Delhi being the capital city has the
most diverse population and enjoys a large variety of
religious celebrations with traditional music, dance
and colorful costumes. Apart from the religious festivals
several other colorful occassions also bring together
the top perfomers from the field of music, dance, drama
and art. With the break of the new year in the month
of January, the festivity in Delhi starts and gathers
momentum through the year.
Id-Ul-Fitar
- 8th Jan.
Celebrated to mark the end of Ramzan ,the Muslim month
of fasting. It is an occasion for fasting and rejoicing
Makar Sakranti -14th Jan
A major harvest festival of India. It is one of the
biggest events in the states of Tamilnadu, Karnataka
and AndhraPradesh. But fights and bullock races are
an important features of the celebrations. Also celebrated
in the eastern region when millions of piligrims take
a holy dip in the Ganges.
Republic Day -26th Jan 
The national festival in India observed through out
the country to make the inauguration of the Republic
of India on 26th January 1950. In Delhi, the celebrations
include a magnificent parade of the armed Forces, folk
dances and floats from all the different states of India
Maha
Shivratri - 21st Feb
Just after the monsoons the craftsmen from all over
the country gather in Suraj Kund, close to Delhi to
display their handicrafts and fabric items. This occasion
attract large number of tourists from around the world
to visit the place.
Holi-
9th Mar 
This festival of roses takes place during the end of
January. Roses from all around the globe are displayed
at the Safdur Jung Tomb. It attracts a large number
of tourists from distant lands.
Ram
Navmi -2nd Apr
One of the most bright festivals of the Hindus is the
festival of lights. It is celebrated all round the city
with great pomp and fanfair. The houses and streets
are lit with lights and diyas and bright fireworks and
crackers light up the night sky. Goddess Lakshmi is
offered flowers, sweets and other offerrings. People
visit the temples to take part in bhajans and prayers.
People exchange sweets and greetings and it is the highest
time for merriment in the city.
Muharram - 5th Ap
Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain , the grandson
of the prophet Muhammad. Tazias, symbolic of the marty's
tomb at Karbala, are carried in mourning procession.
Muharram as observed in Lucknow, is a famous
Baisakhi
- 13th Apr
Baisakhi is a very popular festival of Punjab .It is
celebrated to mark the harvesting season. To rejoice
this occasion ,Bhangra and Gidha dances are performed
all over the Punjab.
Rakshabandhan
- 4th Aug
Celebrated by Hindus particularly in northern India.
Sisters tie holy thread/Rakhi on the wrists of their
brothers take oath to protect the honour and help them
in adversities.
Janamashtmi - 12th Aug
The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna ,celebrated with
great enthusiasm all over India, specially at Mathura
and Vrindavan , which are closely associated with his
childhood
Independence Day - 15th Aug
Like 26 January, 15th August is also celebrated in the
city as the Independence Day to mark the Indian independence
from the British rule in the year 1947. The Prime minister
of the nation addresses the nation from the Red Fort
and many people gather around the Red Fort to hear the
Prime Minister's address.
Dussehera
-25th Oct
Based on the epic story Ramayana the ten days Dussehra
festival signifying the triumph over good over evil
is celebrated all over the country. In North India ,the
Ramalila is staged to commemmmorate the heroism of Lord
Rama. In Bengal, it is observed as Durga puja and images
of the warrior goodness Durga are immersed in lakes
and rivers four days of worship.
Diwali
-14th Nov
The brightest Indian festival when every city, town
and village is turned into a fairyland with millions
of electric light, candles and oil lamps illuminating
homes and public buildings, a special feature of the
festival is the worship of Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth
and prosperity.
Guru
Nanak Jayanti - 30th Nov.
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of
Sikhism, is celebrated with great devotion.
Christmas
Day - 25th Dec
The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated in India, with
the traditional exchange of greetings and gifts.
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