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January |
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Makar
Sankranti
(Maharashtra, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh)
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February |
March |
Mahashivratri
(All over India) Is
the great night of Lord Shiva when devotees offer their
prayers all night.
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Holi
(All over North India)It
heralds the end of winter and the beginning of the Spring.
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April |
May |
Good
Friday (All
over India)Is observed all over India by the Christians
who offer special prayer services in the churches.
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Urs
(Ajmer,
Rajasthan)The Urs are held every year at the dargah of the
Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
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June |
July |
Ganga
Dussehra (Uttar
Pradesh)According to the legends, Gangavataran or the
descent of the Ganga, happened at this time.
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Rathyatra
(Orissa)This
spectacular chariot festival is held at the Jagannath Temple
at Puri. Images of Lord Jagannath,
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August |
September |
Janmashtami
(All over India)The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is
celebrated with great fervour.
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Tarnetar
Mela (Saurashtra,
Gujarat)The fair is a kind of a marriage market for the
local tribals - the Kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris.
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October |
November |
Navratri
(All Over
India)Continuous chanting from the great epic Ramayana, and
performances from the episodes of Lord Rama's life.
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Sharad
Purnima (All over
India)Is a harvest festival when Laxmi, the Goddess of
prosperity, visits all homes to bring fortune and good luck
to all.
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December |
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Christmas
(All over India)Is celebrated by the Christians and non
Christians alike with special enthusiasm.
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