FESTIVALS OF INDIA

Being a highly spiritual country, festivals are at the heart of

people’s lives in India. The numerous and varied festivals that

are held throughout the year offer a unique way of seeing

Indian culture at its best. The following popular festivals in

India will provide you with a truly memorable experience.

1.  Diwali

Diwali is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu

New Year. It's known as the "Festival of Lights" for all the

fireworks, small clay lamps, and candles that are lit during the

celebrations. These lights are said to represent the victory of good

over evil, and brightness over darkness. The candlelight makes

Diwali a very warm and atmospheric festival, and it's observed with

much joy and happiness.

2.  Ganesh Chaturthi

The spectacular eleven day Ganesh Chaturthi festival honors the

birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha. The

start of the festival sees huge, elaborately crafted statutes of Ganesha

installed in homes and podiums, which have been especially

constructed and beautifully decorated. At the end of the festival, the

statutes are paraded through the streets, accompanied by much

singing and dancing, and then submerged in the ocean.

DRESSES OF INDIA

Traditional clothing in India varies with region, religion and community. Every

state of India has its own culture, traditions and lifestyle to follow and to

celebrate fairs and festivals with these traditions. Festival season is the best

way to explore India and its culture, which is unique in every state. India is a

land of color and diverse cultures, so obvious in the varied dresses that adorn

its people. Indian dressing styles are marked by many variations wide range

of traditional Indian clothing includes sarees, salwar kameez and Ghagra

choli. Folk costumes are best to know the traditional cloths and dress of

Indian states.