This festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya by lighting diyas and fireworks
Diwali
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This 9-day festival in India is celebrated with all enthusiasm by performing puja and enjoying events like Garba and Dandiya Raas
Navratri
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The festival celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana with Ram Leela performances and burning Ravana’s figure
Dussehra
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Holi- the festival of colors, celebrates the win of good over evil, and the arrival of spring, by playing with colors, and water, and enjoying sweets
Holi
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Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated for the birth of Lord Krishna, when devotees fast, sing devotional songs, pray at temples, and also enjoy handi fod
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Krishna Janmashtami
Onam- the harvest festival celebrated in Kerala to welcome King Mahabali with cultural performance, floral decorations, and feasting
Onam
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This auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days by idolizing the Ganesh statue and enjoying sweets like Modak
Ganesh Chaturthi
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Eid-Ul-Fitr
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Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, where Muslims fast for a month. At this festival, people wear new clothes, offer prayers, and exchange gifts
Mahashivratri
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Mahashivratri honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s union, when devotees fast, visit temples, and worship
Gurpurab
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Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. During this time all Gurudhwaras are decorated and Sikh people gather to offer prayers and enjoy the meal