Festivals of India

India is a land of festivals , where people from different religions coexist harmoniously. The wide variety of festivals celebrated in india is a true manifestation of its rich culture and traditions. There are many Indian festivals and celebration, the most excting of which are mentioned below. while the celebrations happen all over the year, October till january is the time when the country can be seen at its vibrant best.


To give you a fair idea about all the festivals of India in 2018 and their dates, before you begin, here is a piece of information that would prove essential for you ! 



* Diwali - 7th November (Wednesday)
* Holi - 2nd March (Friday)
* Dussehra - 19th October (Friday)
* Navratri - Begins on 10th October (10th Oct Wednesday to 18th Oct Thursday)
* Durga Puja - 19th October (Friday)
* Janmashtmi-3rd September (Sunday)
* Ganesh Chaturthi - 13th September (Thursday)
* Gurupurab -23rd November (Friday)
* Rakshabandhan
* Eid Ui Fitr - 15th Jun (Friday)
* Bihu - Begins on 14th April (Saturday)
* Hemis -Begins on 23rd Jun (Saturday)
* Onam -Begins on 15th August (Wednesday)
* Pongal -Begins on 14th January(Sunday)
* Christmas - 25th December (Tuesday)
* Easter -1st April (Saturday)
* Baisakhi -14th April (Saturday)


               List of Indian Festivals: The widely celebrated religious festivals in the country



Here is a quick list of the most famous festivals of India. Check out these types of festival before you visit the best places of Indian cultural heritage to attend the grand celebrations of these festivals.



FurtherRead: Best Festivals In September In India: Save The 2018

Diwali, one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of India, Is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. During this festival of lifhts, houses are decorated with clay lamps, candles, and Ashok leaves. pepole wear new clothes, partcipate im family puja , burst crackers , and share sweets with friends , families , and neighbors.

Significance: The festival marks the return of Lord Rama , along with his wife sita and brother Lakshmana , after a long exile of 14 years.

Key attractions: Homes decorated with fancy lights , candles and clay lamps , bustling shops and markets ,and fireworks and crackers .

When: The darkest new moon night of kartik month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar , which corresponds to mid-October -mid November as per the Gregorian Calendar.

Where: All over the country.

Diwali 2018: 7th Noovember (Wednesday)

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