India
Events
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Pushkar Camel Fair
The Pushkar Camel Fair, or Pushkar Mela, is an annual 14-day Hindu festival and one of the largest and most popular festivals in India. Camel trading and religious rituals are the main…
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International Kite Festival
The International Kite Festival, held annually during Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India, is a vibrant celebration of artistry and culture. The skies fill with colorful kites of all shapes and…
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Pongal
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India to honor the sun, nature, and farmers for a bountiful harvest. Central to the festivities is the preparation of Pongal, a sweet rice dish cooked with milk and jaggery, symbolizing prosperity and gratitude. The festival includes rituals like decorating homes with kolam (rangoli designs),…
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Republic Day of India
Republic Day of India has been celebrated since 1950. This day honors India's constitution and is celebrated with grand celebrations, including a spectacular parade in New Delhi featuring cultural performances,…
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Desert Festival, India
The 3-day Jaisalmer Desert Festival looks at the desert culture of India. It features camel races, polo matches, puppeteers, jugglers, men with long mustaches, turban-tying competitions, and locals wearing colorful…
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Holi
Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated across India and other parts of the world, marking the arrival of spring. Participants engage in exuberant festivities, including throwing colored powders and…
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India’s Independence Day
Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday commemorating the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.
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Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. Observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (usually in August), sisters…
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Gandhi’s Birthday
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. Learn About Mohandas Gandhi