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Spectrum Chart - 377 : Indian Festivals 2
1. Durga Puja - People worship Devi Durga
on this day. Durga Puja is the most popular in West Bengal. An idol
of Devi Durga is placed in various pandals. Devi Durga is seen
holding weapons in her ten hands to kill Mahisasura (evil demon). The
priest worships the idol of Devi Durga and chant traditional mantras.
2. Bhaubeej - Bhaubeej is the ceremony
performed by Hindus, generally, on the second day of Diwali. It is
celebrated among brothers and sisters and is similar to Raksha
Bandhan, except there is no tying of rakhi involved.
3. Gudhi Padwa - Gudhi Padwa is the
festival that augments the new year and is usually celebrated on the
first day of the Indian month of Chaita according to the lunar
calendar. On Gudhi Padwa, a gudi is found sticking out of a window or
otherwise prominently displayed in traditional Maharashtrian
households. It is hoisted outside the house, in a window, terrace or
a high place.
4. Mahavir Jayanti - The birth anniversary
of Lord Mahavira is celebrated by the people belonging to Jain faith.
The celebration involves ceremonial bath to Lord Mahavira,
processions and lectures.
5. Sankranti - On the day of Sankranti,
people worship the Sun God. This festival is marked with prosperity
and abundance. On this day, freshly harvested cereals and foods are
cooked.
6. Kite Festival - Kites are very popular
in India, with the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, West Bengal,
Rajasthan and Punjab notable for their kite fighting festivals.
During the Indian spring festival of Makar Sankranti, near the middle
of January, millions of people fly kites all over India. An
international kite festival is held every year before Uttarayan for
three days in Vadodara, Surat and Ahmedabad.
7. Eid - Eid is one of the major festivals
of India for the Muslim community. People dress up in fineries,
attend a special community prayer in the morning, visit friends, and
relatives and exchange sweets. Children are given idi(money or gift)
by elders.
8. Moharram - Moharram is the first month
of the Islamic calendar which marks the beginning of the new Islamic
year. Muharram is observed by the Muslim community across the world
in commemoration of the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson,
Imam Hussain along with his family.
9. Ram Navmi - Rama Navami is the
celebration of the birth of Rama. Rama Navmi is the day on which
Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, incarnated in
human form in the land of Ayodhya.
10. Raksha Bandhan - The beautiful relation
of a brother and a sister is celebrated in the festival of Raksha
Bandhan. Traditionally, girls tie a string of thread on the wrist of
her brother. This thread of love reminds the brother of his
responsibility to always take care, support and protect his sister
under all circumstances.
11. Parsi New Year - Parsi people celebrate
their new year in August, which is also known as Pateti. On this day
the Shahenshahi Zoroastrian community arrived in India while
migrating from Persia. This festival is celebrated at the fire temple
and the Parsi community strengthens the bond through feasts, where
they meet friends and relatives.
12. Fair - "Mela" or "Fair"
also popularly refers to shows and exhibitions. It can be
theme-based, promoting a particular culture, art or skill. Generally
in "melas" people can find eateries, entertainment
activities, shops and games. In rural traditions melas or village
fairs are of great importance.
13. Mahashivratri - Maha means “great”,
Ratri means “night” and Shiva refers to “Lord Shiva”. The
marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place on this day.
There is a tradition of offering a holy bath to the Shiva Lingam.
People celebrate this festival by fasting, offering sweets to god,
etc.
14. Buddha Poornima - Buddha Purnima
celebrated actually for the eve of birth, enlightenment and passing
into nirvana of Gautama Buddha. It is observed every year generally
in between the month of April and May.
15. Christmas - Christmas is celebrated
every year on 25th December on the eve of birth
anniversary of Jesus Christ. This is one of the most sacred festivals
for Christians as they believe Jesus Christ to be the son of God. It
is believed that on this day a man in red dress named Santa Clause
comes to help the needy one and brings gifts for the loved ones.
16. Coconut Day - Coconut Day (nariyal
purnima) is the day of fishermen this festival signifies retreating
monsoon and the commencement of their fishing activity. Nariyal
Poornima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan
month.
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