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The end of Ramadan fasting is here and its time to spread the message of love, peace, happiness and joy as we celebrate ‘Ei-Ul-Fitr’. Eid ul Fitr – One month of arduous fasting by the young and the old during the pious month of Ramadan, this religious festival culminates with…
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Baisakhi
Known as ‘Khalsa Sirjana Diwas’ (the birth of khalsa), Baisakhi today is celebrated not only by Sikhs and Punjabis, but by all communities with equal enthusiasm. Many Punjabis and Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi in their own way. These are different from the rituals of harvest festival practiced in the villages. Celebrated when the Rabi crop…
Khajuraho Dance Festival
Khajuraho Dance Festival 2015 Start Date February 2015 End Date February 2015 Organized by Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad Live Performances by Indian Classical Dancers from all over India. Venue Chitragupta Temple and Vishwanatha Temple, Khajuraho. Location Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh Khajuraho Festival of Dances – The famous temples ofKhajuraho inMadhya Pradesh are famous for its…
Lohri
Lohri Festival – Lohri, is a festival known for its feisty celebrations among the Punjabi community. It is, in essence, a deep veneration of nature gods for a bountiful harvest. Most popular in the agricultural belt of India namely, the Punjab, it has spread its wings to neighboring regions such as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu…
Pongal
Pongal – Pongal is an important festival native to South India, particularly Tamil Nadu that marks the commencement of the harvest season or the sun’s northward movement. Marking the onset of the new season, thePongal festival is a great way of ushering in the new by wiping out old clutter and welcoming the year with…
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