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Festivals of India 2010
Indian Festivals celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colours of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints, and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India. However, they may be called by different names in various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion. ..... Read More
October (Ashwin/Kartik)
India is the land of varied cultures and traditions, where each month in the year comes with assortment of different festivals and fairs, celebrated with different regional styles and traditions but with a common feeling of humanity. The month of October opens a world of some major Festivals like the festival of nine divine nights - Navratri, sacred occasion for married women - Karva Chauth, holy festival of Mother goddess- Durga Puja, celebration of victory over evil - Dussehra and also some folkloristic fairs like the famous Marwar festival held in Rajasthan, Pinjore heritage Festival, Rajgir Dance Festival etc.
Apart from the popular fairs amp; festivals the month gives tribute to some legendary Indians by observing Gandhi Jayanti as a National holiday and Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti in memory of Adi Kavi Valmiki. According to the Hindu calendar October covers the holiest months of Ashwin and Kartik (Damodar Mass). The practice of quot;Kartik snan quot; - the holy dip in Ganga, during this month is considered highly auspicious.
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Festivals in October 2010October
Autumn Festival
Ayudha Mela
Barabanki Mela
Brahmotsavam
Cape Festival
Dasara Fair
Durga Puja
Dussehra
Gajalaxmi Puja
Gandhi Jayanti
Jagaddhatri Puja
Kallaji Fair
Karva Chauth
Kota Dussera
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Marwar Festival
Navrathri Music Festival
Navratri
Pinjore Heritage Festival
Pomblang Lewduh
Qutub Festival
Rajgir Dance Festival
Ram Barat
Ramlila
Rayalaseema Festival
Sharad Purnima
Sri Vithappa Fair
Thimithi Festival
Tsokum Festival

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