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Exciting Festival Vacations in India
India has many wonderful festivals, which allows visitors to embrace the vibrant culture of the culture as well as the enjoyment of being a part of the customs and practices of the locals. Visiting India during any one of the many festivals will allow your family to embrace the wonderment and excitement that is India.
One of the most popular festivals in India is the Goa Carnival held 3 days and 3 nights in February. The carnival began during Portuguese rule and has grown from that day to be one of the largest festivals drawing people from not only all parts of India but also the world.
Kerala is also famous for a few of their own festivals such as Onam, which is a celebration to pay homage to King Mahabali. The festival is marked by pomposity. The festival is a 10-day long event with a boat race as the highest point. Thrissur Pooram is celebrated in the month of Medam according to the Mayalam calendar, which is either April or May. This festival has unique elephant processions and a marathon. The Payippad Jelostsavan is a three-day festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the Prathista ceremony of Haripad Subramanya temple. The Attukal Pongala is held in February or March and is celebrated to pay homage to Goddess Bhagavathy.
The Vallamkali or Boat Festival is held in August to commemorate the lifting of the image of Lord Kriskna for consecration.
Mahashivratri is held in either February or March and is a celebrated commemorate the day on which Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison to save the world from destruction.
Theyyam is an annual festival held in October or November. The festival is a dance festival with many cultural performances to worship Mother Goddess.
Nehru Trophy boat Festival is held in August on the second Saturday with various boat races.
Id-ul-Zuha is held during the 10th of the last month of Muslims to commemorate offering made by Abraham. During this festival, there are animal sacrifices and offering of prayers.
In April, Easter is celebrated not only in Kerela, but also in various cities across India to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
You can also find festivals in many other cities. In Maharashtra, you will find the Elephants Festival and the Ellora Festival.
In Rajasthan, they celebrate several festivals including Camel Festival, Gangaur Festival, Nagaur Festival, Mewar Festival, Kite Festival, Pushkar Fair, Elephant Festival, Desert Festival, Teej Festival, and Shekhawati Fair.
Punjab is home to the Baisakhi festival. Tamil Nadu is home to Pongal Festival, Silk Festival, Mamallapuram Dance Festival, and the Tea and Tourism Festival. In Uttar Pradesh, you will enjoy the Taj Mahotsav and Avadh Festival.
No matter what area of India you wish to visit you will find a festival that will create a lasting memory of your family vacation and provide you with a better understanding of the culture and atmosphere of India.
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