| Shivaratri |
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Shivaratri is celebrated on a National level. It marks the wedding anniversary of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. It's a day of fasting for devout Hindus. Special celebrations are held in Shiva temples throughout the country like Chidambaram, Kalahasti, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Bombay. |
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| Holi |
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| Holi celebrated mainly in North India, this is a very popular festival of colours. It marks the advent of Spring. Lively and much throwing of coloured water and powders marks this 2-day festival. This festival is also associated with legends of Lord Krishna. |
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| Good Friday / Easter |
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Good Friday / Easter is celebrated at a National level.
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| Kumbha Mela |
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| Kumbha Mela the oldest and most important of the Hindu festivals. It takes place every three years, at one of the four great holy cities - Nasik (Maharashtra), Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Prayag or Allahabad and Haridwar (both in Uttar Pradesh). It is attended by millions of pilgrims who take a holy dip in the holy rivers. |
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| Khajuraho Dance Festival |
Khajuraho Dance Festival Held in Khajraho.
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