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Festivals of India
FESTIVALS OF INDIA – Ages of rich tradition, warm and hospitable people, a landscape of breathtaking variety and beauty - Reflecting the vibrant culture of the country, these events occupy a prime place in the Indian tourism industry, as many people visit the country in order to participate in them. During the festival celebrations, there are dance performances, music, dramas and a variety of entertainment which play an important role in attracting tourists to the country.
The religious customs guide the celebration of various festivals and fair. People decorate houses and temples, various songs and dances are performed, and the streets are full of parades and celebrations. Religious festivals are innumerable in India. Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmastami, Eid-ul-Fitr, Christmas, Rath Yatra, Vasant Panchami and Ram Navami are some of the popular religious festivals of India.
Below are the month wise listings of some famous Festival of India:
January
Pongal, Makar Sakranti, Lohri, Bikaner Festival, Nagaur Festival, Baneshwar Fair
February
Vasant Panchmi, Maha Shivratri, Desert Festival, Baneshwar Festival
March
Char, Holi, Chait
April
Gudi Padva, Gangaur, Ram Navami, Baisakhi, Mewar Festival, Kaila Devi
May
Urs, Dhoongri, Pooram Festival, Ganga Dussehra
June
Summer Festival - Shimla, Id-e-Milad, Summer Festival - Mt.Abu, Hemis Festival
July
Ladarcha Fair, Haryali, Shravana Sankranti, Teej, Jagannath Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima
August
Poori Fair, Naag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janamashtami
September
Fulaich, Nagini Fair, Sair, Onam
October
Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Mewar Festival, Karva Chauth
November
Sharad Purnima, Diwali, Guru Purab, Ka Pomblang Nongrem, Sonepur Fair, Hampi Festival, Pushkar Fair, Dhan Teras
December
Konark Dance Festival, Christmas
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