New Year Celebration In India

New year is celebrated with full of fun and enthusiasm with eve parties, singing, playing games, dancing, food, movies, resturant etc. In India People greet and wish each other exchanging messages, greeting cards and gifts are part and parcel of the New Year celebration. New year is not less than festival, celebrated worldwide. It is also announced as National Festival. The fun filled occasion is considered a great opportunity to get few of the most popular resolutions include losing weight, developing good habits, and working hard. 

In Metro cities Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai New Year celebrations are organized with live concerts attended by large crowds cheering up the Bollywood starts participating in occasions. The parties wave saying goodbye to the gone year and welcoming the New Year with lots of good wills. The New Year parties, events are also one the reason of get together of old or lost friends and love of family.

Almost all public and private companies are closed on 1 January in India. The securities are tightening in metro cities as the get alert of terrorist activities. New Year is celebrated differently in different part of world, but the celebration starts on the night of 31st December itself, people in countries like Australia, Malaysia watch fireworks as the New Year's Day Descends.

In India it is important to know, people follow different calendars and some celebrate New Year at different time, based when it is marked in calendars. People across India escalate their happiness with music, enjoying liquor, food and dancing, watching New Year shows on television and listing radio. In India we can itself get experience of vibrant colors and joyful atmosphere celebrating New Year Eve.

Republic Day Celebration of India

Republic Day is celebrated in India every year as one of important national event honor on 26th January. Although India became independence on 15th August 1947 but till 1949 it didn't have a permanent constitution of its own and instead were functioning under the laws enacted and implemented by the British. And after many amendments the Constitution was approved and accepted on November 26, 1949 that came into force in a full-fledged fashion from on 26 January, 1950. Thus, Republic Day celebration is the moment to remember the coming of the Constitution into effect. The patriotic fervor can be seen as Parade held in the capital city, New Delhi that brings whole country together even having embedded diversity.

India celebrates its Republic Day in colourful and exciting way in the capital, New Delhi. This day is celebrated with the grand parade starts from the Raisina Hill in the neighborhood of Rashtrapati Bhawan and passes along the Rajpath thus ending at India Gate. In parade is carried out with great nation's military, cultural wealth, traditional and cultural programs are performed by the professionals from different states to focus the history and culture of the country, even childrens of schools participate in different cultural and dancing programs.  All the big officials the President of India, Prime Minister and other high rank officers gather together at Rajpath to celebrate the occasion. The President participate the event by unfolding the National flag as soon as the National Anthem is begans saluting the National Flag and the president also addresses the nation with Republic Day speech. 

The patriotic fervor of the people is witnessed not only in the programmes and activities in the capital but also celebrated in other parts of country. In Mumbai Republic Day is celebrated at Shivaji Park, in Benguluru Republic Day holds cultural fair and parade at Field Marshal Manekshaw Prade Ground. Kolkata celebrate with the parade help along the Red Road near Maidan. In Chennai also the Republic Day is celebrated in Marina Beach and Kamaraj Salai. Apart from this the celebrations can also be seen at different cities, district headquarters, office and schools.

The festivity of Republic Day witnessed not only in the programmers and activities but also inspirational greeting Republic Day wishes and Republic Day messages. This occasion symbolizes unity in diversity that can be seen in India. The Republic Day is celebrated as the day when India became a sovereign, secular, democratic republic and all Indian celebrate this day with great enthusiasm

Christmas the Major Festival of Christians

Christmas is a major annual festival of Christians. It is celebrated on 25th December every year in difference parts of the world. This festival is celebrates as the birth of Jesus Christ to Mary in Bethlehem around two thousand years ago. Jesus Christ is the son of God and it is believed that Messiah sent him from heaven to help the poor and save the mankind. 

Christmas symbolize the festival of happiness and joy, people filled with love to celebrate it. They go to church, sing carols, and take part in Chruch services. Homes are decorated with Christmas trees and other decorative like gifts, toffees, balloons etc. Some celebrate it with organizing big Christmas party inviting friends to a Christmas buffet or pot luck meal. Parties include cutting of cakes, exchange of presents, singing Christmas song and dancing.

But why 25th December is chosen day to celebrate Christmas when there is no exact date of birth mentioned for the Christ in Bible. The reasons might be "Solstice" when the days get longer which is always been celebrated in almost all well-known cultures in the western world.

Santa Claus, the Christ Child brings always happiness and light in children's eyes offering them with presents and gifts. The Santa Claus story are told by the parents to their children's as Santan Claus places presents under the tree unseen or pillow as surprise. 

Food items of Christmas celebration includes hot roast dinner with cold turkey and ham, seafood and salads. Children’s are offered with traditional Christmas plum pudding with cold custard, ice cream or cream. Christmas is something special more of a cultural celebration for all of us, everyone gathers around the Christmas tree and spends a few peaceful days in the circle of loved ones.

Diwali Hindu Festival of Light

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in Indian culture also called festival of lights. Diwali originated in India is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for different reasons. The main theme of this festival is shining of light over darkness and wining of good over evil. This day Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and the God Ganesh are workship for good luck, wealth and enlightenment.

The history of Diwali can be replete to ancient India and the stories of Hindu religious scriptures the Puranas. In India Diwali is celebrated with different reasons some celebrate is as the coming occasion marriage of Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi whereas in Kolkata the festival is dedicated to workship mother Kali, the dark goddess of strength. The Jainism celebrates this festival as Lord Mahavira attaining the eternal bliss of nirvana. And mostly this festival is celebrated as the returning of Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshman from 14 yearlong exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana at that time people of Ayodhya showed their happiness with illuminating the kindom with earthen diyas and bursting crackers.

Diwali is the celebration of five days

The first day of Diwali is called Dhanwantari Triodasi (Dhan Theras). This is the beginning of Diwali festival,the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Pakshon,  it is believed that Lord Dhanwantari came out of the ocean with Ayurvedic for wellbeing of mankind.

Narak Chaturdasi is celebrated on second day of Diwali. It is the fourteenth lunar day of the month it is belived that on this day Demon Narakasur was destroyed by Lord Krishna and made the world free from fear.

On third day the workship of mother Lakshmi and lord Ganesha is carried over. There is lightning everywhere, people light dyes and candles in their home and streets and childrens brust crackers, sparklers at evening time. On this day people often visit temples, gurudwares and even churches. They usually exchange sweets and parsed visiting each other’s home and wishing Happy Diwali.

The fourth day of Diwali is celebrated with Govardhan Pooja. This festival is also celebrated in different ways in India at different regions the western states celebrate it as the coming of New Year according to their calendar. On the other hand in North India this day is celebrated as Vishwakarma pooja the workship of machines, instruments, arms and metals. 

Bhratri Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali also called Bhai teeka. This is the festival of brothers. On this day sisters prepare sweets and good food items for their brothers, in return the brother bless their sisters with long, happy, healthy life and great success for life long time. The fifth day is the end of Diwali festival.

At the end, Diwali should always be celebrated with good sense, taking care while playing with crackers. The crackers should be fired at open areas. Parents should be with kids taking care of them while busting crackers. Diwali is the festival of lights, happiness, enjoyment and victory so it should be celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Dussehra The Major Hindu Festival

Dussehra is a Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Many people in India celebrated Dussehra in two different ways, one associated with the victory of Lord Ram, rescued his abducted wife and another associated with victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasura. Dussehara festival starts and continues 10th day it’s celebrated with outdoor fairs (melas) and large parades with effigies of Ravana.

The festival of Dussehra is unique in its perception and significance celebrated predominately Hindu countries of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The name Dussehra is drive from Sanskrit word "Ahaha" means day, whereas Vijayadashami means "Vijaya-dashami" victory on the Dashami the 10th day.

Performances of Ramlilaa are carried out till 9 days. The first nine days are celebrated as Maha Navratri and continued on the tenth day when Dussehra begins. On the day of Dussehra people burns the effigy of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath at the last. Special food is prepared and people visit one another homes for wishing and sharing sweets. Many Indians consider this festival lucky to start new business, work or projects.

On this day many organizations, companies and banks are closed or open for limited hours. There could be many stories related to Dussehra. But all festivals in India convey the message of benevolence, peace and love. If people follow the beautiful and meaningful message in their mind there would always be peace and harmony and a spirit of brotherhood all around the country.

India Land of Culture And Tradition Festivals

India is well known all over the world as highly spiritual country.  The only country of cultural and traditional where festivals are the heart of people’s lives in India. We celebrate different cultures and religions festivals in India every month.  Full of diversity in the religions, languages, cultures and castes offer way of seeing Indian culture at its best. Every festival is celebrated following Indian festival calendar in different states with different style. 

Unity in diversity can be seen in Indians of various religions Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Jain, Christian, every festival is celebrated with great happiness and joy.   According to the religions and culture, festivals are mainly celebrated in India such as National, Religious and Seasonal

National Festivals are celebrated as the remembrance of important dates which makes us feel proud and have super-patriotic. For example the three National festivals of India are Republic day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Seasonal Festivals This festival is celebrated with change of season or harvesting of crops. The main seasonal festivals in India include Basant Panchami, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Onam, Baisakhi, Bhogali bihu, etc.

Religious Festivals are those which different religion people celebrate with their own style and rituals. The main religion festivals of India are Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Krishna Janamastami, Durga-Puja, Dussehra, Maha Shivaratri, Eid, Christmas, Easter, Buddha Purnima, Mahavir Jayanti, etc. The date of holidays according to Indian Festival Calendar are listed below

~||~January~||~

1-Friday        New Year
14-Thursday    Lohri
15-Friday         Pongal Makar Sankranti
16-Saturday      Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
20-Wednesday  Tailang Swami Jayanti
23-Saturday       Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
26-Tuesday         Republic Day

31-Sunday          Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 

~||~February~||~ 

12-Friday     Vasant Panchami
22-Monday     Guru Ravidas Jayanti 

~||~March~||~

4-Friday    Maharishi Dayanand Jayanti
7-Monday     Maha Shivaratri
10-Thursday   Ramakrishna Jayanti
23-Wednesday Chhoti Holi
24-Thursday     Holi
25-Friday        Good Friday
26-Saturday    Shivaji Jayanti
27-Sunday      Easter  

~||~April~||~

1-Friday      Bank's Holiday
8-Friday      Gudi Padwa, Ugadi
9-Saturday     Jhulelal Jayanti
13-Wednesday     Baisakhi
14-Thursday     Ambedkar Jayanti
15-Friday        Rama Navami
19-Tuesday     Mahavir Swami Jayanti
21-Thursday    Hazarat Ali's Birthday  

~||~May~||~

3-Tuesday     Vallabhacharya Jayanti
7-Saturday    Rabindranath Jayanti
11-Wednesday    Surdas Jayanti
21-Saturday     Buddha Purnima

~||~June~||~ 

7-Tuesday Maharana Pratap Jayanti
20-Monday Kabirdas Jayanti
21-Tuesday Longest Day of Year   

~||~July~||~

1-Friday     Jamat Ul-Vida
6-Wednesday     Jagannath Rathyatra
7-Thursday     Eid al-Fitr

~||~August~||~

10-Wednesday     Tulsidas Jayanti
15-Monday         Independence Day
18-Thursday       Rakhi
25-Thursday      Krishna Janmashtami 

~||~September~||~

5-Monday         Ganesh Chaturthi
13-Tuesday       Onam
22-Thursday     Autumnal Equinox  

~||~October~||~

1-Saturday     Maharaja Agresen Jayanti
2-Sunday            Gandhi Jayanti
3-Monday           Al-Hijra
9-Sunday             Durga Ashtami
10-Monday          Maha Navami
11-Tuesday          Dussehra
12-Wednesday     Day of Ashura
16-Sunday          Valmiki Jayanti
19-Wednesday     Karwa Chauth
29-Saturday        Narak Chaturdashi
30-Sunday         Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
31-Monday        Gowardhan Puja

~||~November~||~

1-Tuesday      Bhaiya Dooj
6-Sunday       Chhath Puja
14-Monday     Guru Nanak Jayanti

~||~December~||~

12-Monday          Milad an-Nabi
21-Wednesday     Shortest Day of Year
25-Sunday           Merry Christmas