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Spectrum Chart - 376 : Indian Festivals 1
1. Independence Day - Independence Day is
celebrated all over the country on 15th August each year.
On this day, i.e. 15th August, 1947, India got its
independence from the hands of the British Empire. Independence Day,
one of the three national holidays in India. On 15 August, the prime
minister hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical
site Red Fort in Delhi. Twenty-one gun shots are fired in honour of
the solemn occasion. He pays tribute to the leaders of the Indian
independence movement.
2. Shivaji Jayanti - Shivaji Jayanti, the
birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the first king of
Maratha Empire. It is celebrated with traditional fervour across
Maharashtra.
3. Ganesh Chaturthi - Ganesh Chaturthi,
the birthday of Lord Ganesh, is celebrated in August-September.
Ganesh made of unbaked clay are worshipped on this day in every
house. A special sweet called Modak is prepared on this occasion. To
mark the end of the festivities, the clay idols of Lord Ganesh are
immersed in water.
4. Naag Panchami - Naag Panchami is a
traditional worship of snakes or serpents observed by Hindus
throughout India. The worship is offered on the fifth day of bright
half of Lunar month of Shravan, according to the Hindu calendar.
5. Diwali – Diwali is India's biggest
festival. It is a festival of lights and all Indian Hindus celebrate
it joyfully. It is celebrated in honour of Lord Rama. He returned to
his kingdom, Ayodhya, after spending 14 years in forest. It is
celebrated by letting off fireworks by children to really light up
the whole of India. At night, buildings are illuminated with earthen
lamps, candle-sticks and electric bulbs. The city presents a bright
and colourful sight. People exchange greetings and gifts or sweets on
this day.
6. Gokulashtami - Gokulashtami is the
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. Hindus
celebrate Gokulashtami by fasting, worshipping Krishna and staying up
until midnight and offer prayers at special time when Krishna is
believed to have been born. In many places, the popular event of
“Dahi Handi”,also takes place.
7. Holi - Holi known as the festival of
colours, On the eve of Holi, people make huge Holika bonfires and
sing and dance around it. On the day of Holi, people gather in open
areas and apply dry and wet colours of multiple hues to each other,
with some carrying water guns and coloured water filled balloons.
8. Dassera - People celebrate Dassera
festival to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. It signifies
the victory of good over the evil. People go to see the famous folk
play of Ram Leela. The story of Lord Rama is shown in the play. It is
a great time to enjoy and take inspiration from virtuous acts of
Rama.
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