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Bakri - Id
Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Zuha, the holy festival of Muslims, is popularly known as Bakr-Id in India. ‘Adha’ means sacrifice and ‘Id’ means festival. So the festival is the festival of sacrifice. The name Bakr-Id is popular because of the sacrifice of goats made on the day. The festival falls on the tenth day in month of Dhu-al-Hizzah according to Muslim calendar. The celebration lasts for three days and hence gets a name of Badi-Id or Greater Id. 
Barah Wafat
Barawafat or Eid Milad an-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Mohammad. In some Arabic regions the day is also termed as Mawlid, meaning ‘the birth’. The birth day of Prophet coincides with the day of his demise. Barawafat is named after the twelve days of his illness after which he left the world. According to muslim calendar, the
Christmas
Christmas originates from the word Christ’s Mass. In short it is also called as Xmas derived from Greek letter X (Chi), the first character of Christ. Christmas is celebrated on 25th of December to mark the birth day of Jesus. Many scholars believe the date is not the birth day of Jesus but is celebrated to commence the winter solstice. Some hold the view that it falls exactly nine months after spring equinox the date regarded as conception of Jesus.
Diwali
Diwali or Deepawali, literally meaning, ‘row of light’, is a prominent festival of Hindu, Sikh and Jain religion. The festival is celebrated by every person with great splendor and enthusiasm. Diwali is a five day long festival starting from 15th day of Kartik month in Hindu calendar around September or October. The festival is marked by start of new Hindu Year in Gujrat state. Many regional stories and significance is attached to Deepawali festival.
Durga Puja
Durga Puja the most phenomenon festival of Hindus is celebrated with much pomp and fanfare. The festival is celebrated in the month of Ashwini according to Bengali calendar, around September-October. The celebration lasts for five days, named as, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Nabami, and Bijoya Dashami. The first day, Shasti is for welcoming the goddess and the last day is for immersing the idol in nearby river.
Dussehra
India is a land of festivals. Every festival symbolizes the culture, social, and religious feelings of the people and place. But all have a common theme of wellness of humankind, joy and prosperity in future. Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights’, is celebrated in the first nine days in the month of Ashvini of Hindu calendar. Nine forms of the goddess Shakti are worshiped during the period.
Fairs of Andhra Pradesh
Fairs of Andhra Pradesh are renowned for the pomp and sumptuousness. The numerous fairs set here, highlight the diversity of the tradition and culture. The venues of the fairs are around the places where festivals are celebrated. The fair acts as a stimulation for the joy of festivals. Social interaction and cultural meet is the most important feature of the Andhra Pradesh Fairs.
Fairs of Assam
Assam is a land of fairs and festivals with most having roots in the different faith and belief of inhabitants. The heritage and culture of multiple tribes has made the state a home of colorful festivals. The festivals reflect the true spirit, tradition, and lifestyle of the people of Assam by their passionate, compelling and mesmerizing effect.
Fairs of Bihar
History is not always written by historians but some time by people who make up legends. The merger of Vedic and non-Aryan religions in Bihar gave origin to many fairs and festivals. Like, Gaya pitra pakshha Mela commemorates the uprooting of the Asurs of Gaya by Vishnu. The famous Sonepur Cattle fair, beginning with the full
Fairs of Gujarat
Gujarat is a famous for its fairs and expositions with around 3500 being in its pocket. The fairs are a symbol of coming together of culture, religion, customs, ethics and values.
Fairs of Haryana
Fairs and festivals of Haryana are a window to the rich culture and prosperity of the region. The fair time is enjoyment time when whole of the state bustles with joy and frolic.
Fairs of Himachal Pradesh
Fairs and festivals are an essential part of life in Himachal Pradesh.
Dussehra Fair in Kullu
Kullu Dushehra entirely reflects the culture of Himachal. It demonstrates the local lifestyle, dance and music. Dussehra celebrated in Kullu has its own distinguishing taste. People from all over the country visit Kullu to enjoy Dussehra.
Fairs of Jammu Kashmir
Fairs of Jammu Kashmir are a mirror to the rich culture and heritage of the state. All the communities of Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhists celebrate each others festivals with equal passion.
Fairs of Jharkhand
Jharkhand, being a place for large number of tribes, is a caboodle to large number of tribal fairs and festivals. These fairs reflect the history, social, and culture of the place. Fairs are an occasion to wear new clothes and fashion. Some people even color their cattle and take them for a walk to the fairs.
Fairs of Karnataka
Karnataka organizes an array of fairs to demonstrate its multifaceted history, culture, and heritage. The fairs are a stage for social meeting and enjoyment. Most of the fairs are held around the temples of deities to mark some religious event.
Fairs of Kerala
Fairs in Kerala are a reflection of deep rooted tradition, culture and history of the state. Religious beliefs of the people that have cascaded down from generation to generation are the main base of these fairs.
Fairs of Madhya Pradesh
While fairs and festivals have a religious background in other states, it is an ethical and tribal confluence in Madhya Pradesh. The fairs are a place of carefree revelry, drinking bouts accompanied by exotic entertainment like cock-fighting, uninhibited dancing, etc. State sponsored fairs like Khajuraho Dance festival, Tansen Music festival and Mandu festival are a conjuncture of culture and heritage.
Fairs of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a land of diverse culture and religion. The three regions, Konkan, Maharashtra, and Vidarbha have their own distinct culture and festivals. Maharashtrians enjoy each fair and festival with equal ecstasy and endeavor. As in other parts of the country, fairs in Maharashtra are centers of trade and religion. Many fairs are also
Fairs of Orissa
Orissa is embellished with numerous religious and cultural fairs and festivals. Orissa shimmers with chanting of mantras, sound of conchs, fragrance of flowers and sparkling lights during the fairs and festivals.
Fairs of Punjab
Punjab is demarcated by its colorful and energetic culture. The fairs and festivals of Punjab are mirror to these qualities. In Punjab, every time is a time for celebration. In Punjab, fairs and festivals mean enjoyment, dance, music and delicious food.
Fairs of Rajasthan
History of Rajasthan is laced with legends of great Rajput warriors. The fairs of the region are a concatenation of elaborate rituals, history, and astrological transformations.
Fairs of Tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is a state of fairs and festivals. The exaggerating number of festivals can be also due to large number of ancient temples present here. The fairs present a perfect chance to peek into the vibrant cultural treasure of the state.
Fairs of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a home to fairs and festivals with their origin in different sect, religion, cast, community and creed. The state is a fine example of secularism.
Fairs of West Bengal
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Lohri
Lohri is celebrated to mark the start of end of winter season. Some people believe that earlier Lohri was celebrated on the eve of Winter solstice but with introduction of Bikrami calendar it was shifted to the last day of month Paush, a day before Makarsankranti festival. Either both the festivals are connected or different is not clear. Lohri has no mention in the Vedic literature so it can be said that it is a local cultural festival.
Muharram
Muharram falls on the 10th day in the month of Muharram. Muharram is the day to commemorate the martyr of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad ‘Hazrat Imam Hussein’, his son-in-law Ali, and Ali’s elder son Hassan. It happened that Mohammad died without appointing a successor to his newly found group. People were divided on
Onam
Onam is the biggest festival of Kerala celebrated to mark the home coming of legendry King Mahabali. According to Hindu mythology Mahabali the grandson of Prahlad was a good king. Fearing his popularity and growing power ‘Devas’ pleaded Lord Vishnu to handle him. Lord Vishnu in a ‘Vamana’ disguise went to Bali and asked for three
Pongal
Pongal is a Tamil festival celebrated during the harvesting time of farms in winter. It coincides with Makarsankranti festival celebrated in north India. The festival lasts for four days and spent in thanking the Sun god for good crop, life and health. All the four days have a unique significance in the celebration.
Republic Day
Muharram falls on the 10th day in the month of Muharram. Muharram is the day to commemorate the martyr of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad ‘Hazrat Imam Hussein’, his son-in-law Ali, and Ali’s elder son Hassan. It happened that Mohammad died without appointing a successor to his newly found group. People were divided on
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