INDIANCELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

ChristmasGenerally the Christians who live in the plains decorate mango or banana trees at Christmas time. Good food is prepared and shared and they visit families.

The Dushera On this day in Satya Yug, Ram (the

eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu), killed the great demon and king of Lanka, Ravana.

Ganesh Chaturti The festival of Ganesh Chaturti

possess unique regional celebration that is quite diverse according to the geographical regions.

JanmashtamiJanmashtami is celebrated all over the nation with great reverence and respect. Lord Krishna is the God that is worshipped on this day.

Rakhi celebrations in India are well known for its carnival spirit. It is a celebration in which the sister ties the pious band of affection on the brother’s wrist. The brother then promises love

and affection to the sister.

Holi is one of the major festivals of India and is celebrated in most of the states of India. However, each region has its own variations of Holi with a large local influence. It is a happy festival in which all people play with coloured powder and have a good time.