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Deepavali
The brightest Indian festival when every city,
town and village is turned into a fairyland with millions of electric
light, candles and oil lamps illuminating homes and public buildings, a
special characteristic of the festival is the worship of Lakshmi the
Goddess of wealth and prosperity. |
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Durga Puja
Blissfully remote and uniquely beautiful, the tranquil
environs of Chotanagpur offer an ideal escape from the
restrictions of civilization. |
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Dussehra
Based on the epic story Ramayana the ten
days Dussehra festival signifying the triumph over good over evil is
celebrated all over the country.
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Garden Tourism Festival
Held at the Talkatora Gardens in the
month of February, the garden tourism festival is an yearly
horticultural burlesque and a visual feast, for Delhi is ablaze with
flowers, exotic plants and cultural events. Delhi Tourism also organizes
cultural performances during the garden festival. |
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Handicrafts Fair
The months of September, October and November are
busy with various types of fairs. The Handicrafts Fair at Delli Haat is
a major magnetism for the lovers of handicrafts.
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Holi
Holi, the Indian festival of colours is
famous in the capital with huge vigour and delight on the day
of the full moon in the month of 'Phalguna'. |
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India International Trade Fair
The International Trade Fair starts on the 14th day of the
November month each year and is held at the Pragati Maidan. This fair is
a major occasion for the Business community.
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Janmashtami
In August, the festival of
Janamashtami celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
Ballets in the Kathak dance style depict the life of Lord Krishna. A
special 'puja' is offered at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir.
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Kite-Flying Festival
Held on Makar Sankranti Day, in the month of
January, on the green lawns above Palika Bazaar, Connaught Place, this
colourful extravaganza attracts national as well as international
participants.
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Ram
Navami
One of the brightest festivals of the Hindus is
the festival of lights. It is celebrated all round the city with great
pomp and fanfair. The houses and streets are lit with lights and diyas
and bright fireworks and crackers light up the night sky. |
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Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan)
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is a festival for siblings.
Sisters tie 'rakhis' (blessed threads) on the wrists of their brothers
on full moon day. This is to defend them from harm and bestow good luck
in the coming year.
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Muslim Festivals
Id-ul-fitr
is most often celebrated in the wintry weather. It marks the
end of Ramzan, the month of fasting for Muslims. This day is
also called Meethi Id (sweet id), because of a special sweet
called "Sevaiyyan", a kind of vermicelli, which is
cooked on this day.
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