Posts Tagged ‘India’
Elephant Festival, India
The Elephant Festival is held on the eve of the festival of colors, Holi. Elephants are the center of this incredible attraction. These beautiful animals are adorned with fancy clothes and jewelry as they parade in a royal procession.
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The 3-day Jaisalmer Desert Festival gives a look inside the desert culture of India.
Read MorePushkar 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 parts of the fair.
Read MoreDiwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
Read MoreDussehra
Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. This Indian holiday takes place on the 10th day of the seventh month according to the Hindu calendar.
Read MoreGandhi’s Birthday
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India, was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. Related Post: Learn About Mohandas Gandhi includes an informational video and book suggestions with free curriculum guides.
Read MoreRaksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is mostly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. This festival signifies the special bond between brothers and sisters which is symbolized in the ritual of tying a rakhi (bracelet) on the others’ wrist. It is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month ‘Shravana’.
Read MoreIndia’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.
Read MoreHoli
Holi, a spring religious festival observed in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries with Hindu and Sikh populations, celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Read MoreDesert Festival, India
Jaisalmer Desert Festival is all about camel races, polo matches, puppeteers, jugglers, men with long mustache, turban tying competitions, locals dressed in colorful traditional dresses, etc.
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