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The constitution of India was formed on this day in 1950. The celebrations all over the country are characterized by colorful parades, especially in New Delhi where one has glimpses of folk-dances representing different regions of India. |
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The four day harvest festival of thanks giving in the South. Commences with prayers and rituals and ends with the thrills of racing bulls and bullock carts.
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Sankranti / Pongal
Vasant Panchami |
A spring festival in the North when Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, Wisdom and Fine Arts, is worshipped by the Hindus..
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Floating Festival |
Madurai, the famous temple town of South India celebrates the birth anniversary of its famous 17th century ruler where temple deities, splendidly decorated and dressed, are taken in a floating procession on illuminated sacred barges
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Holi |
The most colorful festival in India, celebrating the advent of spring. Men and women throw coloured powder and water on each other. Its rustic fervor is still manifest in Mathura, the home of Lord Krishna. |
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Shivaratri
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Devotees fast and pray in honour of Lord Shiva. This all night festival is celebrated at all Shiva Temples in India.
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Ramnavami |
The birth anniversary of Rama. The hero of the Epic Ramayana is celebrated by decorating temples and holding religious discourses.
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Baisakhi |
Celebrated as the festival of spring, on this day Guru Govind Singh organized the Order of the Khalsa.
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Pooram |
This is spectacular temple festival in Kerala. Richly caparisoned elephants, sounds of trumpets, pipes and fireworks add a lot of gaiety and grandeur to the celebrations.
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Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
Also known as Ramzan Id marks the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. Thousands of Muslims gather to pray and exchange greetings.
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Meenakshi Kalyanam |
A ten day celebration at Madurai, marking the anniversary of the mythical marriage of Lord Shiva with Meenakshi.
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