INDIAN
FESTIVALS
India presents a cultural
potpourri of number of religions with their
own festivals and celebrations but the four
major religions followed in India are
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism in
the descending order. There are a number of
regional festivals which are celebrated in
particular areas only. Bright colors, brightly
lit religious places, illuminated houses,
sweets and traditional dresses and dances and
unwavering enthusiasm are the characteristics
of all the festival holidays in India.
Cuisine, dresses and ornaments, especially of
the Indian women, with the profusion of
golden, red and yellow colors, cultural and
traditional performances and music, chariot
and car procession of the deities and
interesting folklores give the Indian
festivals their universal appeal. The concept
of universal brotherhood encompasses all the
festivals of India and the vibrant colors,
warm hospitality and infectious buoyant spirit
of the Indians attract people from all over
the world to take part in the Indian fairs and
festivals.
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