Janmashtami,
All over India
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The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great fervour all over the country. The houses are decorated with special theme, of depicting the events surrounding the birth of Lord Krishna. In Mathura and Brindavan-where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and youth, the Janmashtami celebrations are quite elaborate. The Krishna Leela-stories of his eventful youth are enacted. In Maharashtra, earthen pots of curd and butter are hung high up over the streets. Young men enacting an episode from Krishna's childhood form human pyramids by climbing on each others' shoulders and try to break these pots while some people are throwing liquids milk to disturb there confidence this event is a fun to watch and brings back the merry.
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Teej,
Rajasthan and Punjab |
"AYA SAWAN KA MAHINA " (Here comes the month of monsoon) This swing festival welcomes the advent of the monsoon, the festival is patiently waited by one and all no sooner the festival begins swings are hung on trees with and decorated flowers, and every village in India comes in tune with folk music and songs. Hence it is not at all surprising that the month is looked forward as a swing festival. Women, and children colourfully attired, swing on them and sing songs in celebration. As monsoon is a significant time for farmers, hence much importance is given for its welcome. |
Independence Day,
All Over India |
Commemorating the day India attained freedom (15th August), Independence Day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs in the state capitals. The Prime Minister's speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is the major highlight. |
Raksha Bandhan,
North India |
It's a symbolizing festival where brother takes an oath to protect her sister from any adversaries. This festival also breaks all the bonds of religion and is celebrated by one and all irrespective of religious believes. Brothers and sisters reaffirm their bonds of affection on this day. Sisters tie colourful threads or Rakhis on their brothers' wrists. The brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts.
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Amarnath Yatra,
Jammu & Kashmir |
It is one of the most revered sights of Hindu Pilgrimage. It takes place in the month of Shravan, when thousands of pilgrims make an arduous trek up to the Amarnath cave in the Kashmir Himalayas. They come to worship the sacred ice lingam-a symbol of Lord Shiva, which is a natural phenomenon. |
Nag Panchami,
West Bengal, Maharashtra &
South India |
This festival, which is usually celebrated in West Bengal, Maharashtra and South India, venerates snakes. In accordance to religious believe Snake Nag (Cobra) is fed with Milk and other rituals are performed. |
