subject: Festivals Of India - Part 5 [print this page] This article is a continuation in the series of festivals of India. The other important festivals celebrated in India are discussed below:
Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan is the festival celebrating the relationship of brothers and sisters in India. It's a festival of love and care for each other. It generally comes in the month of August. On this day, the sister ties a rakhi (sacred thread) on the wrist of the brother. In return, the brother promises to protect her and also gives her gifts in return. Sisters also make special dishes and sweets for brothers. Generally, brothers and sisters visit each other's house and family gathers together.
Janmashtami: Janmashtami is also known as Krishnashtami and Gokul Ashtami. It is a Hindu festival which celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna - the incarnation of Vishnu. It comes in the month of August or September. On this day, children and youngsters get together and make a human pyramid to break the dahi handi (clay pot of curd) which is hung at a height between two poles/buildings/trees.
Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India. Makar Sankranti comes on 14th January every year. It is the day of kite flying. All people - children and elders go out and fly kites of all colors and shapes and sizes in the sky. The ladies prepare sweets out of Til and Gud on this day.
Ram Navami - Ram Navami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shri Ramchandra. Lord Ram was the son of King Dashratha of Ayodhya. Shree Ram is one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on the ninth day of chaitra according to the Hindu calendar.
Nag Panchami - Nag Panchami comes on the panchami of Shravan month according to the Hindu calendar or in August. People worship the snake god on this day and offer offerings like milk.
Mahashivaratri - Mahashivaratri is the festival celebrating Lord Shiva. It is celebrated by hindus all over the country. On this day, people do worship Lord Shiva and fast for the day. People go to temples of Shiva for to worship with milk, bilva leaves and flowers in the morning and evening.
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