Raksha Bandhan to Diwali-7 popular upcoming Indian festivals
Here are seven popular upcoming Indian festivals celebrated across the country:
lifestyle Jul 16 2023
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Raksha Bandhan
This is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers, sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread called a "rakhi" around their brothers' wrists, symbolizing love and protection.
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Janmashtami
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, an important deity in Hinduism. Devotees fast, sing devotional songs, and enact Krishna's childhood stories.
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Onam
Kerala's harvest festival showcases its culture and traditions. It includes feasts, boat races, floral arrangements, traditional dances, and King Mahabali's narrative.
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Ganesh Chaturthi
Hindus commemorate the birth of Lord Ganesha. It involves installing Ganesha idols, prayers, singing, and processions at homes and public locations.
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Navaratri/Durga Puja
Hindu celebration honouring Durga. It incorporates fasting, dancing, and traditional music. Durga Puja, a massive festival in West Bengal and many parts of India.
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Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu holiday. Lamps, fireworks, presents, and feasting honour the triumph of light over darkness. October–November is Diwali season.
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Karva Chauth
Hindu wives celebrate this occasion for their husbands' health and longevity. Women fast from daybreak until moonrise.