Festivals of Mizoram | Culture of Mizoram | Mizoram Festivals list

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Chapchar - Chapchar is one of the most famous festivals of Mizoram. This is basically a thanksgiving festival, which is celebrated after completion of the cutting of jhums. The cutting of jhums with simple axes is a very laborious and tie consuming task. To celebrate the success of cutting jhum, the festival is observed with much pomp and show. It continues for a period of seven days and even beyond if the villagers would be able to afford it.

Mim Kut - The festival of Mim Kut celebrated before the hard work in the jhum comes to an end. It is usually observed in the month of September and would last only for a day or two to commemorate someone who has expired in the previous year. Mim Kut is thus one of the most renowned festivals of Mizoram. All the necessary items of daily life like fresh vegetables, maize, bread, accessories and cloth, as offerings, would be placed on the memorials of the dead. It is also a firm belief of the locals that the spirits of their ancestors would revisit their house during this festival.

Thalfavang Kut - The festivals of Thalfavang Kut is celebrates when people of Mizoram complete the process of weeding of the field and prepare for the forthcoming harvest and is definitely one of the most cherished festivals of Mizoram. This grand festival is painted with lots of vibrant shades and invokes a different kind of experience to the tourists who visit the state of Mizoram every year. This auspicious occasion also gives the people from the remotest parts to come forward and celebrate together as well as retain the new bonds while renewing the old ones.

Pawl Kut - This harvest festival is celebrated after the village accumulates had gathered its harvest. This much-awaited festival lasts for a span of one or two days and the villagers would indulge themselves in the festivities with much excitement and vigor. They would offer prayers to the local deity and would participate in the grand feasts and dance performances during this special event. It is also customary for everyone in the village to feast on eggs and meat. Men would go out hunting wild beats.

Festivals of Goa | Goa Festivals list | Culture of Goa

The state of Goa celebrates a long procession of festivals throughout the year. This state is famous for its Indo-Latin festivals. In fact this is a state where festivals are regarded as a way of life. Since they are based on the Hindu calendar, all do not occur on fixed dates of the calendar year. Despite the long span of Portuguese colonization, the Hindu festivals of the state have still retained their unique Goan character and are celebrated throughout the state with deep fervor and enthusiasm.

Following is the list of festivals celebrated in Goa throughout the year which depict true culture of Goa.

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Ganesh Chaturthi - Elephant God, Ganesh. Most of the inhabitants of the state return to their native birthplace or their ancestral abodes to join the entire family in the joyous festivities. The locals of Goa with fervor and enthusiasm organize the celebrations no less intensity than the state of Maharashtra where it is unquestionably the most important festival of the year.

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There are various christian festivals celebrated in state of goa these are as follows:

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Sao Jao Festival - Sao Joao is the feast of the Baptist St. John. On this auspicious occasion all the married females are presented a basket full of seasonal fruits to be taken to their homes. The new married son-in-laws celebrate this festival in their mother in laws` place. In the villages of Goa the local youth go on a procession wearing crowns of leaves and carrying bottles of Feni and ultimately arrives at a well of pond into which they jump along with the sons-in-law.

Bonderam - The festival of Bonderam is celebrated in the state in memory of the protests that were raised by scores of villagers against the unjust and unreasonable system they adopted to settle down land disputes and ownership issues of land. During this festival the charming and quiet island comes alive with the fervor and exuberance and there is a carnival ambience that is created with the melody of the music reaching even the mainland of Goa.

Haryana culture | festivals of Haryana | Haryana Festivals list

The Festive celebrations in Haryana are marked with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor. Festivals in the state of Haryana make for unrestrained merrymaking. Haryana participates in almost all the festivals taking place in the country the most vibrant one being Teez. The festivals of Haryana would not only enliven your spirits but also would be a warm welcome from the monotonous schedule of your regular life. festivals of Haryana provides true picture of culture of haryana.

Following is the list of festivals celebrated in harya thus depicting the true culture of Haryana.

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Basant Panchami - Festival of Basant panchami is celebrated in Haryana with as much pomp and fervor as that of the whole country. In this state Basant Panchami is celebrated to welcome the season of spring after the dead and decay of the winter season. People celebrate this joyous festival with much ebullience and the main attraction of this festival is kite flying.

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Gangore - Gangore is celebrated on Chet Sudi-3 or in the months of March/April. Huge idols of Gangore and Ishar are taken out in a procession and devotional melodies are sung in praise of the Lord till they are immersed in the water. This is mainly regarded as a springtime festival and is observed in the honor of the Goddess of abundance, Gauri.

Teej - It is celebrated to the welcome the season of monsoon. After the first showers of rainy season, a small insect called Teej in the state of Haryana comes out from the earth’s soil. All the girls are excused from the household chores on this day as they apply henna on their hands and feet. They also receive new clothes from their parents. The puja or the worship is performed early in the morning and the ‘baya’ which consists of various foodstuff is placed on a platter at the place of worship. A decorated ‘chowk’ or square is also kept over there and an idol or picture of Goddess Parvati is installed. Different cultural performances are kept exclusively for the evening.

Guggapir - The festival of guggapir is celebrated by both the Hindu and the Islam community and reflects the true secular spirit in the state of Haryana. A dance procession is also taken out in which the Panch Pirs are the main dancers. They sing songs in the honor and praise of Gugga.

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Nirjala Akadshi - The festival of Nirjala Akadshi forms a very important part in the lives of the women in the state of Haryana. It is celebrated in the month of Jaisth or the months of May/June according tpo the English calendar. The women folks perform some religious rites and rituals for the welfare of their family. They keep fast for the whole and also remain abstained from water.

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Festivals of Jharkhand | Jharkhand culture

India is land of unity in diversity and Jharkhand is also important part of free india earlier it was part of state of Bihar bu now seprated from bihar and the capital of jharkhand is ranchi, Jharkhand (28th state of india) has lots of regional festivals and unique culture known as jharkhand culture so here is list of festivals of jharkhand which truly represents the culture of jharkhand in every aspect.

Following are Festivals of Jharkhand which show culture of Jharkhand

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Basant Panchami - This festival is celebrated in Jharkhand with as much pomp and fervor as that of the whole country. In this state Basant Panchami is celebrated to welcome the season of spring.

Chhath Puja - During this festival the setting Sun is worshipped with utmost sincerity and devotion. The inhabitants of the state have immense faith on this auspicious festival, which is celebrated two times a year once in the month of Chaitra or March, and the other time in which it is celebrated is the month of Kartik, which falls in the month of November. The harmonious melody of the lyrics chanted during this festival lets one immerse in the sanctity and the purity of this auspicious occasion. Besides the Hindus, some of the Muslims also actively participate in the holy ceremony. If we opt for redefining this festival then we can say that it is an expression of seeking blessings from the forces of the nature, thus representing the amalgamation of the Vedic and non-Aryan religion.

Bhaiya Dooj - Jitya Bhaiya Dooj one of the prominent festivals of Jharkhand is celebrated in the state of Jharkhand with as much exuberance as in the other states. It is a festival purely dedicated to the love and affection between brothers and sisters. Brothers bless their sisters and also promises to protect them from all hardships. The celebration of Bhaiya Dooj in this state can be redefined as a bond that speaks of sensitivity and timeless relationship. so it's wholly dedicated to brothers and sisters.

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Jharkhand also celebrates various tribal festivals which are described below :

Sohrai - The Sohrai festival is a popular and much-awaited festival of the tribes of Jharkhand. It is associated with the cattle and is celebrated during the festival of Diwali, which falls in the month of November. During the festive celebrations the cattle are washed and worshipped. This is a time for great amusement and performances of cattle such as bullfights are organized to multiply the fun and excitement.

Karma - The festival of Karma, also known to be a religious festival, calls for huge celebration among the tribals of Jharkhand. On the day of this festival devotees keep fast of complete 24 hours. The cultural performances are observed keeping a branch of a Sal tree in the middle of an open ground.

Sarhul - Sarhul is main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. The verbal meaning of Sarhul is worship of the Sal tree. Sarhul can also be redefined as worship of nature in which local people worship Sita, the wife of Lord Rama as `Dhartimata`. They also worship the Sal tree, which is believed as the abode of Goddess Sarna who protects the village from all kinds of natural calamities and disasters.

Festivals of Himachal Pradesh | Culture of Himachal Pradesh HP

The state of Himachal Pradesh has a long procession of festivals. This state astonishingly combines both antiquity and plenitude. The people in this state participate in all the festivals with equal amount of enthusiasm and traditional fervor. Most of the festivals in this state are in close connection with the various seasonal changes. Each district in this state indulges themselves in their distinct plethora of festivals, which are in turn associated with the historical and sociological background of that area. The festivals of Himachal Pradesh would not only enliven your spirits but also would be a warm welcome from the monotonous schedule of your regular life. The festivals of the state of Himachal Pradesh are in fact characterized by joyous ceremonies, enthusiasm paralleled with ample fun and celebration. Not only that during the festive celebrations the rich and the poor alike assemble together to enhance the spirit of their festive moods. There are some festivals, which are even linked with the lifestyle of the people, change of seasons and harvesting. And during this festivals the farmers do not work in the fields. But whatever the festival is, the people in Himachal Pradesh make for unrestrained merrymaking during the festivities.

Following are festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh :

Pori : This festival of the Lahaul valley is truly remarkable in all its aspects. Pori is celebrated at the temple of Trilokinath in a much traditional manner. The religious rituals and traditions are followed with much veneration. The statues of the Lord is bathed with milk and yogurt on this special day at about ten in the morning and then a congregation of both male and female goes around the synagogue beating drums and blowing conch shells. According to the local myths and beliefs a horse is taken round the temple because it is believed that the God sits on its back. This also sums up as the reason as to why the horse is drenched in sweet after the ritual. The people then visit the palace of the local ruler who then rides the horse and visits the fair ground. Throughout the day of this festival a butter lamp burns within the temple.

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Lossar : This festival is celebrated in the Lahaul district in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is also known as the Tibetan New Year. It is celebrated to welcome the season of winter. The blessing of the local deity is desired by the people of this region to make the season happy and prosperous for the people. The traditional dances and an unbelievable rich imagery form a special feature of the Lossar festival. The most spectacular cultural performances takes place in the Buddhist monasteries of Lahaul.

Phulaich : The festival of Phulaich is celebrated throughout the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh in the month of September according to the English Calendar. This festival is locally known as `Ookayand` of `Ukyam`, a combination of two words `Oo` and `Kaayang`. This is also known as the `Festival of Flowers`. This is an eight-day festival during which the local God is embellished with colorful cloths and jewels and on the last day of this festival the local deity is brought back to the temple and a goat and lamb is sacrificed.

Diwali :

International Himalayan Festival : This much-awaited festival is celebrated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in the month of December. This festival can be redefined as a winter extravaganza. It is also a celebration of the ancient cultural diversity, which the Himalayas have nurtured and sustained over the centuries. It is also a global attempt to bring the rich and gentle cultures of the Himalayan Mountains.

Halda : It is observed in the month of January according to the English calendar as the New Year festival of the district of Lahaul. The Lamas always decide the exact date of this festival. This festival is observed in the honor of `Shiskar Apa` the Goddess of Wealth in the Lamaisthic pantheon. The localites of Lahauli indulge themselves in a private celebration during this festival.

Lohri :

Festivals of Bihar | Bihar cultural Events

Festivals and fairs have always been an integral part of the Indian civilization. Festivals of Bihar serve as a good break from the monotony of regular life and inspire us to promote love and brotherhood. Not only that the festivals are also meant to work for the social cause for the upliftment of the society. The state of Bihar also has a long list of celebrations. The festivals of Bihar can be broadly categorized into two kinds, religious festivals and tribal festivals. Both the kinds of festivals have connection with some or the other legend. The festivals of Bihar are in fact characterized by joyous ceremonies, enthusiasm paralleled with ample fun and celebration. The religious festivals of Bihar draw pilgrims from the remotest parts of the country. The tribal festivals showcase the cultural wealth of the state, which can be observed vibrantly in myriad colors and forms. There are some festivals, which are even linked with the lifestyle of the people, change of seasons and harvesting.

Following are festivals celebrated in Bihar which represent culture of Bihar :

Chhath Puja : During this festival the setting Sun is worshipped with utmost sincerity and devotion. The inhabitants of Bihar have immense faith on this auspicious festival, which is celebrated two times a year once in the month of Chaitra or March, and the other time in which it is celebrated is the month of Kartik, which falls in the month of November. During this festival the locals of Bihar sing folk songs in the honor of ‘Surya Dev’ and ‘Chatti Maiyya’ and the harmonious melody of the lyrics lets one immerse in the sanctity and the purity of this auspicious occasion. Besides the Hindus, some of the Muslims also actively participate in the holy ceremony. If we opt for redefining this festival then we can say that it is an expression of seeking blessings from the forces of the nature, thus representing the amalgamation of the Vedic and non-Aryan religion.

Sama Chakeva : This festival is celebrated during the winter season in the district of Mithila of Bihar. It is during the season that the birds from the Himalayas migrate towards the plains and it is with the advent of these colorful birds that the celebration of Sama Chakeva is done. The people of the Mithila region dedicates this festival to the celebration of the brother sister relationship. Different kinds of rites and rituals are performed during this festival and the festive celebrations delightedly end with the ‘vidai’ of Sama, with a wish that these birds return to this land the next year.

Ram Navami : This religious Hindu festival is celebrated in the whole country along with the state of Bihar. This auspicious day is observed to mark the birth of Lord Rama. The people of Bihar celebrate this sacred festival by observing fasts and observing prayers in his honor. In the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh early morning rituals marks this sacred ceremony. During this festival the people of Bihar sing and chant the name of Lord Rama. The devotees indeed have a highly colorful ceremony to mark the beginning of the wedding celebrations.

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Madhushravani : This festival is celebrated in the month of Sawan or in the month of August in the Mithilanchal of Bihar with much exuberance and veneration. This festival of Bihar carries a special message with itself and teaches how to blend together both religion and tradition in regular life.

Bihula : The festival of Bihula is a very prominent one in Eastern Bihar. It is especially famous all over the Bhagalpur district. This widely popular festival has a lot of myths surrounding it. The people of this region pray to Goddess Mansa for the welfare and well being of their family, relatives and friends.