to mark the harvesting season.
To rejoice on this occasion, Bhangra and Gidha dances are performed
all over Punjab.
MAHAVIR JAYANTI - 18th
APRIL
Celebrated by Jains to
mark the birth of Lord Mahavira.
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AMBEDKAR JAYANTI - 14TH APRIL - Celebrated in memory of the father
of Indian Constitution, Bhimrao ji Ambedkar |
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May day - 1st May
BUDH PURNIMA - 19TH MAY
MAHARANA PRATAP JAYANTI - 6TH JUNE
GURU PURNIMA - 18TH JULY |
INDEPENDENCE DAY - 15th
AUGUST
The
anniversary of India's Independence won on this day in 1947.
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RAKSHA BANDHAN - 16th
AUGUST
Celebrated by Hindus &
Sikhs particularly in northern India. Sisters tie holy thread /
Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers wishing their long life.
Brothers take oath to protect the honour and help them in
adversaries.
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JANAMASHTAMI - 24th
AUGUST
The
birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, celebrated with great enthusiasm
all over the country, specially at Mathura and Vrindavan, which are
closley associated with his childhood.
GANESH CHATURTHI - 3rd SEPTEMBER - Birthday of Lord Ganesha
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GANDHI
JAYANTI - 2nd OCTOBER
The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - the father
of the nation, is celebrated with reverence all over the country. |
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*ID-UL-FITRA
- 2ND OCTOBER
Celebrated by the Muslim community. It is an
occasion for fasting and rejoicing.
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DUSSEHRA - 7th - 9th
OCTOBER
Based
on the epic story of Ramayana, the ten days Dussehra festival
signifying the triumph of good over evil is celebrated all over the
country. In North India, The Ramlila is staged to commemorate the
heroism of Lord Rama. In Bengal, it is observed as Durga Puja and
images of the warrior goddess Durga are immersed in lakes and rivers
four days of worship.
DEEPAWALI -
28th OCTOBER
The brightest Indian festival when every city town
and village is turned inot a fairyland with millions of electric
light, candles and oil lamps illuminating homes and public
buildings. A special feature of the festival is the worship of Laxmi-
the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
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GURU NANAK JAYANTI -
13th NOVEMBER
The
birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, is
celebrated with great devotion. |
CHRISTMAS DAY - 25th
DECEMBER
The birht of Jesus
Christ is celebrated in India with the traditional exchange of
greetings and gifts. |
* Suject to appearance of
the moon
PLEASE NOTE THAT TAJ MAHAL, AGRA IS
CLOSED ON FRIDAY. |
