FAIRS & FESTIVALS

The colourful mosaic of Indian festivals and fairs - as diverse as the land, is an expression of the spirit of celebration, that is an essential part of the country. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of Indian culture. They are round-the-year vibrant interludes in the mundane routine of life.

Every season brings along new festivals, each a true celebration of the bounties of nature. And that's not all! The birthdays of gods and goddesses, saints prophets, great historical happenings and the advent of the New Year, all find expression in colourful festivities. The same festival, though celebrated differently in the various parts of the country, exhibits an eternal harmony of spirit.

Packed with fun and excitement, festivals are occasions to clean and decorate houses, to get together with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts. New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful rhythm. It is a time for prayer, for pageantry and processions... a time to rejoice.

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