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The Indian calendar is one long procession of festivals. These are as varied in origin as they are large in number.There are innumerable national, regional, local, religious, seasonal and social festivities. This is not surprising considering the fact that India is the land of gods, goddesses, saints, gurus and prophets.Festivals here are characterised by colour, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of prayers and rituals. Travellers are struck by the scale and multiplicity of the festivities that populate the cultural scene of this land.
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Baisakhi
Deepawali
Deep Diwali
Dussehra
Easter
Festivals of Uttar Pradesh
Ganesha Chaturthi
Holi
Hola Mohalla
Janmashtami
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Kullu Dussehra
Ladakh Festival
Onam
Raksha Bandhan
Ram Navami
Rath Yatra
Shivaratri
Pongal
Lohri
Gangaur
Tyagaraja Festival
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Buddha
Purnima
Christmas
Good Friday
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Id
Mahavir Jayanti
Muharram
Parsi Festivals
New Year Days
Festivals in the North-East
Makar Sankranti
Ugadi
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