Festivals of India
India is such a country where every day is a celebration. Every day is a festival to some or other. In fact festivals of India show the rich culture and traditions of our mother land. These are an integral part of every Indian. Every part of India celebrate their festival according to their regional customs and rituals.
But there is a commonness in all celebration that every one celebrates humanity. Some common rituals which followed in all most all the festivals are decoration of homes and sacred places, folk song and dance performances. Religious festivals have elaborate prayers followed by some other rites depending on the region. The celebration and festivals of India has their own legend and uniqueness. There are many types of festivals celebrated in India like national, regional, seasonal, local and religious. The festivals of India are best way to bring colour in the life. Here is a list of the prime festival of india:
Diwali – One of the biggest festival of Hindus Diwali known as the festival of light. On this auspicious day people illuminate all around their house with diyas and candles. This festival is associated with different fireworks which are very nice things to watch. Diwali is never complete with out exchange of gift and gift is exchanged among all near and dear one.
Holi – Another popular festival of India is holi which is considered as the festival of colour. Perhaps the loveliest of festivals across northern India. Holi or Basant Panchami heralds the return of spring. It is the day when all classes of people mix up and put colour to each other. The celebration of holi bring up social harmony and break all social barriers.
ID – ID is celebrated twice a year. One is Id – ul – Fitr marking the end of the month – long fasts of Ramjan. It is celebrated with great feast which is joined by those of other faiths as well. On this special day special dishes are cooked and gifts are exchanged among the dear one. Another id is bakri id which coincides with annual Haj.
Chrismas – Christ’s birthday is also celebrated in India with great zeal and enthusiasm specially in the cosmopolitan cities. Other than decorating trees, palm pudding and yule logs, cake and wine people organise Mid night Mass also.
Carnival – In the mid of February every year the three days carnival festival is celebrated in Goa. The beaches and roads become lively with lights and coloured. Often extending into week long parades, processions, dances, beach bonfore and local market. Tourists all over the world try to visit Goa during this festival.
