Know some of the Festivals of India

14 11 2008

India is a land of varied culture and religion. Here are a brief discussion on some of the festivals of India celebrated by people of various religious belief.

Jamshed e Navroz -  Zoroastrian New Year.

Deep Diwali – Marks liberation of Mahabira from the cycle of life and death.

Vasanth Panchami – A festival that worships Godess Saraswati.

Teej – Dedicated to Godess Parvati commeorates the day when she was united with Lord Shiva.

Easter – The festivals of Rejuvenation of life and living.

Buddha Poornima – Celebrated on a full moon night in the month of Vaisakh.

RamaNavami – Celebrated on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Chaitra.

Guru Purnima – Is also known as Vyasa Purnima.

Onam – Marks the homecoming of King Maha – bali.


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