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Festivals in India present a true picture of
culture and heritage in India. Fairs and Festivals play a vital role in
daily life of Indian people.
India : Festivals in
India
Festivals in India
 Fairs
and Festivals in India - Festivals of India are celebrated
throughout the country with Great Spirit and devotion. This festival
reflects the traditional spirit and culture of the people of India.
Religious festivals are celebrated by various communities living
together in India. These fairs and festivals are a unique symbol of
national integrity and pride for the people of India. India is home to
numerous religious, cultural and spiritual fairs and festivals. But
there are some very popular festivals which are well known and are
celebrated by Indians all over the world. Holi and Diwali are few of the
most famous festivals in India. Old rituals, traditions and possessions
are an important part of these fairs and festivals in India. Here we
have presented below a list of some of the popular fairs and festivals
celebrated in India.
| Festivals in India by region
(states): |
| Assam |
Andra Pradesh |
Arunachal Pradesh |
| Bihar |
Chhattisgarh |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Goa Festivals |
Gujarat Festivals |
Haryana Festivals |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Jharkhand |
Jammu and Kashmir |
| Karnataka Festivals |
Kerala |
Madhya
Pradesh |
| Maharashtra |
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Baisakhi Festival
- The harvest festival of Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13 every year,
is a time for renewed faith and energy. People of north India,
especially in the villages of Punjab, swing to the beats of drums and
celebrate the day with religious fervor.
Good Friday Festival
- Christians across the world observe this day as a remembrance of the
pain and suffering Jesus Christ went through for the sake of mankind.
There are several explanations as to why such a day is called "good".
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