India is a land of festivals. Festivals bring about joy and celebrations at every interval, and people unite to worship god/goddess. Below are the top 9significant festivals celebrated in India.

1.    Onam- Onam is celebrated over a long week in Kerala. On this day, the roads are crowded with performances, feasts, boat races, processions, etc. The festival is significantly celebrated to mark the homecoming of King Mahabali. It can be a pleasant experience to visit Kerala during Onam.

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2.    Holi- Holi is called "the festival of colors". On this day, people apply dry and wet colors on each other's faces to mark the victory of good over evil. People also dance, organize parties and throw color water balloons. Holi is usually celebrated in March. According to Hindu Mythology, king Prahlad had killed Holika on this day. This festival signifies the onset of the spring season.

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3.    Eid Ul Fitr- Eid is one of the significant festivals for the Muslim community. The festival is celebrated on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan. The festival is observed by fasting throughout the day, community prayer sessions, and a lavish feast.

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4.    Rakshabandhan- Rakshabandhan is celebrated all over India to highlight a brother and sister's bond. On this day, the sister ties rakhi on her brother's hand, and in return, the brother prays for his sister's safety and promises to take up her responsibility.  The festival is overloaded with gifts and sweets.

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5.    Janmashtami- Janmashtami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna in the Mathura prison. It is specially celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan. Prayers, dances, bhajans are held on this day to celebrate the joy.

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6.    Dussehra- The 10th day of Durga Puja is celebrated as Dussehra. It is a major festival of Bengalis in India. The festival is celebrated by garnishing big pandals in the center of which a heavily decorated idol of goddess sits. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Ram defeated Ravana to bring back his wife, Sita. On this day, the dummies of the Ravana are burnt to signify the victory of good over evil. It also recognizes the triumph of Goddess Durga over devilMahishasura.

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7.    Diwali- Diwali is the most popular festival in India. The festival has several significances in the country. However, on this day, people light diyas, burst crackers, and exchange gifts to celebrate the day. The houses are decorated with flowers and rows of electric lights and colorful rangolis. The auspicious festival is symbolic because it commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after14 years-long exile. It also marks the death of Narkasurby Lord Krishna.

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8.    Christmas- Christmas is celebrated all over the country to welcome Lord Jesus. Every year, it is celebrated on 25th December. It is believed that Santa Claus drops gifts at midnight that we all wish throughout the year. Mostly, people decorate Christmas trees in their houses with colorful stars and balls. People also pay a visit to the Church to seek the holy blessings of Christ.

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9.    Ganesh Chaturthi- It is primarily celebrated in Maharashtra. It signifies the birth of Lord Ganesh. People bring Ganesh idols and organize pandals for ten-day-long. Moreover, the festival is accompanied by dancing and singing.

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