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The national capital
city of New Delhi enjoys a large variety of festivals with
traditional music, dance, and colorful costumes. New Delhi Hub would
take you to the city of Delhi where you will experience not only the
religious festivals in Delhi, but also several other colorful
occasions, which bring people together.
Some of the major festivals in Delhi
Republic Day : The national festival in India observed
through out the
 country to make the inauguration of the Republic of
India on 26th January 1950. In Delhi, the celebrations include a
magnificent parade of the armed Forces, folk dances and floats from
all the different states of India
Maha Shivratri : Just after the monsoons the craftsmen
from all over the country gather in Suraj Kund, close to Delhi to
display their handicrafts and fabric items. This occasion attract
large number of tourists from around the world to visit the place.
Holi : This festival of roses takes place during the end of
January. Roses from all around the globe are displayed at the Safdur
Jung Tomb. It attracts a large number of tourist from distant lands.
Ram Navmi : One of the most bright festivals of the
Hindus is the festival of lights. It is celebrated all round the
city with great pomp and fanfair. The houses and streets are lit
with lights and diyas and bright fireworks and crackers light up the
night sky. Goddess Lakshmi is offered flowers, sweets and other
offerrings. People visit the temples to take part in bhajans and
prayers. People exchange sweets and greetings and it is the highest
time for merriment in the city.
Muharram : Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain , the
grandson of the prophet Muhammad. Tazias, symbolic of the marty's
tomb at Karbala, are carried in mourning procession. Muharram as
observed in Lucknow, is a famous
Baisakhi : Baisakhi is a very popular festival of Punjab .It
is celebrated to mark the harvesting season. To rejoice this
occasion ,Bhangra and Gidha dances are performed all over the
Punjab.
Rakshabandhan
: Celebrated by Hindus particularly in northern India.
 Sisters tie
holy thread/Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers take oath to
protect the honour and help them in adversities.
Janamashtmi : The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
,celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India, specially at Mathura and Vrindavan , which are closely associated with his
childhood
Independence Day :Like 26 January, 15th August is also
celebrated in the city as the Independence Day to mark the Indian
independence from the British rule in the year 1947. The Prime
minister of the nation addresses the nation from the Red Fort and
many people gather around the Red Fort to hear the Prime Minister's
address.
Dussehera : Based on the epic story Ramayana the ten days
Dussehra festival signifying the triumph over good over evil is
celebrated all over the country. In North India ,the Ramalila is
staged to commemmmorate the heroism of Lord Rama. In Bengal, it is
observed as
 Durga puja and images of the warrior goodness Durga are
immersed in lakes and rivers four days of worship.
Diwali : The
brightest Indian festival when every city, town and village is
turned into a fairyland with millions of electric light, candles and
oil lamps illuminating homes and public buildings, a special feature
of the festival is the worship of Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth and
prosperity.
Guru Nanak Jayanti : The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the
founder of Sikhism, is celebrated with great devotion.
Christmas Day : The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated in
India, with the traditional exchange of greetings and gifts. |
