Fairs and Festivals of India

Festivals in India

India is such a diversified land that each Indian region has its own uniqueness. Round the year, people are seen merrymaking and frolicking in the ecstasies of festivals. The festivals in India are a reason to enjoy and celebrate some moments stolen from busy lives. The extravaganza of pomp and show in festivals is recent trend but otherwise, the festivals are a pregnant with social and religious importance.

Indian festivals bring people of various religions together on a common platform. The four major religions followed in India – Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity – have their own specific festivals. But you will find follower of one religion celebrating festivals of other religion. A Hindu celebrating Id and a Muslim rejoicing in Holi and Diwali is a common site in India.

The Indian festivals involve a lot many traditions, customs and rituals. The traditional values of India are reflected through the celebration of festivals. Preparations start long back the actual festival day. Children specially take interest during the time of festivals because this is the time when their schools give them off and they indulge in festivities.

Religious Festivals of India
The multi religion nation, India, sees people enjoying many festivals. Some of the major festivals that Indians enjoy are:
- Holi
- Diwali
- Dussera
- Rakshabandhan
- Janamashamti
- Shivaratri
- Makar Sankranti
- Id
- Christmas
- Easter

Tourist Festivals of India
The Indian Tourism Industry understands the importance of foreign travelers. It has taken adequate measures to ensure the comfort of the tourists. To attract more foreign tourists to India the Department of Indian Tourism and the State Tourism Department organize some tourist festivals. These festivals are the best time to explore the nuances of the region's culture, people, traditional ethos and social milieu.

You have an excellent opportunity to have a glimpse of the handicrafts, cuisines and costumes of the region you are enjoying the festival in. some of te major tourist festivals of India are:
- Desert Festival
- Elephant Festival
- Summer Festival
- Winter Festival
- Car Festival
- Kite Festival
- Marwar Festival
- Mewar Festival

Other Fairs and Festivals of India
Not only religious festivals but the fairs organized in India are also very famous. These fairs a part of Indian culture. Rajasthan is one such place where fairs and festivals have a social connotation as well. These fairs are meant for cattle trading, handicrafts exhibitions etc. These fairs give the villagers a golden chance to exhibit their adeptness, their promote their business. Some such fairs are:

- Pushkar fair
- Nagaur Fair
- Baneshwar Fair
- Shekhawati Fair
- Shri Mahavirji Fair

Come to India during the time of festival and you will see a different India rejoicing in sheer rapture.