Indian Culture

In modern India there is cultural and religious diversity throughout the country. This has been influenced by the various regions of India, namely South,North, and North-East, have their own distinct identities and almost every state has carved out its own cultural niche. In spite of this unique cultural diversity, the whole country is bound as a civilization due to its common history, thereby preserving the national identity.

Festivals

Diwali (दीपावली)

Diwali, also called Deepavali is a major Hindu festival that is very significant in Hinduism,Sikhism and Jainism Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional dīpa (earthen lamp, as illustrated).Fireworks are associated with the festival.For more details about diwali,you can find more information here.

 

Holi (होली)

Holi  is an annual and popular spring festival. It takes place over two days in the later part                                    of February or early March. As per the Hindu Calendar, it falls on the Phalgun Purnima (or Pooranmashi, Full Moon). It is also called the Festival of Colours. On the first day, a bonfire is lit at night to signify burning Holika. On the second day, known as Dhulandi, people go around until afternoon throwing colored powder and water at each other. People invite each other to their houses for feasts and celebrations later in the evening. Rangapanchami occurs a few days later on a Panchami (fifth day of the full moon), marking the end of festivities involving colours.For more details about diwali,you can find more information here.