Posts Tagged ‘India’
Republic Day of India
Republic Day of India has been celebrated since 1950. This day honors India’s constitution and is observed each year on January 26th.
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Pongal is a popular harvest festival in India that takes place over four days in mid- January. It celebrates the return of the sun to the northern hemisphere.
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Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
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. Learn About Mohandas Gandhi
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 in 1947.
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’.
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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 MoreElephant 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.
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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The 3-day Jaisalmer Desert Festival gives a look inside the desert culture of India.
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