Diwali: Also known as Deepavali, it’s the Festival of Lights and is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It usually falls in October or November Holi: The festival of colors, typically celebrated in March, marks the arrival of spring.
Eid: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are two major
Islamic festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Christmas: Celebrated by Christians across India
on December 25th, it marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Navratri: A Hindu festival lasting nine nights, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga. It typically occurs in September or October.
Durga Puja: Primarily celebrated in West Bengal,
it’s a grand celebration of the goddess Durga’s victory over evil.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Celebrated in honor of Lord
Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, in August or September.
Easter: Observed by Christians to celebrate the
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baisakhi: Celebrated in April, primarily in Punjab,
to mark the Sikh New Year and the harvest festival.
Raksha Bandhan: A festival celebrating the bond
between brothers and sisters, usually in August.
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Janmashtami: Marks the birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated with great zeal in August or September.
Pongal: A harvest festival celebrated in South
India, typically in January.
Onam: A harvest festival celebrated in Kerala,
usually in August or September.
Makar Sankranti: Celebrated in different parts of
India with various names, marking the transition of the sun into Capricorn, usually in January.
Lohri: Celebrated in Punjab in January, it marks
the winter solstice.
Dussehra: Celebrated to mark the victory of Lord
Rama over Ravana, typically in October.
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Bihu: A harvest festival celebrated in Assam, typically in April.
Eid-e-Milad: Celebrates the birth of the Islamic
prophet Muhammad.
Guru Nanak Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Guru
Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, usually in November.
Maha Shivaratri: A Hindu festival dedicated to
Lord Shiva, celebrated in February or March.
Karva Chauth: A fasting ritual observed by
married Hindu women for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, typically in October or November.
Lohri: Celebrated in Punjab to mark the winter
solstice, usually in January.
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Chhath Puja: A festival dedicated to the sun god, typically celebrated in Bihar and other northern regions in October or November.
Gudi Padwa: The Marathi New Year, typically
celebrated in March or April.
Vishu: The Malayalam New Year is celebrated in
Kerala, typically in April.
Ratha Yatra: A chariot festival associated with
Lord Jagannath, celebrated in Puri and other parts of India....