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| FAMOUS FAIRS & FESTIVALS
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Festivals
India is a country of festivals. Different festivals
are rejoiced in different states. Delhites also
celebrate various religious and national festivals
fun and vitality.
Delhi's festival calendar starts with Republic day,
which is celebrated on 26th January every year.
On this day, relays of grand parade of different
regiments of Indian Army, Navy and Air force march
in formation from Rajpath to the Red Fort.The President
of India, Chief commander of the Indian Armed Forces,
takes the salute. The parade is followed by spectacular
fly passed by the Squadrons of Indian Armed forces.
Vir Chakras are given to the soldiers or their family
members. At last, a beuatiful display of folk dances
are performed by the children form different schools.
Maha Shivratri is a famous Hindu festival, which
fall on 13th night/14th day in the krishna Paksha
in the month of Maagha or Phalgunaas per Hindu Calender.
The festival is celebrated by offerings Bilva leaves
and Panchamrit to shivalinga.
Holi is a colourful festival,, which marks the onset
of spring. People enjoys by throwing water and sprinkling
colours, gulal on each other. Holi generally falls
in the month of March.
Krishna Janmashthami is another major day in Indian
Calendar. The day is celebrated to mark the birthday
of Lord Krishna.
In the month of August, 15th August is celebrated
as Independence Day. On this day, the Prime Minister
hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort. The Prime
delivers a televised speech regarding the achievements
of his government during the past year. In the speech
important issues are raised and a call for further
development. The Prime Minister also pays his tribute
to leaders of the freedom struggle.
On 2nd October every year Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated
all over India. National holiday is observed on
this day. People pay tribute to the father of nation
by
Dusshera or Vijay Dhasmi is celebrated in Delhi
very great enthusiasm and happiness.It is believed
that on this day, Lord Rama killed Ravana. To celebrate
the occasion effigies of Ravana, Kumbakarna and
Meghnatha are set on fire. Prior to Dushhera, Ramlilas
take place for 10 days.
After 20 days of Dusherra, Diwali is celebrated
in Delhi and various other parts of India. Diwali
is another important festival of hindus which is
celebrated in delhi with joy and energy. On the
eve of Diwali, people light diyas, candles and use
various things to make their house look beautiful.
All the members of the family worship Goddess Lakshmi(
Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity) and Children burst
crackers.
At the end of the year,i.e. on 25th December every
year Christmas is celebrated by the people of Delhi.
On the eve of Chirstmas, People decorate Christmas
tree and Santa Claus distribute gifts among the
children.
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