indian festivals speak of india's rich cultural and
traditional background. the colorful festivals are an
integral part of every indians. the festivals play an
important part in promoting the traditional handicrafts
and tourism of india. the rich cultural heritage of
india attracts the western world during the celebration
of important festivals like onam, holi, durga puja and
many more. every region celebrates their festival
according to their regional customs and rituals. the
commonness in all the celebration is that it celebrates
humanity. some of the common rituals, which are followed
in most of the festivals, are processions in the
streets, decoration of homes and sacred places such as
temples and traditional and folk song and dance
performances. most religious festivals have elaborate
prayers, traditions, customs and rituals attached to
them. the elaborate celebration and the multitude of
festivals in india, each with their own unique legends
and significances often awe the foreigners who come to
visit india.
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