{"id":5266,"date":"2025-08-14T18:31:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/festivals-most-celebrated-across-indian-states-from-diwali-to-holi-janmashtami\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T18:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:31:05","slug":"festivals-most-celebrated-across-indian-states-from-diwali-to-holi-janmashtami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/festivals-most-celebrated-across-indian-states-from-diwali-to-holi-janmashtami\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivals most celebrated across Indian states: From Diwali to Holi & Janmashtami"},"content":{"rendered":"


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See the most famous festivals celebrated across India, from the lights of Diwali to the colors of Holi and the devotion of Janmashtami.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diwali<\/strong> | The festival of lights that unites India. Celebrated nationwide, Diwali marks Lord Rama\u2019s return to Ayodhya and symbolises the victory of light over darkness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Navratri & Durga Puja<\/strong> | Nine nights of dance, devotion, and grandeur. A celebration of Goddess Durga\u2019s victory over Mahishasura, observed with garba, dandiya, and grand pujas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dussehra<\/strong> | Triumph of good over evil, marks Lord Rama\u2019s victory over Ravana, celebrated with effigy burnings and theatrical Ram Lila performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Holi<\/strong> | The vibrant festival of colours and joy. Heralding the arrival of spring, Holi celebrates love, unity, and the legend of Radha-Krishna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Krishna Janmashtami<\/strong> | Honouring the birth of Lord Krishna. Celebrated with fasting, devotional singing, and the famous Dahi Handi events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Onam | <\/strong>Kerala\u2019s harvest festival of culture and unity. Commemorates the homecoming of King Mahabali with grand feasts, boat races, and traditional dances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ganesh Chaturthi<\/strong> |\u00a0 Welcoming the beloved Ganesha. Ten days of worship and celebration, ending with the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chhath Puja<\/strong> | A devotional salute to the Sun god. A four-day festival dedicated to thanking Surya Dev for sustaining life on earth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n