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This festival marks the end of winter season. Special celebrations take place in the houses of newborns and newlyweds.

• Holi

• Diwali

• Lohri

• Makar Sankranti

It's literally sense is the thanksgiving festival to the Sun God for harvest. It is celebrated between 14 January and 17 January each year.

• Thai Pongal

• Basant Panchmi

• Makar sankranti

• Buddha Jayanti

This hindu Spring festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati. The Sikhs conduct Langar to Celebrate this yellow festival

• Basant Panchmi

• Akshay Tritya

• Holi

• Baisakhi

Held once in every 3 years at Allahabad, Varanasi, Haridwar and Ujjain, the festival is one of the largest pilgrim gatherings around the world. Considered as the most spiritually enlightening festival in the world, it is a venue of devotees taking a dip in the river to become holy. Although at certain places it's celebrated every 3 years, it's held once in 12 years at some places based on the Vikram Samvat calendar.

• Kumbh Mela

• Akshay Tritiya

• Holi

It is mainly celebrated in Ladakh either at the end of January or at the beginning of February. The celebration is the amalgamation of ancient rituals, drama, and dances. The "Metho" Ceremony is the main event carried out by Ladakhi people in which they carry flaming torches and chant prayers while they move from street to street to chase away the evil spirits.

• Losar- The Tibetan New Year

• Gudi padwa

• Sarvadhari

• Hijri New Year

The grand festival is celebrated on the occasion of overcoming darkness and ignorance. People fast, wear new clothes and worship Lord Shiva. Main temples of God are visited in Varanasi and Somnath. The Mandi Fair is organized in the town of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

• Maha Shivratri

• Uma Maheshwar Vrata

• Katie Poornima

• Aani Uthiram

The festival of colours is the most amiable festival of the country. Holika Dahan takes place a night before Holi where all negatives are burnt in a bonfire. On the main day, people play with organic colours as they groove on the tunes of music. Gujiya, Mathri, and Thandai are the specialities of the festival.

• Holi

• Diwali

• Lohri

• Basant Panchmi

Bunnies and eggs are the main attraction of the festival. The festival is mostly celebrated in the states of Goa, Kerela and Andhra Pradesh. In Goa, Carnivals are organised, and parties take place at the beach-side. The beautiful backwaters of Kerala and marvellous architecture landmarks of Andhra Pradesh become a host to celebrations.

• Easter

• Bakri Eid

• Ganesh Chaturti

It is the most significant festival of Jains. Grand celebrations are viewed in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The temples have varied pujas and offerings by devotees. The Jains are involved in some charitable work. Gujarat holds the biggest fair during the festival. Palitana and Girnar in Gujarat are the significant places of worship.

• Mahavir Jayanti

• Shivaji Jayanti

• Gandhi Jayanti

• Ambedkar Jayanti

It is mainly celebrated in Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Bodh Gaya, Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Maharashtra. The dress code is white and non-vegetarian food is completely avoided. Caged animals are set free

• Mahavir Jayanti

• Buddha Jayanti

• Shivaji Jayanti

• Teacher's Day