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A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons.
The wide variety of festivals celebrated in India is a true manifestation of its rich culture and traditions.
There are 17 popular festivals celebrated in India.
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3. HOLI-The Vibrant Festival Of Colors
It signifies the victory of good (Prince Prahlad) over evil (Holika) and the arrival of spring.
Key attractions: Holika bonfire, playing with colors, and bhang thandai.
Where: Almost all over the country; most vibrant celebrations can be seen in North Indian states
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HOLI
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5. DIWALI-The Grand Festival Of Lights
Homes decorated with fancy lights, candles and clay lamps, bustling shops and markets, and fireworks and crackers
Where: All over the country
People wear new clothes, participate in family puja, burst crackers, and share sweets with friends, families, and neighbors.
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DIWALI
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EID
Eid is one of the major festivals of India for the Muslim community.
It celebrates the conclusion of the holy month of fasting called Ramadan.
The beautifully decked up markets and mosques, the morning Eid namaz at the mosques, and the sweet dishes.
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9. CHRISTMAS-Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus Christ
One of the most famous and awaited festival in the world.
Christmas tree decoration, prayers, birth of Lord Jesus and Santa Claus
Where: The festival is celebrated across India. The best places to celebrate Christmas in India are Goa, Pondicherry, and Kerala.
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CHRISTMAS
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11. Gurupurab-The anniversaries of the ten Sikh Gurus.
The most important Sikh festival of India.
Special assemblies on the lives and teachings of the gurus, and langars (community meals) are organized in the gurudwaras. 
The soulful Bhajan-Kirtan (hymns), Gurbani in the Gurdwaras, the Langar and the Karah Prasad
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