All upcoming holidays for India.

India is a diverse country with a rich cultural heritage, and it celebrates a variety of religious and cultural festivals throughout the year. Here are some of the major festivals celebrated in India:

1. Diwali: Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India. It is celebrated in October or November and marks the victory of good over evil. People light diyas (lamps) and candles, decorate their homes with rangolis (patterns made with colored powder), and burst firecrackers.

2. Holi: Holi is a spring festival celebrated in March. It is also known as the festival of colors as people throw colored powder and water at each other. It marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.

3. Eid-ul-Fitr: Eid-ul-Fitr is a Muslim festival celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time of feasting and celebrating with family and friends.

4. Christmas: Although Christmas is not a traditional Indian festival, it is celebrated by the Christian community in India. People decorate their homes with Christmas trees and lights and exchange gifts.

5. Ganesh Chaturthi: Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in August or September. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. People install clay idols of Ganesha in their homes and public places and offer prayers and sweets.

6. Dussehra: Dussehra is a Hindu festival celebrated in October. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. People burn effigies of Ravana and his brothers to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

These are just a few of the many festivals celebrated in India, each with its own unique customs and traditions.

Holidays in India

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