Holi – Adding Colours to Life

Holi – Adding Colours to Life

Holi, a festival that is widely and wholeheartedly celebrated in Northern and Western parts of India. The festival rejoices the commencement of spring as well as the victory of good over evil. It is best known around the world for colors, during the celebration of this festival, people throw colored powder on each other. This is why the festival is also popular as “Festival of Colours“.  When is Holi Celebrated? The festival marks the end…

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5 Cities in India, Where Durga Puja is Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm

5 Cities in India, Where Durga Puja is Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm

Durga Puja is one of the widely celebrated festivals in India. It is the ceremonial worship of the Mother Goddess. This festival, Durgotsab, is a celebrated occasion for reunion and rejuvenation and also, a celebration of traditional culture and customs. This is the most important festival of the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura, and the passion and enthusiasm which is shared throughout the country are commendable. This festival is usually celebrated in the…

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Most Celebrated Festivals of India, Month wise (September-December)

Most Celebrated Festivals of India, Month wise (September-December)

The list of Most Celebrated Festivals of India hasn’t ended yet, rather the real season of fests begin now in September. September to December is the time, when there are several festivals back to back. Here is the list of festivals that makes the last quarter of the year so vibrant. Onam: Welcoming The Mighty Mahabali                     Onam is one of the important festivals of India….

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Most Celebrated Festivals of India, Month wise (April-August)

Most Celebrated Festivals of India, Month wise (April-August)

In our previous post we shared Most Celebrated Festivals in India during first quarter of year (January to March)Let’s continue with more celebration Baisakhi:                     Celebrated on 14th of April, Baisakhi is primarily celebrated by the Sikh community in Punjab and those around the world. Baisakhi indicates the beginning of the harvest season for the Rabi crops. Local folk dances such as Giddha and Bhangra are…

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