Festivals In India
The number of festivals celebrated in incredible India can give anyone a shock. There are so many festivals in this country that a major portion of the year can be declared as holidays. Every festival has its own meaningful and beautiful history and the celebrations are something that everyone can enjoy. The origin of most festivals in India is embedded in the Hindu mythology and can be very interesting. If there is one country where you can see it all, it is the 'Incredible India'.
- Makar Sankranti Celebrated in India
Makar Sankranti, an important Hindu festival, is being celebrated in India with a lot of zeal.
- Makar Sankranti - Festival of Harvest
India is a land of cultural diversity and there are many festivals celebrated to mark an auspicious occasion. Makar Sankranti is one of the many auspicious Hindu festivals. You will be able to learn something about Makar Sankranti, the festival of harvest in the following article.
- Diwali Festival
Diwali is a festival of lights, firecrackers, oil lamps, special sweets and foods, and puja that is celebrated with great gusto all over India. Come and read all about this exuberant festival here.
- Sending Diwali Gifts to India
Diwali is a special festival celebrated by Indians all across the world. Even if you are away from your friends and family back home, don't let that stop you from sending Diwali gifts to India. Read more about it and ideas for gifts for Diwali here.
- From Ras Garba to Disco Dandiya: Journey of an Indian Festival
Garba, Dandiya, Dandiya Raas, Ras Garba.. many names, but the same games. Read on to know more.
- Diwali Gifts
The Indian culture has a festival called Diwali as part of their traditional range of holidays, where gifts, sweets and even money is given during this festive period of the year. Learn more about what kinds of gifts are given.
- Garba – Dandiya Raas
Garba and Dandiya Raas are forms of dance that originated in the Gujarat region of India. These dances are performed during the Navratri festival.
- Diwali Cards
Diwali Cards and E-cards are the optimum mode of expressing heartfelt Diwali greetings.
- Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a very prominent and revered festival of the Hindus, celebrated in August-September. Learn more about it here...
- HOLI: The Festival of Colors
The onset of spring in the tropical countries is the beginning of longer days and shorter nights, in many countries, the beginning of a number of diseases, new plantings and blooming of flowers too. That is, when the flame of the forest comes in full bloom. In India, the most significant festival that actually revels in the experience of color, the sprays of cheers is Holi, the festival of color.
