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India is the land of fun and frolic. The Indians celebrate the various fairs and festivals to the extent that there are more number of fairs and festivals in a year than the total number of days. The rites and the rituals followed by the Indians, the enthusiasm and faith that are constant features add to the charm of the fairs and festivals.
The New Year, the advent of new seasons, harvest time, the birthdays of gods and goddesses, saints and prophets, mythological and historical events… all find expression in innumerable festivals and fairs spread over the length and breadth of the country. Apart from their religious mythological or historical significance, these festivals and fairs are basically occasions for families and communities to get together and participate in rituals, feasting, music and dance- they are occasions to buy new clothes and household articles, re-paint houses, distribute sweets and gifts. And above all many of these festivals and fairs are a testimony to the adage that 'India's unity lies in its diversity', as celebrations break all barriers of religion, caste, creed and economic standing.
SOME FAIRS & FESTIVALS:
| Fairs and Festivals of India |
| Baisakhi Festival, Punjab |
Christmas, Nationwide |
| Desert Festival, Jaisalmer |
Diwali, Nationwide |
| Durga Puja, West Bengal |
Dushehra, Nationwide |
| Elephant Festival, Jaipur |
Ellora Festival, Maharashtra |
| Ganesh Chaturthi, Maharashtra |
Gangaur Festival, Jaipur |
| Holi Festival, Nationwide |
International Kite Festival, Gujrat |
| Janmasthmi Festival, Nationwide |
Khajuraho Festival, MP |
| Kumbh Mela, India |
Onam Festival, Kerala |
| Pongal Festival, Tamil Nadu |
Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan |
| Shekhawati Festival, Rajasthan |
Taj Mahotsav,Uttar Pradesh |
| Teej Festival, Jaipur |
The Goa Carnival, Goa |
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