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India celebrates its diversity through its festivals. Year long there is sprit
of celebration in some or the other corner of the nation. As there are several
religions, which have an interesting mythology there are several opportunities
to celebrate which are called as festivals. All festivals In India are commemorated
for religious causes, either to celebrate the victory of good over evil or to
remember a god or goddess. Further, every state has its own culture thus have
their own festivals. However there are many festivals which are celebrated through
out the country.
Diwali
Diwali is the biggest festival in India. It is festival of lights, where everyone
lights their house, and burst crackers. Myth logically the festival is commemorated
to celebrate the success return of Rama after defeating Ravana, Lord Krishna's
defeat over Narkasur and to remember the goddess of wealth Laxmiji. It is festival
when every Hindu in the nation repaints his house and buys new clothes. Fireworks
are a highlight of Diwali.
Eid-Ul-Fittar
Eid is celebrated by all Islam followers across India and entire world. All
Islam followers hold fast for one month and spend that one month in worshipping
Allah. As Diwali is the biggest festival for Hindus Eid is for Muslim.
Christmas
Christmas is a festival of Christian which is celebrated with great zeal in
India. Goa celebrates Christmas with style. They have a carnival wherein people
dress up in fancy dresses, dance and sing with huge procession following. Quires
are sung in the church and the birth of Christ is celebrated with fireworks.
There are many other festivals such as Basant Panchami, Dashera, Ganesh Chaturthi,
Janmashtmi, Holi, Rakshbandhan, Guru Purnima, the list is ever lasting.
A symbol of peace, prosperity, and happiness
Festivals in India are mainly a symbol of peace when good wins over the evil,
prosperity when the harvest is good and soil is fertile and happiness to enjoy
love such as Holi. Festivals of India are what keep the diversity of the culture
integrated. In spite of all the hardship people come together to greet each
happiness and prosperity. This feeling of harmony is what keeps this diverse
nation intact. Every festival has its own importance, thus no festival is big
or small, and with each celebration the Indian feeling gets stronger.
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