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Delhi being the capital city has the most diverse population and enjoys a
large variety of religious celebrations with traditional music, dance
and colorful costumes. Apart from the religious festivals several
other colorful occassions also bring together the top perfomers from
the field of music, dance, drama and art.
With the break of the new year in the month of January, the festivity
in Delhi starts and gathers momentum through the year.
Id-Ul-Fitar - 8th Jan
Celebrated to mark the end of Ramzan ,the Muslim month of fasting. It
is an occasion for fasting and rejoicing
Makar Sakranti -14th Jan
A major harvest festival of India. It is one of the biggest events in
the states of Tamilnadu, Karnataka and AndhraPradesh. But fights and
bullock races are an important features of the celebrations. Also celebrated
in the eastern region when millions of piligrims take a holy dip in
the Ganges.
Republic Day -26th Jan
The national festival in India observed through out the country to make
the inauguration of the Republic of India on 26th January 1950. In Delhi,
the celebrations include a magnificent parade of the armed Forces, folk
dances and floats from all the different states of India
Maha Shivratri -
21st Fe
Just after the monsoons the craftsmen from all over the country gather
in Suraj Kund, close to Delhi to display their handicrafts and fabric
items. This occasion attract large number of tourists from around the
world to visit the place.
Holi - 9th Mar
This festival of roses takes place during the end of January. Roses
from all around the globe are displayed at the Safdur Jung Tomb. It
attracts a large number of tourists from distant lands.
Ram Navmi -2nd Ap
One of the most bright festivals of the Hindus is the festival of lights.
It is celebrated all round the city with great pomp and fanfair. The
houses and streets are lit with lights and diyas and bright fireworks
and crackers light up the night sky. Goddess Lakshmi is offered flowers,
sweets and other offerrings. People visit the temples to take part in
bhajans and prayers. People exchange sweets and greetings and it is
the highest time for merriment in the city.
Muharram - 5th Apr
Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain , the grandson of the prophet
Muhammad. Tazias, symbolic of the marty's tomb at Karbala, are carried
in mourning procession. Muharram as observed in Lucknow, is a famous
Baisakhi - 13th Apr
Baisakhi is a very popular festival of Punjab .It is celebrated to mark
the harvesting season. To rejoice this occasion ,Bhangra and Gidha dances
are performed all over the Punjab.
Rakshabandhan - 4th Aug
Celebrated by Hindus particularly in northern India. Sisters tie holy
thread/Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers take oath to protect the
honour and help them in adversities.
Janamashtmi - 12th Aug
The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna ,celebrated with great enthusiasm
all over India, specially at Mathura and Vrindavan , which are closely
associated with his childhood
Independence Day - 15th Aug
Like 26 January, 15th August is also celebrated in the city as the Independence
Day to mark the Indian independence from the British rule in the year
1947. The Prime minister of the nation addresses the nation from the
Red Fort and many people gather around the Red Fort to hear the Prime
Minister's address.
Dussehera -25th Oct
Based on the epic story Ramayana the ten days Dussehra festival signifying
the triumph over good over evil is celebrated all over the country.
In North India ,the Ramalila is staged to commemmmorate the heroism
of Lord Rama. In Bengal, it is observed as Durga puja and images of
the warrior goodness Durga are immersed in lakes and rivers four days
of worship.
Diwali -14th
Nov
The brightest Indian festival when every city, town and village is turned
into a fairyland with millions of electric light, candles and oil lamps
illuminating homes and public buildings, a special feature of the festival
is the worship of Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Guru Nanak Jayanti - 30th Nov.
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, is celebrated
with great devotion.
Christmas Day - 25th Dec
The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated in India, with the traditional
exchange of greetings and gifts.
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