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together a billion people, speaking more than a thousand languages,
following some half a dozen different religions and bound by countless
traditions- and what will you get? India. A land so amazingly diverse
that it’s really more a continent by itself than just a single country.
India’s diversity reveals itself in many forms- in cuisine, clothing,
language, arts and crafts- and the festivals of India. And in a land as
vast and complex as India, it would hardly be an exaggeration to say
that every day is a holiday. Everyday, somewhere or the other, in some corner of the country, people will dress in new clothes, sing and dance, worship, feast, rejoice- all to mark yet another festival in India. Whether it's religious or secular, whether it marks the birth of a well-loved god or the beginning of the sowing season- a festival is more than just another day. It's a time to forget the worries and cares of daily life; a time to celebrate one of the grand festivals in India and let your hair down. So join in the happiness- get a feel of India’s festivals. Not just religious festivals, but also touristy events which highlight the crafts and culture of a region; not just vibrant carnivals, but also solemn processions which pay homage to a revered saint. Not just festivals, but a very important part of life for millions of Indians. |
Events and Festivals in India 2012/2013 |
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