Top 10 Indian Festivals

India is a land of diverse cultures and subcultures. One of the best way this is seen is the variety of festivals celebrated around the country. Let's take a look at a few of these.

India is a land of diverse cultures and subcultures. One of the best way this is seen is the variety of festivals celebrated around the country. Let's take a look at a few of these.

Diwali Diwali is the festival of lights and is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. It is also a time to welcome the new year.

Navratri and Durga Puja Navratri is a nine-day festival that celebrates the victory of Durga over Mahishasura. Durga Puja is a part of Navratri.

Dussehra Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of Rama over Ravana. It is also a time to bid farewell to the old year.

Holi Holi is the festival of colors and is celebrated to welcome the spring season. It is also a time to forget and forgive.

Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Krishna. Krishna is one of the most popular deities in Hinduism and is worshipped by people all over India.

Onam Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. It is a time to celebrate the bountiful harvest and to welcome the new year.

Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birth of Ganesha. Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity and is worshipped by people all over India.

Eid-Ul-Fitr Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil and to feast with family and friends.

Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brother's wrist and pray for his well-being.

Gurupurab Gurupurab is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. People celebrate the teachings of Guru Nanak reaffirm commitment to Sikhism.

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