{"id":2494,"date":"2021-01-12T09:31:44","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T09:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/?p=2494"},"modified":"2023-09-04T18:43:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T13:13:20","slug":"indian-festivals-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Soak in the Cultural Experience by Partaking in These Indian Festivals This 2021!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2496\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2496 size-full\" title=\"Indian Festivals\" src=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021.png\" alt=\"Indian Festivals\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Indian-Festivals-2021-681x454.png 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source:Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is recognized throughout the world as a land of diverse cultures, vibrant customs and traditions. This ancient country has its cultural roots deep and strong in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinduism<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a term whose quintessence is much more than just a religion.\u00a0 The many festivals celebrated in <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/category\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">India<\/a> reflect its strong culture. Every Indian festival holds a great religious, cultural, and spiritual significance, and acts as a window on the rich heritage of Bharat! Here are 11 popular Indian festivals you must take part in, to delve into the cultural heritage of India!<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #aaaaaa;color:#aaaaaa\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Maha_Shivaratri\" title=\"Maha Shivaratri:\">Maha Shivaratri:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Holi\" title=\"Holi:\">Holi:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Ugadi\" title=\"Ugadi:\u00a0\">Ugadi:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Baisakhi_Vaisakhi\" title=\"Baisakhi\/ Vaisakhi:\">Baisakhi\/ Vaisakhi:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Onam\" title=\"Onam:\">Onam:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Raksha_Bandhan\" title=\"Raksha Bandhan:\">Raksha Bandhan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Janmashtami\" title=\"Janmashtami:\">Janmashtami:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Ganesh_Chaturthi\" title=\"Ganesh Chaturthi:\">Ganesh Chaturthi:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Dussehra\" title=\"Dussehra:\">Dussehra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-festivals-2021\/#Deepavali\" title=\"Deepavali:\">Deepavali:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2495 size-full\" title=\"Indian Festivals\" src=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Festivals\" width=\"610\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-scaled.jpg 610w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-244x1024.jpg 244w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-768x3224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-366x1536.jpg 366w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-488x2048.jpg 488w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-100x420.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-640x2686.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Popular-Festivals-in-India-681x2858.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makara_Sankranti\"><\/span><strong>Makara Sankranti:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day when the Sun enters Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path is celebrated as Makara Sankranti in India. It&#8217;s one of the few Indian festivals whose dates go by the solar calendar. The northward movement of the Sun (Uttarayan) is symbolic of our inner journey, and hence this period is considered auspicious for spiritual practices. Known by several other names (Uttarayan, Maghi, Pongal, Magh Bigu), this popular Hindu festival is celebrated in different ways in different states. It&#8217;s also a major harvest that celebrates the good harvest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Makara Sankranti in 2021<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: January 14\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flying kites, taking a dip in the holy rivers, offering prayers to the Sun God, recalling Bhishma Pitamaha, worshipping cattle, exchanging Haldi Kumkum, lighting a bonfire, eating delicacies made with <em>ti<\/em>l(sesame seeds), jaggery, milk, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Makara Sankranti<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, Assam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maha_Shivaratri\"><\/span><strong>Maha Shivaratri:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maha Shivaratri, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the great night of Shiva<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is one of the significant Indian festivals with spiritual connotations. The solemn celebrations pay tribute to Neelkanth, His tandava (cosmic dance of creation, preservation, destruction), and the sacred union of Shiva and Shakti. Observed on the darkest night of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna month (according to Panchang), Shivaratri rituals take on a sublime quality as devotees spend the whole day and night in prayer and meditation with complete focus on the all-encompassing divine energy of Shiva. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Maha Shivaratri in 2021:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> March 11\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fasting, Jaagaran (all-night vigil), meditation, reciting mantras, singing hymns and devotional songs, performing puja, lingabhishekam (anointing of Shiva linga).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Maha Shivaratri:<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit one of the Jyotirlinga temples to feel the mystical aura\/ spiritual energy pervading the pious place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holi\"><\/span><strong>Holi:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holi is among the well-known Indian festivals, whose exuberant celebrations earned it the sobriquets \u2014 the Festival of Colors, of Joy, and of Love<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrated on the full moon day in Phalguna, Holi heralds the arrival of spring and also signifies the victory of good over evil (associated with the legend of Prahlada). The festivities begin on the eve of Holi with Holika Dahan, and jubilant singing and dancing around this cracking bonfire (symbolic of the demise of demoness Holika). As people joyously hurl organic colored powders at each other, every person and every street is a splash of colors on Holi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Holi in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 29<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holika Dahan, smearing each other&#8217;s faces with colors, drinking bhang and thandai.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Holi:<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udaipur, Mathura, Vrindavan, Hampi, Shantiniketan, Delhi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ugadi\"><\/span><strong>Ugadi:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ugadi, also known as Yugadi, Samvatsaradi, or Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra), is the biggest festival for the Telugu and Kannadiga diaspora. Believed to be the day when Lord Brahma started the creation of this world, Ugadi is celebrated as New Year\u2019s Day. Falling in the month of March\/ April (on Chaitra Shudda Padyami) just about the time Mother Nature rejoices in new life, Ugadi inspires new beginnings and fresh starts. An interesting and integral part of the festival traditions is Ugadi Pachadi, whose 6 distinct tastes are a metaphor for different experiences of life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ugadi in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 13<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and decorating homes with mango leaves (Thoranalu) and marigold flowers, eating Ugadi Pachadi, listening to Panchanga Sravanam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Ugadi:<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baisakhi_Vaisakhi\"><\/span><strong>Baisakhi\/ Vaisakhi:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Ugadi is New Year&#8217;s Day according to the Lunar Calendar, Baisakhi is New Year&#8217;s Day as per the Solar Calendar. An important spring harvest festival, Baisakhi is characterized by an extravaganza of cultural events in Punjab. The celebrations also have a tremendous historical and religious significance for the Sikhs as this day coincides with foundation day of the Khalsa community by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Baisakhi in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 14<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Folk dances (Giddha and Bhangra), prayers at Gurudwara, cultural fairs (Melas), Nagar Kirtan procession, Langar Seva.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Baisakhi: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/reasons-to-visit-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Five distinctive reasons to visit India, an incredible land<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Onam\"><\/span><strong>Onam:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onam is yet another famous harvest festival of India celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm in Kerala. The origin of this festival is steeped in legends, and the festivities honor the annual return of the demon king Mahabali&#8217;s spirit to his land from the Patalaloka. <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/onam-festival-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Onam<\/a> is a grand 10-day celebration that puts on display the rich cultural heritage of Kerala.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Onam in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> August 21<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorful Pookkalam (floral Rangoli), Onasadya, Vallamkali boat races, Pulikali dances, Onathallu (martial arts), parades, elephant processions, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raksha_Bandhan\"><\/span><strong>Raksha Bandhan:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/raksha-bandhan-2020-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raksha Bandhan<\/a> or Rakhi is dedicated to the bond of unconditional love and care between siblings, primarily a brother and a sister. Sisters tie rakhi (a sacred band) on the wrist of brothers, which symbolically represents the solemn promise of mutual protection. This popular Indian festival sheds light on the high value placed on relationships in an Indian household and reflects the rich culture of the country that never fails to recognize and celebrate the bonds of love, trust, care, and protection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Raksha Bandhan in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> August 22<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Janmashtami\"><\/span><strong>Janmashtami:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day when the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu took birth as Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami\/ Gokulashtami. This popular festival of India is known for its fun-filled ceremonies that mimic the endearing acts of impish little Krishna \u2014 the most famous one being Dahi Handi, in which the participants make attempts at breaking the earthen pot filled with milk products and hung at a height. The fervent observances include fasting, reciting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geeta<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, worshipping \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bal Gopal\u2019<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by bathing His idol, dressing up in new clothes, and cradling him while singing bhajans and offering aarti.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Janmashtami in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> August 30<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dahi Handi, fasting, cooking traditional sweets, dressing up kids as little Krishna and Gopikas, visiting temples, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Janmashtami<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Dwarka, Mumbai.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ganesh_Chaturthi\"><\/span><strong>Ganesh Chaturthi:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaviti is a large-scale celebration dedicated to Ganesha, Lord of the Ganas. Worshipping Ganesha, who symbolizes Buddi (intellect) and Siddhi (fulfillment\/ enlightenment), is believed to empower you on the path to bliss, success, prosperity, peace, and liberation. Lord Vinayaka, revered as Vighnaharta \u2014 the one who removes all the obstacles in the way of noble deeds \u2014 customarily receives the first prayers of people embarking on new ventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ganesh Chaturthi in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 10<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up pandals, installing Ganesha idols, daily puja, Visarjan (immersing of idols), and cultural events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi:<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Goa, Delhi, Bengaluru.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dussehra\"><\/span><strong>Dussehra:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is one of the important Indian festivals that celebrates the triumph of good over evil (and restoration of dharma). While this refers to Lord Rama&#8217;s victory over Ravana in most North and West Indian states, the festival mentions the legend of Goddess Durga slaying demon Mahishasura in South and East India and pays homage to Maa Durga, the fierce aspect of Goddess Shakti. Dussehra marks the culmination of vibrant Navratri celebrations (Durga Puja).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Dussehra in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> October 15<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravan Dahan (setting ablaze the large effigies of Ravana), Ramleela (theatrical performance based on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramayana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Durga Pujo rituals in Kolkata, Navratri fasting, Garba dances in Gujarat, Rath Yatras (processions), etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/dussehra-celebrations-in-india-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Best places to celebrate Dussehra<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolkata, Gujarat, Mysore, Varanasi, Delhi, and Kullu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deepavali\"><\/span><strong>Deepavali:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepavali or Diwali is the biggest and brightest celebration in India! The underlying significance of visibly magnificent Deepavali celebrations is also the main reason why it interests and inspires tourists to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights-to-india-from-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book flights to India<\/a> for a firsthand experience of Deepavali. Like the other Indian festivals such as Holi &amp; Dussehra, Deepavali too emphasizes the invincible might of dharma, and the lighting of diyas (that dispels darkness) is symbolic of igniting the spiritual spark, whose radiance guides the self through the spiritual journey within.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Deepavali in 2021<\/i><\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> November 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Key festive traditions: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorating homes and temples with diyas, sharing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mithai <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(sweets), and performing puja to Goddess Laksmi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Best places to celebrate Deepavali<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varanasi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Goa, Kolkata.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist, and photographer.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is recognized throughout the world as a land of diverse cultures, vibrant customs and traditions. This ancient country has its cultural roots deep and strong in Hinduism, a term whose quintessence is much more than just a religion.\u00a0 The many festivals celebrated in India reflect its strong culture. 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