Fairs And Festivals Of India
India is a land of contrasts, a land mass of humanity and a potpourri of different cultures
, which make it really exciting for a tourist to visit India. Festivals in India can symbolize the welcoming of a season, the arrival of a full moon, the harvest, the birthday of a saint or the coming of a new year to name a few. And as the winter sets in, India gets ready to celebrate the multitude of events and festivals. After harsh summer and intermittent rains, the weather finally is cool and pleasant, which make it the right time for festivals in the country.One of the grand festivals that celebrated is Deepawali, which marks the victory of good over evil. Diwali is also called festival of light, and is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus, held on the new moon between October 13th and November 14th. Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth is worshipped on this day. Dusshera celebrated before Deepawali witnesses the burning of effigies of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka and his brothers.
In the East of India, especially in West Bengal, Durga Puja is the mother of all festivals. The week-long festivities of Durga Pooja culminate with the immersion of Durga idols in rivers and sea. During the Pooja, Pandal hopping is the most common activity, people shop, visit pandal after pandal, eat and merry.
In the western-state of Gujarat, Dandia is a common and very popular dance, which is done during Navratris (nine nights).
Rajasthan celebrates a number of festivals during winter season. Pushkar fair is one of the most popular fairs of Rajasthan. Pushkar Festival is celebrated in Oct-Nov. The fair not only attracts tourists from all over the country but a large number of foreign tourists also visit the fair.
Here are some of the festivals that you can still catch this winter:
Khajuraho Dance Festival
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad (Jan)
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb)
Camel Festival, Bikaner (January)
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb)
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb)
Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April)
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