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India's
biggest religion, Hinduism is followed by large portion of country's total
population. Followers of Hinduism are referred as Hindus and they believe in
gods and goddesses. Hindus celebrated hundreds of festivals round the year
especially dedicated to their deities.| Holi | Diwali | Baisakhi Festival |
| Janmashtami | Ganesh Chathurthi | Dussehra |
| Raksha Bandhan | Bhai Duj | Karvachauth |
| Lohri | Makar Sankranti | Rama Navmi |
Buddhism
has strong connection with India. In fact, Lord Buddha - the founder of
Buddhism, spent his life at various places in India and given his teachings.
Even today, those important sites are visited by Buddhists from across the
globe and they also participate in Buddhist festivals.
One
of the major religions of the world, Christianity is followed by large
number of people in India. Christians celebrate a number of festivals
related to Jesus Christ and his life. Christmas is the most important
festival of Christians, celebrated by Christians as well as people of other
religions alike.
World's
second largest religion Islam has a huge number of followers in India.
Usually to celebrate any festival, Muslim observe fast, offer namazs
(prayers), do fateha (special prayers) and distribute sweets among
themselves. Muslims have very few festivals and Eid is the most important of
them.
India
is a vast country having a population of over one billion and large
geographical area. The cultures and traditions of India differ from one
region to another region. People of the country living in various regions
have their specific festivals related to crop, animal, local deities or old
traditions.
Like
festivals, the fairs are also an important part of the life of Indian people
and celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. Related to any particular town,
suburb or village, the fairs are genreally held once in a year. Locals as
well as people from far flung areas participate in fairs to enjoy various
activities including trading.| Camel Festival | Desert Festival | Nagaur Fair |
| Elephant Festival | Mewar Festival | Summer Festival |
| Pushkar Fair | Gangasagar Mela | Baneshwar Fair |
| Urs Ajmer Sharif | Sonepur Fair | Gangaur Fair |