Ø India is often described as a land of many religions
and languages, but it might as well be described as a land of festivals. Some
festivals are observed throughout the country; others have specific regional
associations. India celebrates holidays and festivals of almost all the faiths
in the world. In one region or the other, festivals happen almost every day,
each with a specialty of its own. Each festival in each region has its own
particular foods and sweets appropriate to the season and crops, and days are
spent in their careful preparation.
Ø In India, festivals do not just offer
people a temporary reprieve from their daily grind. Imbued with deep inner
significance, each festival is a multifaceted celebration. The day on which a
particular festival is celebrated has a special astrological significance, and
certain observances on these days yield manifold benefits. That is why Indian
festivals are marked by certain observances such as fasting, oil massages,
particular pujas, abstinence, etc.
Ø In the Indian Culture there was a
time when there used to be a Festival every day of the year – 365 festivals in
a year – because a festival is a tool to bring life to a state of exuberance
and enthusiasm. That was the significance and importance of festivals. The
whole culture was in a state of celebration.
Ø India is a land of fairs and festivals. As different communities belonging
to different religions live here, therefore many festivals are celebrated regularly every
year. Among these festivals, some are religious; some are based on seasons while some
are of national importance. All the festivals are...
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