Fairs And Festivals

A land of colorful diversity and splendor - glorious India sparkles with fairs and festivals that reflect religious and cultural traditions of different communities that trace their roots back to the ancient civilization in India,
Fairs and festivals in India keep ethnic India traditions alive in a delightful manner. Festivals in India celebrate everything from a good harvest to religious legends and cultural fiestas.


Diwali                                                                      


Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus in India. This festival is always celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness.  Diwali is celebrated for five days continuous where the third day is celebrated as the main Diwali festival.

It is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil - and the glory of light. This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.
On this auspicious day people lights up divas and candle all around their house. They perform Laxmi Puja in the evening and seek divine blessing of Goddess of                                                                   Wealth.


                                                                                                    Holi


Holi is one of the major festivals of India celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm on the full moon day in the month of March.  Holi festival has an ancient origin that celebrates in the triumph of 'good' over "bad".  Holi festival is celebrated with various names and people of different states. Numerous legends and stories are associated with Holi celebration.

The foremost is the legend of demon King Hiranyakashyap  want everybody in his kingdom to worship but his son became  adevotee of  Lord Vishnu. Then this demon king wanted his son to be killed so he asked her sister Holika to enter in a  blazing fire with Prahalad as she as boon than made her immune to fire. but as Lord wanted to save Prahalad, Holika was burned into ashes.
Sinece that time, people light a bonfire called as Holika to celebrate the victory of God over evil.
some celebrate this festival as the death of evil minded Pootna. This ogress tried to kill Lord Krishna as an infant by feeding poisonous milk on the instruction of Krishna's Devil uncle. But, Krishna sucked her blood and brought her end.


Independence Day                                                                       


Independence Day is important in the history of India. This day is considered as national holiday.  15th August 1947 symbolizes the victory of Indian patriotism which the nation got after the brutal struggle from the British colonialism.

This is the day to pay a mark of respect to our saviors because of whom we are breathing an air of freedom which does not have the elements of exploitation and repression.

Citizens do arrangement of celebrating this day before a month. On this day you will find roads are embellished with ribbons and Indian flags.

Every year this Independence day is celebrated on 15th                                                                August.


                                                                                Republic Day


Republic day is one of the most important days in the Indian History  on this day the constitution of India came into force to become a truly sovereign state.

Every year on 26th January, The Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country, especially in the capital. On this day the president gives award of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field in different situations.

To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital from the Rajghat, along with the Vijaypath. Different regiments of the Navy, the Army and the Air force march past and official decorations even horses of the cavalry to suit occasion.

This patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together.


Eid - Ul - Fitr                                                                           


Eid-ul-Fitr is the festivals of Muslim popularly known as braking of the fast that occurs as the new moon is sighted at the end of the month of fasting (Ramzan), the Muslim month of celebrating fast.  It is an occasion of rejoicing and feasting.

Fitr is derived from the word" Fatar" meaning breaking. Special foods and delicacies are prepared for the day and are distributed among, friends and neighbors.

The devotees gather in the mosques to pray, relatives and friends meet and exchange greetings. Family, Parents get-togethers and feasts are the major highlights of the festivals.

The festival Ramadan, unlike most festival it doesn't fall on any particular day.  It is usually a time for increased religious self-examination and devotion.


Unlike most festivals, Ramadan doesn't fall on any particular day. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year. It is usually a time for increased religious devotion and self-examination.


                                                                                 Christmas


Christmas is one of the biggest festivals of Christian, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ. This festival is celebrated as a mark of respect to Lord Jesus, who is considered as the son of God and Founder of the Christian religion.

Christian community celebrates Christmas with gaiety, pomp and devotion. This Festival begins on the eve of Christmas on 24th December and continues till New Year's Day. Formally every year it is celebrated on 25th December.

Celebrations of Christmas are marked by, cakes, carols, candles and decoration of Christmas tree. Christian missionaries celebrate Christmas by organizing plays depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. Songs, carols and dramas make these celebrations more enjoyful. Even non-Christian students enthusiastically participate in such celebrations.


Gandhi Jayanti                                                                     


Every year, 2nd October is celebrated as the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, He was was the father of India. He was the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will Power.

He proved to the world that freedoms can be achieved through the path of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. 


On this day, the prime minister and the President, along with other eminent political leaders, pays homage at Raj Ghat-the Samadhi of  Mahatama Gandhi. All the offices, schools, throughout the country, remain closed on this day.




                                                                           Janmashtami


Janmashtami is one of the most popular festivals in Hindu religion in India celebrated with lot of enthusiasm. This festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna that falls every year in the Hindu Month of Savan (August-September).

The actual festival begins during midnight, the celebration reaches its peak at midnight, with the birth of Lord Krishna, arti and lot of hymns takes place. The idol of Lord is bathed with Panchamrit (milk, crud, ghee, honey and Gangajal) later on this Panchamrit is distributed as a Prasad to the devotees along with other sweets.

The message of Shri Krishna Life is to maintain dharma. He was the unchallenged hero of his times both in terms of his bodily prowess and his intellectual brilliance.




Baisakhi                                                                                      

Held on first 'Baisakh'- the 13th April - Baisakhi is one of Himachal's most important festival. Rooted in the rural agrarian tradition, it bids a final farewell to winter. The Sikhs celebrate this as a collective birthday, filling the atmosphere with gaiety, music, dancing and good cheer. This festival is an opportunity in villages to enjoy with sheer abandon because they know that a season of hard work follows soon after which is the time for harvesting corn and other grains. 


                                                                                            Onam


Kerala's most important festival is celebrated in the honor of the ancient asura king Mahabali. The occasion also heralds the harvest season. The decorating of houses with carpets of flowers, a sumptuous lunch and songs in praise of the golden reign of Mahabali, mark the ten day long festivities. A major attraction of the Onam celebrations is the famed snake boat races along the backwaters at Champakulam, Aranmula and Kottayam


Muharram                                                                                 

Muharram is the opening month of the Hijra year. The 10th day of this month (May) is honored by the Muslims of Kerala. Muharram marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed. Taziyas which are bamboo and paper replicas of the martyr's tomb, adorned with mica are carried throughout the streets of the city. The tragedy is expressed by mourners by beating their breasts and grieving over the murder of the Imam accompanied by                                                                  drum beats. Fasting is an important ritual of this day


                                                                                    Dussehra


Dussehra or Vijay Dashmi is a very popular Hindu festival, celebrated with éclat throughout the country. It is observed on the tenth day of the bright halk of Ashvin (September-October). It is a ten-day celebration, commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king, Ravana. ‘Ramlila’ which is based on the epic story of Ramayana, is staged at various places in most of the cities and towns in northern India. During this performance the Ramayana is constantly recited accompanied by music. It presents a fine blending of music, dance, mime, and poetry before an enthusiastic and religious audience sharing every event of the story with the actors




Gurupurab                                                                               


Gurupurab or Guru Nanak Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak who founded the Sikh faith. For two days and nights preceding the festival the Granth Saheb (Scriptures) is read. On the day of the festival, the Granth Saheb is taken out in a grand procession. The celebrations at Amritsar are the most impressive. Prayer meeting and processions are carried out particularly in Punjab. Sikh conduct 'langer' {distribution of food} in the Gurudawara.


                                                                             Shivaratri

All over the country, Shivratri is observed as the night, when Lord Shiva danced the 'Tandav' - his cosmic dance. Fasts and prayers mark the day and devotees throng the temples. The major Shaivite temples at Varanasi, Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh) and Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu) are noted for their special celebrations.