indian festivals

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Hindu Festivals (Hinduism)
Almost all the Hindu festivals are executed with lot of fanfare and excitement by Hindus throughout the world. All the Hindu festivals have a strong connect with the Hindu religion and ancient religions scriptures. The celebrations in Hindu festivals are usually carried out on a grand scale.

Hindu Festivals - Bhai Dooj, Dhanteras, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturathi, Hanuman Jayanti, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Naag Panchami, Navratri, Onam, Pitr-Paksha, Raksha Bandhan, Rama Navami, Teej, Pongal, Sri Krishna Janmashthami, Vasant Panchami, Vinayak Chaturthi, Pushkar Fair, Maha Kumbh Mela, Haridwar Kumbh, Taj Mahotsav

Islamic Festivals (Islam)
There are many followers of the Islam religion in India. The celebrations associated with popular Islam festivals such as Id and Ramzan usually revolve around fasting followed by grand feastings. Islam makes it mandatory for its followers to exercise strong discipline towards the faith, offer regular prayers and perform the Haj tour at least once in their lifetime.

Islam Festivals - Ramzan (Ramadan), Id-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakr-Id)

Festivals of the Sikhs (Sikhism)
Many popular festivals are associated with the famous Sikh religion and are celebrated with lot of enthusiasm amongst the Sikhs across India. Sikhism is a popular religion of India and has many followers. Sikhism is primarily based upon the teachings of the ten Gurus (Teachers) who have over a period of time spread their wisdom to their followers.

Sikhism Festivals - Baisakhi, Gurupurab, Maghi, Bandi Chorrh Divas (Diwali), Lohri, Holla Mohalla

Christian Festivals (Christianity)
Christianity is amongst the most widely followed religions in the world. The festivals in the Christian calendar are some of the biggest and widely celebrated occasions in the world. One such popular festival is Christmas which has global following and has become the most anticipated festive occasions of the year.

Christianity Festivals - Christmas, Easter Sunday, Shrove Tuesday and Lent, Holy Week : Palm, Good Friday

Bahai Festivals (Bahai Religion)
Bahai festivals such as Naw Ruz, Ridvan, Ayyam-l-Ha bring out the best from the Bahai faith. These festivals are one unique display of celebration. Followers of the Bahai faith have strong belief in the teachings of the Bahaullah and propagate the oneness in all religion theory.

Bahai Festivals - Naw-Ruz, Ridvan, Bahai Fast , Ayyam-I-Ha

Buddhist Festivals (Buddhism)
Buddhist festivals such as Buddha Purnima are very popular across the world. The Buddhist religion is based upon the teachings of its founder Gautam Buddha who laid the foundation of Buddhism in Nepal. Stay with us as we take you to an unforgettable journey to some of the finest festivals of the Buddhist religion.

Buddhism Festivals - Buddha Purnima, Hemis Gompa, Losar, Ullambana

Jain Festivals (Jainism)
Popular festivals like Mahavir Jayanti truly bring out the richness associated with the popular Jainism religion in India. Followers of Jainism religiously practice and spread the message of Ahimsa (non-violence) and peace.

Jainism Festivals - Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan Parva

Judaism Festivals (Judah Religion)
The followers of Judaism strongly believe in the theory of One God and One World. The festivals associated with Judaism such as Purim and Chanukah (Hanukkah) are reflection of the amazing grace and calmness linked to Judaism.

Judaism Festivals - Pesach / Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Chanukah, Purim , Shauvout, Succoth and Simchat Tora

Zoroastrian Festivals (Zoroastrianism)
Jamshed Navroz and Gahambars are counted amongst the popular festivals associated with Zoroastrianism in India. Good thoughts, Good words and Good deeds are the three fold paths on which the followers of Zoroastrianism are actively devoted..

Zoroastrianism Festivals - Gahambars, Khordad Sal, Zarthost No Deeso , Jamshed Navroz

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