Festivals of India

It is called the festival of lights. Which festival is this?

• Diwali

• Onam

It is called the festival of colours. Which festival is this?

• Diwali

• Holi

In this festival, people hug each other and offer Sevai. Which festival is this?

• Lohri

• Eid

It is a harvest festival. The Pongal dish is prepared during this festival. Which festival is this?

• Pongal

• Christmas

It is celebrated on 25th December on the occasion of Jesus Christ's birthday. Santa Claus gives gifts to small children. Which festival is this?

• Dussehra

• Christmas

Goddess Durga is worshipped in this festival. Which festival is this?

• Navratri/ Durga Puja

• Pongal

It is celebrated at the end of Navratri, where a big statue of Ravana is burnt. Which festival is this?

• Dussehra

• Chhath

It is a festival dedicated to the Solar deity, Surya, and is celebrated in the early morning. The prasad offerings include Thekua and fruits. Which festival is this?

• Rama Navmi

• Chhath

This festival celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev. Which festival is this?

• Guru Nanak Gurpurab

• Basant Panchami

It is a harvest festival and is celebrated to honour the kind-hearted demon King Mahabali. Which festival is this?

• Onam

• Pongal