2. Holi is the most colourful festival of the Hindus
and falls on the Full moon day.
Holi heralds the arrival of Spring - the season of
hope and new beginnings and marks the
rekindling of the spirit of life.
3. The Ganesh festival is on
the 4th day of the bright
half of Bhadrapad
(September).
This festival is celebrated
for 10 days from
Ganeshchaturthi to
Anantchaturdashi - the final
10th day of his immersion.
He is considered to be the
god of wisdom, prudence
and prosperity.
4. Dussehra is celebrated for ten days. On the lastday, the effigies
Ravana, his brother and son are stuffed with crackers. The
crackers go off. The effigies are burnt.
DUSSEHRA
5. DIWALI
It is the festival of lights.
Deepavali Pooja is performed
in the evenings when tiny
diyas of clay are lit to drive
away the shadows of evil
spirits.
6. Id is a festival
celebrated by muslims.
Id is celebrated after a
whole month of fasting.
People go the Mosque
to pray. There prayer is
called ‘namaz’.
7. Guruparva is clebebrated by
Sihks. They celebrate
Guruparvas on the birthdays
of their ten Gurus.
People go to the Gurdwaras
to pray.
Big colourful processions are
taken out. A community meal
called langar is distributed to
all.
8. Christmas is celebrated on 25th
December. Lord Jesus Christ was born
on this day.
People go the Church and light candles to
pray.
Christmas tree is decorated. We all enjoy
the Christmas cake. They also exchange
gifts.
