12 Important Fairs And festivals Of India

Diwali

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with lamps, fireworks, and sweets across India.

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Holi

Holi is the colorful spring festival marked by vibrant powders, water fights, and festive gatherings.

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Navratri/Durga Puja

Navratri involves nine nights of dance and worship, culminating in Durga Puja, dedicated to the goddess Durga.

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Eid al-Fitr is a joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan, observed by the Muslim community.

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Eid al-Fitr

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, with elaborate idol installations and processions.

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Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, marked by tying rakhi bracelets.

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Onam

Onam is a harvest festival in Kerala, featuring cultural performances and a grand feast called Onam Sadya.

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Durga Puja

Durga Puja is a major Bengali festival celebrating the goddess Durga's triumph over the buffalo demon.

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Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, or Bakra Eid, commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice, observed with feasts and prayers.

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Pongal/Makar Sankranti

Pongal in South India and Makar Sankranti in other regions mark the harvest season with traditional rituals.

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Janmashtami

Janmashtami celebrates Lord Krishna's birth, marked by fasting, devotional songs, and dramatic enactments.

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Pushkar Camel Fair

The Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan is a unique event featuring camel trading, cultural events, and competitions.

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