Known all over the world for its cultural diversity, India is a host to innumerable fairs & stivals. There are so many festivals observed in India that the number exceeds even the total number of days of the year. These festivals represent the customs and traditions prevalent in different parts of the country. People engage in these fairs and festivals with considerable zest and excitement. India observes several types of festivals, ranging from religious to national and from seasonal to regional. People in India also observe birth anniversaries of the deities, which are included within the list of religious festivals such as Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Maha Shivratri, Gurpurab, etc. Festivals celebrated in India like Eid-ul-Fitr are linked to the lunar calendar. Besides these, other seasonal festivals are revered throughout India. Teej celebrates the commencement of the monsoon season, while the harvest season is commemorated by Gangaur and Baisakhi. The celebrations of these festivals involve a considerable deal of music and dance. Depicting the bright clothes and vivid culture of India, several fairs are also hosted in different parts of the country. The most notable ones of these include Pushkar Fair, Nagaland Hornbill, Khajuraho dance festival, Bikaner Camel Festival, Goa Carnival, Mysuru Dasara, Hemis Gompa Fair Leh, etc. In addition to providing the environment of merrymaking, these fairs also give a boost to the tourism economy of the country due to being flocked by people from all over the world. A tour to India cannot be called a complete one without attending the fairs and festivals. Therefore, make the most of your stay in India by joining in the brilliant fairs and festivals while connecting with the friendly natives and participating in fascinating activities.
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