India is a land of many religions and languages and is often hailed as the land of festivals. Indians celebrate many traditional, cultural and religious festivals through the year, and the celebrations can sometimes seem to be a bit over-the-top or even rambunctious. While some Indian festivals are celebrated with equal pomp across the country, others have specifically regional and religious undertones.
Although the myriad of Indian festivals may connote different things, they have one common thread, they are all spectacles to behold. These Indian cultures and festivals are characterized by gaiety, color, prayers, rituals, and enthusiasm. So, teach your little one more about Indian festivals with our video on festivals of India.
Major Festivals Of India /Names of festivals Your Kid Should Know
Festivals of India
India is a diverse country with multiple religions and cultures.
This is why our festivals draw a unique picture.
In this video, we'll know about the festivals celebrated in India.
Such as Diwali, Eid, Janmashtami, Holi, Christmas, Gurpura, Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra and many more.
Starting with our National Festivals
Independence Day
Independence Day is celebrated on the 15th of August to commemorate India's freedom.
On this day, the Prime Minister unfurls the tricolour national flag at the Red Fort in the capital city Delhi.
India became an independent country on 15th August 1947
and on this date every year we remember the struggle and sacrifice of our great freedom fighters.
Republic Day
Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year.
On this day in the year 1950, the constitution of our country came into effect.
Colourful parade by the armed forces and school children are performed on this day.
Indian flag is hoisted and National Anthem is sung.
Now let's learn about our Religious Festivals.
Starting with
Diwali
It is called the Festival of Lights.
On Diwali, we light diyas to celebrate Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya.
People decorate their homes with flowers and rangoli to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
Hindus worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom.
On this day, people wear new traditional clothes and enjoy delicious sweets like laddu, gujiya etc. and exchange gifts.
Dusshera
Dusshera is one of the major festivals celebrated in India.
On this day, Lord Ram defeated Ravan.
It marks the victory of good over evil.
Dusshera is celebrated on the 10th day of Navratri.
In some regions, Dusshera is also known as Vijayadashami.
People burn the effigy of Ravan and celebrate.
Raksha Bandhan
This festival celebrates the bond of a brother and sister.
Sisters tie rakhi on their brother's wrist and pray for their well-being.
And brothers vow to protect their sisters and give them gifts.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as Lord Ganesha's birthday.
People bring home colourful and beautiful Ganesha idols.
This festival lasts for 10 days.
People offer prayers and prepare sweets.
Modak and laddus are offered to Lord Ganesha.
Janmashtami
Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
It is celebrated by fasting, singing and praying together at midnight.
As it's believed that Lord Krishna was fond of butter and curd,
people in some parts of India celebrate Dahi Handi.
Where an earthen pot with curd or butter is hung up high
and teams of young boys climb one over another
to form a human pyramid to break the pot.
Holi
Holi is called the festival of colours.
This festival marks the beginning of the spring season.
Holi celebrates the victory of good over evil.
It starts with Holi Ka Dehen,
where a bonfire is lit on the preceding evening of the festival.
Sweets are prepared and people play with colours with their friends and family.
Durga Puja, Onam and Pongal are some more festivals
celebrated in the different parts of the country.
Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by the members of the Muslim faith.
Eid comes after a month of fasting called Ramzan.
On this day, people wear new clothes,
exchange gifts and greet each other saying Eid Mubarak.
Many tasty dishes like Seviyan, Biryani, Phirni etc. are prepared.
Muslims go to the mosque to offer their prayer called Namaz.
Gurpoorab
Gurpoorab is celebrated by the members of the Sikh community.
It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of their first Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
On this day, Sikhs take out a colourful procession
heading towards the Gurudwara and serve Prasad.
Guru Ka Langar is prepared and served.
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December
to honour the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
People decorate their home with colourful lights.
Christmas trees are also lit and decorated with goodies and ornaments.
People make numerous delicacies and enjoy celebrating with their near and dear ones.
Carols are sung and children get gifts from Santa Claus.
Every festival has great legend or stories behind them.
People respect each other's festival and celebrate together with harmony.
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