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India is a multicultural and multinational state, so it is customary to celebrate holidays of various religions here. National holidays in India include: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti's Birthday.

But in addition to the official national holidays of India, there are a huge number of religious holidays. So, the holidays that express the bright cultural religious flavor of India include: Muslim Eid-Ul-Fitr, Hindu Diwali, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra.

Most holidays have a movable date and are calculated according to the lunar calendar.

Holidays in India are a kind of repository of centuries-old culture, and preserve the ancient songs, games, dances and rituals. They serve as a good example of hospitality, attracting people from all over the world.


Holi festival in India - a festival of spring and bright colors

One of the most colorful Indian holidays is Lathmar Holi, which marks the arrival of spring. In another way, it is called the "Festival of Colors".

Spring Festival in India is celebrated in late March - early April, for 2 days, on the full moon. So, on the eve of the second day of Holi, at night, the Indians make a huge fire, on which the effigy of Holiki is burned. And in the morning the fun begins. All residents go out of their houses and start pouring colored water on each other or throwing colored powders at each other. The most commonly used color is red, less often yellow and green.


The festival of colors in India is a very ancient holiday. It used to be called Holika. It got its name from the name of the legendary sister of the demon king - Holika. The Demon King had a special gift - invulnerability, that is, he could not be killed, could not be a human or an animal. And his son Coolness worshiped Vishnu, which could not but anger his father. So he ordered Holika to kill Cool. It was believed that the demoness did not burn in the fire. Therefore, she persuaded Coolness to climb the fire in the name of God. And when they climbed the fire together, to everyone's surprise, Holika burned down, and not Coolness, since he was saved by God Vishnu. And the memory of these events on the eve of the holiday is the burning of the evil effigy of Holiki.


Diwali festival in India - festival of lights

One of the most fun holidays in India is Diwali. The appearance of the holiday is associated with the appearance of Rama, the famous hero of Indian legends. Diwali is celebrated for five days. It is celebrated in late October and early November.

The festival of fire in India is usually personified with a symbol of the victory of good over evil and light over ignorance. Therefore, lanterns and lights are lit everywhere as a sign of this victory. The main decoration of the holiday are luminous lanterns, taming the statues of gods and animals. Small villages and big cities are lit up with lights during the Diwali celebration. In the evening, sparklers are lit and fireworks are launched into the sky.


Indians prepare for this holiday in advance. The doors are decorated with flowers and mango leaves, and clay lamps are lit above the entrance, which are a symbol of the five elements: space, earth, water, fire and air.

Also on this holiday, certain traditions are observed that carry a certain spiritual meaning. It is put in order both the house and the body. Through meditation, the body is cleansed. The light of the mind is marked by the lighting of the house with multi-colored lights.

The festival of Diwali is putting on new clothes, using new utensils, cleansing the house, and special veneration of the Deities.


Eid-ul-Fitr - a holiday of joy and gratitude

The most cheerful of the Muslim holidays is the holiday of Eid-Ul-Filtr or the holiday of Conversation. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Hindus are not even allowed to drink water or smoke. The holiday comes according to the Muslim lunar calendar on the first and second days of the month of Shawall. All day long, Muslims, before the appearance of a new moon in the sky, pray and read the holy book of the Koran. Eating is allowed only after sunset.


On this day, services are held in all churches. Common prayer is the main part of the holiday. On this occasion, Muslims from all walks of life put on new costumes. Special sweets and dishes are also prepared. The most popular treat is sweetened milk.

The Eid festival in India is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Representatives of other religions can also take part in it.


Elephant Festival in India - the most spectacular festival

The elephant festival in India is called Thrissur Piram, which is held annually in the city of the same name Thrissur in the temple complex Vaddakkunntahan in the month of May. Spectators who come to the festival can watch a grandiose show with elephants.

It should be noted that the elephant in India is the personification of God Ganesha, who bestows wealth and prosperity.

The performance itself lasts 36 hours. There is a procession of 15 elephants from the Tiruvambadi temple to Waddakkunntahan. The statue of Lord Krishna stands on the back of the head elephant. Another column of elephants begins its procession from the Paramekavu Bhagavati temple. The image of the Virgin Goddess is on the back of the leader of this group. An Indian man sits on the back of each elephant, who rhythmically rotates an iridescent umbrella made of natural silk and inlaid with gold.


The whole procession takes place under the accompaniment of continuous sounding hypnotic music.


National holidays in India

  • The major public holidays in India are:

Indian Independence Day- a public holiday celebrated annually in India on August 15 - the day of the proclamation of the Republic of India from Great Britain in 1947. On this day, in many cities and even villages, a ceremony of raising the national flag is held. Also giving speeches by local politicians is a traditional ritual. Holiday receptions are arranged by state governors.

Gandhi's birthday- a public holiday celebrated annually on October 2 in honor of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchan Gandhi, who is an outstanding leader of the national liberation movement of the Indian people. Gandhi is officially called the Father of Nations in India. The celebration takes place all over the country. So, with the memory of Gandhi in Delhi, his main place is his grave, in which part of his ashes are buried. On his birthday, religious leaders of various denominations, leaders of the Indian Republic and local residents gather here.

Republic Day - a public holiday celebrated annually on January 26, which was introduced in India in 1950. The widest sections of the population of this country celebrate this significant day. The organization of festive processions in Delhi, as well as in the capitals of all states, is a characteristic feature of this holiday.

In Delhi, the procession passes along the central avenue from the Presidential Palace to the India Gate. This procession is formed by colorfully decorated platforms on which numerous spectators from various states of the country stand.

The Indian calendar is an almost continuous series of state, religious, folk and other holidays and festivals.

During one day, several different festivities can coincide at once. And since many of them are celebrated according to a special schedule (lunar or religious), often in different years even the same holiday is celebrated in different months.

1st of January- New Year.
January 26- Gantantra diwas, Republic Day. Major national holiday in India.
February 4- Birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
February 17- Feast in honor of Saraswati Vasant Pachami.
February 26- Purim holiday.
28th of February- National Science Day.
February March- Holi, the celebration of the coming of spring.
March 8- International Women's Day and Swami Dayananda Saraswati's birthday.
March 17- St. Patrick's Day.
21 March- Baha'i New Year.
March 21-22- Navruz (Jamshed Navaroz), the New Year of the Zoroastrians.
March 24- Palm Sunday.
March, April- Mahavira Jayanti, Birthday of the founder of Jainism.
March, April- Easter.
April 21- Ramnavani festival in honor of Rama.
April May- Buddha Jayanti, Buddha's Birthday, the main holiday of Buddhists.
April May- Baisaki, the first day of the Hindu new year and one of the main holidays of Sikhism.
April May- Eid-ul-Azha (Eid-ul-Zuha, Bakr-id), the Feast of Sacrifice is one of the two main Muslim holidays.
1st of May- Labor Day.
9th May- Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore.
May 11- National Technology Day.
May- Trinity.
May June- Eid-e-Milad (Mawlid al-Nabi), the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
May June- Muharram (Tajiyyah), Day of Mourning for Muslims.
July 24- Guru Purnima, Guru Honor Day.
August 15- Independence Day, Swatantrata Divas - national holiday.
August 20- Birthday of Rajiv Gandhi.
Aug. Sept- Janmashtami, Krishna's birthday.
Aug. Sept- Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka), Ganesh's birthday.
August- Khordad Sal, Zarathushtra's birthday is the main holiday of the Parsi community.
September (7)- Jewish New Year.
September 5-7- Teacher's Day.
16 of September- Yom Kippur holiday.
September October- Dashahra (Dussera, Dussera, Durga Puja), the day of worship of Devi, one of the most popular holidays.
October- 10 days of Navratri and Daser celebrations.
2 October- Gandhi Jayanti, Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
October- Eid-n-Milad (Barah Wafat), the days of the memory of the Prophet Muhammad.
October November- Diwali (Deepavali, Bandi Khor Diwas), the festival of lights and the goddess of prosperity Diwali, one of the most popular folk holidays and the last day of the year according to the Hindu calendar.
October November- Annakut or Bestu Varsh, New Year according to the Hindu calendar.
November- Beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
November 2- Dan Teras, Day of worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and wealth.
November 12- Birthday of the founder of Bahaism Baha'u'llah.
November 14- Children's Day (Bal Divas) and Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday.
November 19- Birthday of Indira Gandhi and Dev Diwali (Tripurari Purnima) a holiday in honor of Shiva, a day of inner purification.
December 17- Ramadan-Eid (I'm going "letter Fitr, Eid-ul-Fitr), the holiday of the end of the month of Ramadan. December 25 - Christmas.

Remember the most important thing: according to Indian customs, on the first day of the new year, one cannot be irritable, dissatisfied and grumbling. It is believed that the whole year will turn out exactly as it began. It is quite logical in this case to start the year on the shores of a warm ocean ...

The state of Goa, with its incomparable beaches of the finest white sand, mesmeric sunsets and permissiveness reigning here, has always been considered the pearl of India and a favorite vacation spot. Exotic nature, an abundance of varied food, wine and innocent drinks, a wonderful climate in the winter season firmly keep Goa one of the first places in the ranking of the most popular resorts in South Asia.

The very name Goa is associated in some circles with the hedonistic beach pastime so popular among hippies and other marginalized youth. But in fact, each of the countless beaches of the 100-kilometer coastline of the state attracts its own contingent of tourists - from wealthy Europeans who come to relax for a couple of weeks under the gentle sun, to representatives of the "alternative" Western bohemian traveling for a year or more, not particularly prosperous.

The number of colorful folk festivals and festivities many times exceeds even the number of national holidays in the country. Every day, in any locality of the country, some kind of folklore, dance and music performances, exhibitions, craft and culinary fairs are sure to take place. The most colorful parade in New Delhi on the occasion of the Republic Day, the Water Festival and the Elephant Festival in Kerala (January), a cascade of festivities during the peasant holiday Lori (January), the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad (January), a colorful parade of carnival cars in Madurai and Tamil Nadu (February), Rishikesh and Uttar Pradesh Yoga Week (February), Khajuraho Annual Dance Festival (February), Shivratri Natyanjali National Festival (February-March), Dulhendi Spring Festival (Pushpadolotsav) and Shigmo Spring Festival in Goa (March). Every year on March 16 in the north of India, in the city of Jaipur, the Elephant Festival is held. Nowhere else in the world can you see so many of these giant animals gathered at the same time in one place. All of them are dressed in colorful fabrics and garlands. On the day of the holiday, tourists can see the procession of elephants marching to the music, watch elephant races or see real elephant polo sports competitions.

Hoysala Mahotsawa temple dance festival held in Halebid and Karnataka (April), 10-day Muharram Shia festival held in April-May, Sikkim International Flower Festival (May), Rajasthan 3-day Folk Summer Festival (June), Ratha Yatra Chariot Festival in Puri (Orissa, June-July), the annual Tarnetar Mela (Melva) folklore festival in August, hundreds of colorful festivities and fireworks throughout the country during Durga Puja (September-October) and Holi (March), as well as the Pushkar Fair camels in Rajasthan (October-November), the International Pearl Festival in Hyderabad (November), the International Seafood Festival in Goa (November), the Rajarani Gardening Festival in Orissa (December) and thousands of other equally interesting events. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival (Vinayaka, August-September) is dedicated to the popular elephant-headed god Ganesha. In September-October there is a delightful Festival of the Gods in Kullu, part of the Dashahr Festival, the most exciting events of which take place in Mysore and Ahmedabad.

The Indian calendar is an almost continuous series of state, religious, folk and other holidays and festivals. During one day, several different celebrations can take place at once. And since many of them are celebrated according to a special schedule (lunar or religious calendar), often in different years the same holiday can be celebrated in different months.

January 1 - New Year.
January 26 - Gantantra Divas, Republic Day, the main national holiday of India.
February 4th is Swami Vivekananda's birthday.
February 17 is a celebration in honor of Saraswati Vasant Pachami.
February 26 is Purim.
February 28 - National Science Day.
February-March - Holi, the holiday of the onset of spring.
March 8 is International Women's Day and Swami Dayanand Saraswati's birthday.
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day.
March 21 - Baha'i New Year.
March 21-22 - Navruz (Jamshed Navaroz), the New Year of the Zoroastrians.
March 24 - Palm Sunday.
March-April - Mahavira Jayanti, the birthday of the founder of Jainism.
March-April - Easter.
April 21 - Ramnavani festival in honor of Rama.
April-May - Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of the Buddha, the main holiday of Buddhists.
April-May - Baisaki, the first day of the Hindu new year and one of the main holidays of Sikhism.
April-May - Eid ul-Azha (Eid ul-Zuha, Bakr-Eid), the Feast of Sacrifice is one of the two main Muslim holidays.
May 1 - Labor Day.
May 9 - Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore.
May 11 is National Technology Day.
May - Trinity.
May-June - Eid e-Milad (Mawlid al-Nabi), the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
May-June - Muharram (Tajiya), a day of mourning for Muslims.
July 24 - Guru Purnima, Guru Day.
August 15 - Independence Day, Swatantrata Divas is a national holiday.
August 20 - Birthday of Rajiv Gandhi.
August-September - Janmashtami, Krishna's birthday.
August-September - Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka), Ganesh's birthday.
August - Khordad-Sal, the birthday of Zarathushtra - the main holiday of the Parsi community.
the beginning of September is the Jewish New Year, or the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
September 5-7 - Teacher's Day.
September 16 is Yom Kippur.
September-October - Dashahra (Dussera, Dussera, Durga Puja), Devi's day of worship, one of the most popular holidays.
October - 10-day celebrations of Navratri and Daser.
October 2 - Gandhi Jayanti, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
October - Eid in-Milad (Eid in-Milad, Barah-Vafat), days of memory of the Prophet Muhammad.
October-November - Diwali (Deepavali, Bandi-Khor-Divas), the Festival of Lights and the Goddess of Prosperity Diwali, one of the most popular folk holidays and the last day of the year according to the Hindu calendar.
October-November - Annakut or Bestu Varsh, Hindu New Year.
September-November - the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims.
November 2 - Dan-Teras, the day of worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth.
November 12 - Birthday of the founder of Baha'i Baha'u'llah.
November 14 - Children's Day (Bal Diwas) and Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday.
November 19 - Birthday of Indira Gandhi and Dev Diwali (Tripurari Purnima) a holiday in honor of Shiva, a day of inner purification.
December 17 - Ramadan-Eid (I'm going "letter-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr), the holiday of the end of the month of Ramadan. December 25 - Christmas.

In 2008, Ramadan falls on the period from 1 to 29 September, in 2009 - from 21 August to 20 September. It should be taken into account that all dates of religious events in the Islamic calendar begin at sunset and last until the next sunset.

- this is the land of the most unusual holidays in the world, customs and rich traditions. Festivals are held here, during which the sky is colored with bright colors. Hindu festivals are very numerous and occur throughout the year. In India, what is not a day is a holiday. There are 360 ​​holidays in this country. They are organized in honor of certain deities, mythological episodes and the change of seasons, they are an occasion for great celebrations. Often, holidays are dedicated to gods and goddesses, lakes and rivers, oceans and animals, flowers and trees, the sun and the moon. The processions always take place in the center of the city and are accompanied by fanfare, decorated with chariots and traditional dances.




On special days, tens of millions of people gather at special places to swim in its waters.



Holi or the Festival of Colors, is an annual public holiday in India that marks the arrival of spring. Men and women gather in the streets and shower each other with brightly colored herbal powders.







In South India, during Pongal festival (harvest festival) Bulls are released into the streets. And the young men, attracted by large prizes, are trying to catch them.

Diwali holiday- a festival of light. At night, fireworks and firecrackers soar into the sky, announcing the beginning of the festival of light. This is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and in many places in India, Diwali is considered a New Year's holiday.







Dasara Festival (Durga Puja) one of the most important holidays in Hinduism - in honor of the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. These days folk festivities take place, trucks, buses, cars and more are decorated with flower garlands for the holiday.



Thu 1 January
Currently, the New Year according to the Gregorian calendar, i.e. January 1 is celebrated mainly by Christians in India. On this day, bells ring in churches, and in large port cities at midnight, steamboat whistles announce the New Year....

Mon 5 January
The birthday of the tenth and last Guru is celebrated by the Sikhs. On this day, large processions are arranged and special prayers are said in all gurudwaras (Sikh temples). Guru Govind Singh (1675 - 1708 AD) created...

Wed 7 January
The tenth day of the first month of Muharram of the Muslim calendar, the day of mourning, strictly observed by adherents of Islam. On this day, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad - Hussein (626 - 680) died. Hussein was the second son of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima....

Tue 13 January
Celebrated in North India. This holiday bonfires are lit as a symbol of the end of a hard winter. The fire is associated with Lord Agni (fire). Parikrama is performed around him - going around in a clockwise direction, and they repeat "well-being and need will come ...

Thu 15 January
On this holiday rice is prepared for the first harvest after a long and hard winter. The word "pongal" means "sweet rice dish", which is prepared in honor of the holiday. The festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. This is a very important holiday...

Mon 26 January
The holiday was introduced in 1950 and is celebrated annually on January 26. "Republic Day" is celebrated by the widest sections of the country's population. A characteristic feature of this holiday is the organization of festive processions in Delhi, as well as in the capitals of all states....

Sun January 30
The Day of Remembrance of the Fighters for Independence in India was established in connection with the death of Mahatma Gandhi. The figure of the Indian national liberation movement Mahatma Gandhi died on this day in 1948 ....

Sat 31 January
Celebration in honor of the Goddess Saraswati, the patroness of science and art. Celebrated in the month of Magha (January-February). Vasant Panchami is also called Sri Panchami. This holiday is of the greatest importance in Bengal. Goddess Saraswati patronizes...

Mon 23 Feb
Maha Shivaratri is also called the Great Night of Lord Shiva and is celebrated in honor of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. It falls on the month of Magha (January-February). It is preceded by a sleepless night, during which they glorify...

Sun 8 March
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is celebrated across India with traditional celebration and religious fervor. Muhammad was born in 570 AD. and he is revered as the last Prophet of Islam. The Muslim era began with his immigration from Mecca to...

Wed 11 March
Holi is the most colorful and vibrant festival in India. In the weeks leading up to Holi celebrations, local youth scour the area for firewood. A special valor is to take without asking permission. In the evening Holi is kindled ...

Fri 27 March
On amavasya (new moon) at the beginning of the month of Chaitra (March-April), the celebration of Vasant Navaratri begins - the nine spring nights dedicated to the Mother Goddess. The autumn nine nights are celebrated at the beginning of the month of Ashwin (September-October). According to...

Mon 30 March
The birthday of the seventh incarnation of the mighty Vishnu - the legendary King Rama - is celebrated in the month of Chaitra. The hero of the Ramayana is an ideal and, at the same time, a very real person - a king, and a faithful son and brother. Rama ruled in his...


Tue 7 April
The birthday of the founder of the religion of Jainism Mahavira, 24 and the last tirthankara (Skt. "leading across the ocean", i.e. a prophet who leads through life) is the main holiday of the Jains. It is celebrated with prayers, fasting, a pilgrimage without splendor ...

Fri 10 April
Christians devote Friday of Holy Week - the last week of Great Lent - to the memory of the suffering of the Savior. Christians of India celebrate this day throughout the country, but especially in Mumbai, Goa and the North Eastern states of India. According to...

Sun 12 April
Although the number of Christians in India is approximately 2.5% of the total population of the country, the Easter holiday is celebrated with pomp and religious obsession. Christians across the country, especially in Mumbai, Goa and the North Eastern states, are carefully...

Mon 13 April
This day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar new year. Hindus believe that several thousand years ago, on this day, the goddess Ganges descended to earth, so on April 13, many of them gather along the banks of the sacred Ganges River for...

Mon 13 April
In the Indian state of Punjab, on April 13, one of the most beloved Sikh holidays, Baisaki, is celebrated. For the Sikhs who inhabit Punjab, this is both a religious holiday, a harvest festival, and New Year's Day. Sikhs are Indian...

Fri 8 May
Celebration in honor of the birthday of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. According to legend, Buddha was born on this day in 623 BC, on the same day he attained enlightenment and in 543 BC. On the same day he died, having reached full nirvana. So at the same time...

Wed 24 June
Rath Yatra (lit. "chariot parade"), the annual religious festival of the removal of God Jagannath (one of the forms of Krishna-Vishnu) from the temple on a giant chariot. Celebrated in the month of Ashadha (June-July). The main place of the festival is the Jagannath Temple in the city of...

Tue 7 July
Hindus attach the greatest importance to spiritual Masters (Gurus). They are often equated with God and are considered mediators between man and the Almighty. On the full moon of the month of Ashad (July-August), Guru Purnima is celebrated. This is the day of memory of the great sage...


Wed 5 August
Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (July-August). On this day, ritual ablutions are performed on the banks of rivers, lakes and ponds, coconuts are thrown into the sea as a reproach to the God of waters Varuna. Raksha bandhan...

Fri 14 August
The holiday is celebrated in honor of the birthday of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. According to legend, he was born at midnight on the eighth day of the month of Shravan (July-August), so during this holiday the temples are decorated with illumination and there all night...

Sat 15 August
August 15 - Independence Day, the anniversary of India's independence from Great Britain. Independence Day has been celebrated since 1947. It is India's largest national holiday, celebrated annually on 15 August. On this day in 1947...

Sun 23 August
Birthday of the God of wisdom and abundance Ganesha with the body of a man and the head of an elephant, the remover of obstacles, the son of Shiva and his wife Parvati. Celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August-September). Ganesha is one of the most revered gods...

September


Wed 2 September
Onam is a colorful harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. According to legend, the mythical king of ancient Kerala - Mahabali, or Maveli, comes to her lands on the day of Thiruvonam, and his devotees celebrate the Golden Era, which lasted at that time. His kingdom...

Mon 28 September
Dashahra - one of the most popular and colorful Hindu holidays is celebrated in the month of Ashvin (September-October) for 10 days, of which 9 nights are devoted to worship (hence comes another name for the holiday - Navaratri, i.e....

Fri 2 October
Birthday of the outstanding leader of the national liberation movement of the Indian people Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on October 2, 1869 in the city of Porbandar (Gujarat). From 1893 to 1914 he lived in South Africa, where he led...

Sat 17 October
Diwali (or Deepavali, which means "flame bunch" in Sanskrit) is a festival of lights, celebrated everywhere in India and symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil. It falls at the beginning of the month of Kartik (October-November) and is celebrated for...

Sun 18 October
Govardhana Puja is celebrated on one of the days of the Diwali holiday, mainly in the North of India in honor of the raising of Mount Govardhana by Krishna. According to legend, the inhabitants of Gokul used to celebrate this holiday in honor of God Indra and worship him after...


Mon 2 November
Birthday of the founder of the teachings of Sikhism, the first Sikh Guru Nanak. It falls on the full moon of the month of Kartik (October-November). Guru Nanak was born in Talvandi near the city of Lahore (now in Pakistan) in 1469. Views...

Sat 14 Nov
The birthday of an outstanding statesman, the first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru (born in Allahabad on November 14, 1889) is celebrated throughout the country as "Children's Day". On this day, various...

Fri 27 November
One of the most popular Muslim holidays, dedicated to the sacrifice of Ibrahim his son Ismail. It falls on the tenth day of the last month of the Muslim calendar Dhul-Hijjah and lasts three to four days. According to legend...

Fri 4 December
The fourth of December is celebrated as Navy Day in India. The day when the navy played a significant role in the bombing of the port territory in Karachi (a port in Pakistan, which was not only the strategic center of the country, but also...

Fri 25 Dec
Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th. It is one of the most celebrated holidays of Indian Christians. Banana and mango trees are decorated instead of the traditional pine, and small oil lamps are hung on them....