Fairs and Festivals in India find their ecstatic, if somewhat giddy
expression in dancing. But each celebration has a reason, season and
presiding deity that makes it unique. Like Diwali, the festival of
Truth and Light, celebrated in every corner of the country. It gets
its nomenclature from 'Deepawali' or row of lights. A name that
describes the festivity. For, endless rows of earthenware lamps diyas
- stand sentinel in every home on Diwali, ushering in the goddess of
peace and prosperity, Lakshmi.
Every region in the country has its own unique festival - each with
its repertory of folklore, its spread of sweetmeats, its robust hues.
What weaves them all into the fabric of one country is the wild joy of
the people who celebrate. Each and every festival reflecting the
culture, customs and traditions that belong to that region of India.
Each celebration has a reason, season and presiding deity that makes
it unique.
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East India Festivals |
West India Festivals |
South India Festivals |
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