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Festivals of India · Page 2

Diwali's lamps, Holi's colours, Onam's feasts and Kumbh Mela's millions. The stories, rituals and meaning behind India's celebrations.

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Rath Yatra
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Rath Yatra

Ratha Jatra or Rath Yatra is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June Most of the city’s society…

Christmas
Festivals

Christmas

Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday observed generally on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. The date is not known to be the…

Holi
Festivals

Holi

Holi is a spring religious festival celebrated by Hindus. In West Bengal and Orissa of India it is known as Dolyatra (Doul Jatra) or Basanta-Utsav (spring festival). The most…

Festivals

Deepavali / Diwali

Diwali or Deepavali, popularly known as the “festival of lights”.For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing…