THE FESTIVALS OF INDIA
(Introduction, Various
festivals, Conclusion)
Festivals
are an important part of Indian Society. People celebrate them together with
much pomp and joy. Different festivals are celebrated by different religious
groups. Hindus observe so many festivals in different regions. Each and every
festival has its own significance. There are many stories, epics about various
festivals.
The Durga
Puja, Ramlila, Dushera, Diwali, Holi, Ratha Yatra, Saraswati Puja, Ganesh Puja,
Mahavishub, Shivratri, Janmastami are some of Hindu festivals. The Durga Puja
is celebrated mostly in Bengal and Orissa. Ramlila is a festival of Bihar and
Uttar Pradesh. The Dushera is observed in the northern and western provinces,
Holi and Diwali are observed all over India. People worship the goddess of
wealth Laxmi and Kali.
Houses
are illuminated with lamps and candles. In Holi, people become happy embracing
each other with colours.
The
muslims observe their festivals like Id-ul-fittar, Id-zuha, Ramzan, Moharrum,
Fatiha-duaz etc. The fast during Id-zuha and Id-ul-fittar. The Ramzan is a
festival of self dinial.
The
Christians of India celebrate their Christmas, the Good Friday. Shikhs observe
the birthday of Guru Nanak with much pomp. The Jains and Buddhists celebrate
their saints birthday. The santals and other adivasis observe many festivals
like Saleipuja, Maghei, Karma, Nabarnna and new harvest.
People of
India observe the Independence day, the Republic day as National festivals.
They also observe Gandhi Jayanti, Children's day, birthdays of Indira Gandhi,
Rajiv Gandhi with respect.
Festivals
bring about social unity and communal harmony. They give pleasure and
amuzement.
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