Speech On Divali Celebration

Speech On Divali Celebration
According to the National Council of Indian Culture of Trinidad and Tobago which stated that Divali arrived in Trinidad and Tobago over 100
years ago when they immigrated from Indian for the indentured labourers. Divali has evolved and now is now consider a national holiday but also
one of the biggest religious/cultural celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago. In 1966 Divali was officially declared a public holiday for Trinidad and
Tobago which was announced by Bhadase Sagan Maharaj and other prominent Hindus who led a persistent campaign. Once Divali became a public
holiday, Hindus started organizing larger celebrations that were opened to the public and this has set the scene for the way in which Divali is
celebrated today. The National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) plays a tremendous role in the promotion of Divali as a national celebration through
its annual celebrations at Divali Nagar in Chaguanas. Trinidad and Tobago has define Divali as an event that represents Trinibagians as a
multi–religious, multi–ethnic society. While Divali is essentially a Hindu festival, people of all faiths actively join in celebrating the triumph of light
over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year for Hindus and
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They believed that Indra sent the rains, which made their crops, grow. But Krishna came along and persuaded the people to worship the mountain
Govardhan, because the mountain and the land around it were fertile. This did not please Indra. He sent thunder and torrential rain down on the
village. The people cried to Krishna to help. Krishna saved the villagers by lifting the top of the mountain with his finger. The offering of food to
God on this day of Divali is a reminder to Hindus of the importance of food and it is a time for being thankful to God for the bounty of
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Informative Speech: Masskara Festivals
мћҐмњ¤мћ¬/ 1–10 Title: Festivals of Philippines Purpose: Informing the audience about the features of major festivals in the Philippines so that the
audience can better understand Philippine culture. Audience: Class students Organization: Topical I. Introduction A. Attention Getter Did you know
that festivals never stop in the Philippines? In fact, regardless of when you visit the Philippines, there will always be a festival somewhere in the
nation! (Badaoui 1) B. Significance of topic: As reported by the Philippine Department of Tourism, Every year 4 million tourists visit the Philippines to
enjoy the various festivals ("Department of Tourism Main Portal" 1). C. Credibility National Geographic quotes that Festivals are a fundamental part
of Filipino culture (Badaoui 1). D....show more content...
(Santos 7–8). Transition: In a nutshell, The Sinulog Festival is a blend of Spanish religion and Filipino Culture (Santos 8).Finally I will introduce
the Masskara Festival, or the Festival of smiles. C. Main Point 3 Topic Sentence: The Masskara festival, as you can guess from its name, is a joyful
carnival that was created to boost the spirits of the Filipinos (Bianc 1). Sub point 1 Philippine News reports that the word Masskara means 'mask' in
Spanish and just as its name implies, people wear colorful masks that have huge smiles on them. The masks are hand painted and adorned with
beautiful feathers. One interesting fact is that the design was influenced by the Carnival of Venice and the Rio Carnival (Bianc 2). Sub point 2 Along
with the mask parade, street dance competitions, beauty pageants and mask–making contests are held. All the events of the Masskara festival last a full
month (Bianc 2). Transition In conclusion, The Masskara Festival is a good example of the Filipinos' high moral and optimism (Bianc 5). III.
Conclusion A. Memorable closing: As you can see, Philippines' festivals are not simply

A Speech On Indian Festivals
Name: Anusha Bontha
Topic: Indian Festivals
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, my audience will have a better understanding of the scientific and practical explanations behind certain
rituals and customs of Indian festivals.
I.Introduction
A.Many of us identify Indian festivals to be of colorful dresses and rituals, rainbow of food choices and lots of music and dancing.
B.Have any of you ever wondered the reasons behind all this pomp and show?
C.According to Kunzig from National Geographic, India has a population of over 7 billion."
1.Dallas area is a cultural "hot–spot" for Indians, especially for festivals.
a.According to Boardman, "Census numbers show that from 2000 to 2010, the population more than doubled, going from 49,181 to 106,964 for Collin,
Dallas, Denton, Rockwall and Tarrant counties."
D.Today, I am going to be telling you about the scientific reasoning behind certain Indian customs and rituals for festivals.
E.We will be looking into two main festivals – Deepavali, the festival of lights, and Holi, the festival of colors.
F.First, I will give an introduction of the festivals and then talk into more details about the time of the year these two festivals come in and the
environmental conditions during these times. Finally, I will discuss more about the scientific significance behind the festivals' rituals and customs.
Let us start with a brief introduction about these two festivals: Diwali and Holi
II.Body
A.

A festival is an occasion for rejoicing and celebration. It conjures up scenes of gaiety and merrymaking.
It is an occasion for family rejoicing and community celebrations. Festivals break the monotony of life, bring peace and joy to the masses and above
all promote social interaction and harmony. All nations have their religious and colorful festivals. Being a multi–religious, multilingual and multi–racial
country, Indians celebrate a number of festivals all through the year. However, Indianfestival are known to attract the world due to their harmony
variety, color and excitement.
But now we see their significance has been eroded by their commercialization. Now these have become just important occasions, to promote personal
and...show more content...
The capital, New Delhi is the seat of national celebration on all occasions. It witnesses one of the most majestic parades on the Republic Day. Apart
from the Armed Forces, school children from across the country also participate in the parade. The normal practice is that the states exhibit their talents
depicting the states resources or recent achievement and the best one achieve rewards. But now, it is an open fact that achievement has nothing to do
with the reward. One, who has great source of authority, places can get the place in the line. Moreover, the glory of those reward doesn't last long.
The winners steal the media's show for the time being. After a time, they are lost in commercial gloom as the commercializing agents make hay while
the sun shines.
The same is the case in religious festivals. Diwali is celebrated all over India. On this day, the people worship Lakshmi, the goodess of wealth. On this
day, everybody illuminates his house with rows of lights. Every town or village appears gorgeous on this night of mirth and festivity. Lights of all
descriptions from the ordinary clay lamp to the costliest chandelier are artistically displayed with splendid effect but the ordinary clay lamp to the
costliest chandelier are artistically displayed with splendid effect but to show personal supremacy. In the larger cities, gas and electric lights of various
colours and degrees of luminosity make the night as bright as

Celebrations a Waste of Money?
CELEBRATIONS
Festivals are an occasion for us to spend quality time with our family. Most of us hardly know our first and second cousins, aunts and uncles. Our
festivals are designed in such a way that we get to meet everybody and perform rituals together, which in turn promotes social unity and brotherhood. At
times, certain expenditures are needed to make a festival lively; this helps us spend quality time with the family. To get the feel of the day and make
it different from the normal days, you do need a little bit of colour, pomp and grandness that gives a break from monotony. If the festivals were not
grand, then nobody would look forward to them. Extravagance, is a "Mark of one's individuality." Celebration does not mean wastage;...show more
content...
Hence be logical.
People have lost themselves in extravagance that they forget the essence of Diwali, which is charity, new clothes for all, happiness, sharing and
welcoming.
Workers in cracker factories needed?? Children/people– forced to work there – no one cares to see & improve matters for them. They earn a living
from working there – if we do not want them to work there... What is the substitute???
Don't need to burst so many crackers – why not deal with 1 box or 2 boxes. They should be enough!
Superstitions– it is passed down through generations and we are forced to carry it on. It is our duty to find the logic behind it and make a decision.
Find meanings behind these superstitions and choose for yourself!
CONCLUSION
Beliefs are something our hearts should follow, if we wish to. Towards the end only if our heart is happy we can be happy. If expenditure still matters
–
it's personal choice. But the other fact is that in order to be happy and spend more quality time with loved ones–money need not be spent. Like the coin
has two sides, expenditure does not keep one relaxed & happy, therefore take time and spend wisely. Keep in mind those who are less fortunate– why
not be extravagant in helping them.
Understand your festivals well, know the reason behind every ritual, be wise and watch your actions. Keep festivities alive in your own unique way
and be sure to pass it down to further

Speech On Value Of Diversity
Diversity is defined as "a state of being different" however, the meaning extends further than just culture and race. It is a concept which revolves around
acceptance and respect. Understanding each individual, their tradition, their belief, their uniqueness, and their importance in the community builds up
the true meaning of diversity.
The concept "Value of Diversity" refers to, understanding each other and moving beyond religion andculture to appreciate the person's principles and
their presence in the society. Valuing diversity teaches respecting individuality while maintaining respect for others. It helps us to highlight the
contributions of various groups in making up a community. As evident from the speech by Kofi Annan at Global Centre...show more content...
When the importance is known, no group would dominate the other to overpower it with their morals. The most rival groups, Hindu and Muslim will
also observe that 'Diwali' has the name 'Ali' and 'Ramadan' has the name 'Ram'. The two groups will come to realize that apart there minor differences,
there are similar ideas and concepts that can bring them together, a wall of hatred and dominance is futile. Hence, the wall must be demolished keeping
all the differences apart, and shaking their hands in the name of unity and

Speech Reflection Essay
During speech class this semester, I gave several different types of speeches on several different topics. During this semester, my ability to give
speeches in front of an audience has improved quite a bit, I hope. Going into the semester, I had a really hard time giving speeches to people, but now
that speech is almost over I feel like I am more capable of doing so. I think the thing I did best during the semester was getting good information for
each of my speeches. My favorite assignment was most likely the impromptu speech. I really liked that one because we did not have to prepare an
outline or anything like that, we just got to go up there and speak. During this semester, I learned a lot about how to give speeches such as the proper
way to stand so I do not rock, or how to use my hands to emphasize my points. In the future, I think that I will be able to control my speed better
during my speeches which will help the people I am presenting to understand my message. I think the skills I have acquired during speech will
help me for the rest of my life. No matter what career I choose, I am sure that at some point I will have to present to someone about something. The
skills I learned in speech will also help me just communicate with people in a one on one situation easier than I do now. I can use these skills
throughout the rest of high school and through my six years of college still to come because whenever I have to present a project I will know how to
effectively communicate my message to my audience.
Based off of all of my reflection sheets, video evaluations, and peer critiques I have improved over the course of the semester. At the beginning of
the semester I had a problem with speed and using to many "filler" words. As the year progressed, my speed became more and more controllable
and I used less and less filler words. After my most recent speech, I'm still not quite at the level I want to be at, but I am far better than I was at the
very beginning. I think just speaking in front of people more than I am used to doing has helped me develop better speaking skills and grow in my
ability to effectively communicate with others. Throughout the semester I learned a lot about speaking, performing, and

Descriptive Essay About A Festival
My excitement was almost palpable as I drove past Lake Okeechobee, watching sunlight bounce reflectively off the massive body of water. My 6
best friends and I were moments away from entering into the majestic festival land. Entering the festival grounds, we where bursting with
excitement and energy, partly because we were sitting still in a cramped car for 2 hours. The car was moving only several inches per minute, but as
the car took covered more territory, so did my eagerness. There were only a couple of feet distancing our car from the next; everyone else was as
enthusiastic as I. I saw smiles and excitement and heard electronic music in the background, all while sitting and waiting in a vehicle. It can to my
realization that this was the first time I was surrounded by a whole spectrum of unique people. Some attendees looked like they had just stepped out of
a Madonna music video, with neon colored clothes and asymmetrical patters; others wore shorts and a tank top. However, there were two similarities
among us: we came to dance to each beat of the music and we all suffered from the humid, swampy, hot weather.
Although my friends and I wanted to park the car and head straight to the festival, we had some housekeeping to do. Three tents and a camp area later,
we were ready to start dancing to the electronic music and enjoying our three day festival weekend. The summer heat was unbearable, as the humidity
engulfed the air and the sunrays kept reluctantly burning our

DIWALI -THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Essay
Diwali rituals
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the important and widely spread holidays celebrated in India. It is a celebration of lights, and for many, it is
truly a sensory experience; some families decorate their houses with all sorts of lights and open up to the neighbors, sharing their love and their food.
Those celebrating Diwali spend time with family and friends. They perform religious ceremonies to bring in wealth and prosperity for a new year,
cook and eat delicious food, design rangolis, light up their lives by lighting diyas (small earthen lamps), candles and sometimes, by lighting fireworks.
Diwali is celebrated in honor of the lord Rama, who on this day returned from a forest exile. Diwali is actually the...show more content...
All homes are decorated and lit up by Diyas.
The fourth day is called New Year of Bestavarsh. The fifth day is called Bhai Dhooj. It is about brothers and sisters. Diwali is a time for fun and joy.
On Diwali kids light firecrackers and everyone enjoys.
Diwali in the Modern World
A growing number of scholars and people debate the need and justification of using fire crackers to celebrate Diwali for a number of reasons. One
is the amount of money that goes into flames every year in the name of celebrations towards the purchase of firecrackers . Secondly, many
companies that are engaged in the manufacturing of these fire crackers said to employ child labor and hardly follow the safety rules or welfare
measures. Thirdly, there is hardly any control on the quality of the fire crackers manufactured by these companies, which often results in injuries
and deaths due to accidents or poor performance. Fourthly, it is not uncommon to see irresponsible youth in various parts of India using
firecrackers to tease women and trouble helpless people in streets and public places. Fifthly, excessive use of fire crackers often lead to communal
clashes and social tensions. It also exposes the children of poor families to a lot of despair and loss of self esteem when they see other children
playing with them. Lastly the firecrackers are a source of pollution, although on the positive side people claim that the smoke and smell drive away the
insects and clear the air.

Festivals Essay
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Jacqueline Calvo, BBus, CQU.
ABSTRACT:
Cultural industries implies a 'massification' of culture and entertainment, as such, festivals are found to be a cultural industry, involving large numbers
of people working in organisation, administration, promotion, marketing, and the creative and performing arts. Festivals come in different forms
including agricultural, cultural, historical, horticultural, and arts festivals to specific audiences and sub–cultures (fringe festivals). Culture is about,
and has been used to shape and to govern, identity; therefore as Australia is a multicultural country rich with a complex migrant history. Australia's
identity, as such, is demonstrated as festivals are perceived to be a vehicle for...show more content...
This is demonstrated as festivals and the arts activities are perceived to be a vehicle for 're–imaging' cities, playing a major role in the contemporary
marketing of Australian cities as national and global destination, for example, Sydney's annual Mardi Gras festival is considered to have an
international following as people come from all different parts of the world to participate (Cryle n.d.). As Bennet and Carter (2001, p. 5) point out,
Australian culture is itself an international culture, just as Australia is, in many fields, a culture exporting nation. Gibson (2001); and Trotter (in eds.
Bennet and Carter 2001 p. 4) states that above all, culture is about, and has been used to shape and to govern, identity; also Community–based arts,
festivals and cultural programs could be seen as a valuable way of exploring our Australian identity and developing a way to bring about diversity and
harmony within and between cultures.
Across the nation, festivals thrive, from national events (i.e. Australia Day and Anzac Day), major capital city events (i.e. The Sydney Royal Easter
Show, The AdelaideArts Festival) to street fairs in the smallest rural towns (i.e. Morpeth Jazz Festival, The Woodford Folk Festival). From festivals
celebrating 'gay' and 'lesbian' lifestyles to those that praise multiculturalism or rural life, barely a weekend passes in this drought–stricken land and
island

Speech On Indian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Typical Ingredients
The way Indian cuisine distinguishes itself from all the cuisines of the world is with its use of spices. Spices used in Indian cuisine are of the
utmost importance in markets all over the world and are even traded in international markets. Indian chefs usually use twenty five different spices in
order to create their dishes. Chefs use combinations of different spices to create different tastes of curry, one example of this is the combination of
cloves, cinnamon and peppercorns to produce garam masala. Popular spices include saffron and turmeric which are used as a food colouring in
dishes which are desired to have a yellow colour. Chillies are also very often used in Indian cooking, these can include green...show more content...
The biggest festival in India is the Diwali. The Diwali occurs in October or November. Like Easter for Christians the Duwali differs from years to
year, it is decided when the Diwali is held by the lunar calendar. The Diwali traditions differ from region to region and are also determined by your
religious beliefs however a few traditions are shared between all the different groups residing in India, these include: Debts being paid off, homes
being cleaned, new clothes being made or bought and an elaborate meal being consumed. During festive meals the Indian Mughal heritage takes
over as they saw eating as an art form and a source of pleasure. the chefs of India therefore prepare food that delighted the people with its
appearance, taste and smell. Because there are many vegetarians in India and a lot of the traditional Mughal dishes used meat, the vegetarians
would incorporate the spices and nuts that the Mughals popularised in India. Cakes and other Sweet dishes are also consumed during festive
periods. These cakes and sweets use ingredients such as chickpea flour, white cheese, rose water, sugar and almonds. During the start of spring the
people would splash each other with coloured water and smear one another with coloured powders, they would also consume Bhang, a yoghurt based
drink. After the end of festivals, the old clothes would be burned and people would prepare Halwa, a sweet meals made of rice flour, sugar and

Speech On Diwali
India festival Diwali
Diwali is the time for everyone to come together, and celebrate the wonderful festival with all their loved ones. And, a party on this occasion is a
perfect way to spread the aura of happiness that this auspicious festival brings with itself. However, the process of planning for a Diwali party might be
a little tiring, especially for the ladies out there. It is very easy to get carried away while hosting a Diwali party. You may spot something beautiful,
and just buy it using your Diwali party as an excuse. That is why, you need to fix a budget beforehand. Allocate a certain amount of money for drinks,
food, and other essentials, and stick to it no matter what. Diwali parties need not...show more content...
Shades of orange, purple, green, deep red, magenta and dark blue make beautiful festive colors. If you are going for a monochromatic theme, go
for colors like champagne, iris, sapphire, tango pink and laurel green. Diwali festivities are spread over multiple days in some regions, during which
celebrants explode fireworks, share sweets, and send greetings to friends and family. Women may have their hands decorated with henna designs.
Homes are decorated with small lamps and colorful paper lanterns called diyas and kandils, important parts of Diwali decorations. In some parts of
India, Hindus also create rangoli, intricate floor paintings made of colored tikka powder or sand. Rangoli designs are made up of an unbroken line, the
idea being that there should be no gaps through which evil spirits can enter. Motifs are usually natural – animals, flowers, etc.– though they can also
include geometric patterns.
People celebrate it by getting together with their relatives as well as nearest and dearest ones. They celebrate it by sharing gifts, sweets, greetings
and best wishes for Diwali. They enjoy a lot of activities, playing games, firing crackers, puja and many more. People purchase new clothes for all the
family members according to their own capability. Kids enjoy this festival by wearing glittering and blazing clothes.
People enlighten their home and pathways with the clay diyas to remove the single bit of the darkness and to

Essay On Diwali
Diwali or deepavali is a five day that festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. All the fireworks, the small clay lamps and candles
that are lit during the celebration is one of the main reasons why it is called the "Festival of Lights". This festival usually falls on the month of
October or November . The lights are said to symbolize the victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness. The Festival of Lights creates a
warm atmosphere and it is celebrated with much joy and happiness.
The first excitement would be the new clothing that we usually run around for days buying to be worn for deepavali. Apart from this , the elders
which usually visits us would buy us sweets, gifts and not forgetting the packet of money. Another aspect of deepavali is the many different sweet
made for the celebration . we usually visit relatives and friends with snacks and sweets and seek their blessings. Gulab jamun, Laddoos, Halwas and
Kaju cakes were my favorites. My mom says that the festival is to mark the return of Rama to Ayodha after his defeat to ravana. She starts the day by
offering Puja to the goddess Lakshmi. The delicious food that comes along with this festival is another reason why it should come more often in a year.
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Deepavali is celebrated on the fist day as the day that Lord Rama returned to Ayoda after defeating Ravana. It also signifies the Harvesting Festival.
Another legend is Naraksura, a monster who was a troublemaker to the gods. The second day is called Narak Chatardasi. On this day Lord Krishna
destroyed the demon and made the world free from fear. The third day is calledDiwali. Lakshmi puja is performed on this day. All homes are decorated
and lit up by Diyas. The fourth day is called New Year of Bestavarsh. The fifth day is called Bhai Dhooj. It is about brothers and

Importance Of Spring Festival Essay
Spring Festival Festivals and traditions are important part of human cultural. Many countries has their special festivals and traditions: People in
Thailand celebrate Water–Sprinkling Festival at April every year. They splash water to each other and believe they can start a new year with beauty
and purity; Indian splash colorful powder to each other at March to express their best wishes; Spanish celebrate Carnival to show their love for
freedom and peace. China, which is a strong country with five–thousand–year history, has their own festivals as well and Spring Festival is them. There
are many unique traditions in this festival like lucky money and couplets. I believe these traditions should be maintained because it is cultural and
...show more content...
This festival includes knowledge and belief of Chinese for the last four thousand years. Through celebrating this festival, people can more
comprehensively understand Chinese culture, especially for children. They can learn some knowledge about history and culture and be proud of
their country. As the same time, it offers people a chance to reunite with their family. Many parents have to leave their children because they have
to work in other places. Spring Festival is almost the only chance that they can get along with their children face by face and enjoy the company
with their families. They can create many happy memories with their children by playing firecrackers and telling the story behind this festival to
them. Children will understand the love and hard working from parents. It is also an important period for people to refresh their mind and release
their soul so that they have energy and passion to face new challenges next year. Moreover, it creates a big market and promotes consumption. Before
the festival, people purchase food for reunion dinner and new clothes for their family. Firecrackers, couplets and other festival mementos are not only
essential for people to express good wishes to the new year, but also a big market to sell

Advantage Of Art Festivals
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." By Pablo Picasso. Over the years, some have had the privilege of appreciating art
by visiting different art galleries and institutions. In recent times, however, art festivals have become a popular event where everyone can participate,
explore and enjoy different art works. Art festivals are events that feature different combinations of artworks using various mediums by several artists.
These festivals are usually held at a public setting and they celebrate both the art and the artists. It is important to have such festivals since they benefit
the artists, the public and the general audience of art. Art festivals can be an excellent advantage for indigenous artists who are trying to gain
recognition and enumerating the art pieces they produce. Throughout the years, upcoming artists have found a great deal of difficulties trying to find
different occasions to showcase their work, since most of the opportunities they have had was trying to exhibit their art at different art institution.
Artists face a lot of competition and challenges in terms of getting galleries to represent, show or sell their art. Only an insignificant percentage of
artists will be successful in achieving recognition for their work. "imaginative was originally founded in part as a response to issues as self
representation, back in 1999 there wasn't an annual place or meeting where indigenous artists had an exclusive opportunity to

What Is The Spring Festival Essay
Title: Spring Festival. Names: Sherry, Leila, Angel, Delia, Raymond, Simon, Cristiano. Date: on May twenty–third 2017. Spring Festival is Chinese
traditional festival, and it is also a national festival. It started in the Shang Dynasty. Spring Festival has a history of more than 4000 years. There are
some stories about the origin of Spring Festival, the most famous legend is the Nian beast. We have lots of customs about Spring Festival, such as
eating dumplings, handing out red envelopes, wearing new clothes, and so on. Spring Festival is different from the past and present, but it is also one
of the most important festival in China, and there are many ways to celebrate it. Nowadays, some people don't think highly of Spring Festival, so we
should protect this festival....show more content...
It also is a festival which in China is particular, the source of Spring Festival has a legend, there was a griffin named "Nian" in archaic China. Its
head with tentacles, it looked very ferocious. "Nian" was always living in the sea, when it's time to New Year's Eve. It climed to the shoreside. It
ate domestic animals and hurt people, so people ran away at Spring Festival to avoid it. One year, the village came an old pauper. During this time,
villagers were ready to run away, only an old woman gave him some food. The pauper said if she could leave him one night, he would expel the
griffin. At midnight, the griffin found it looked different this year. Every family put red pasters, the houses looked candlelight. It felt scared, then it
ran away and shouted loudly, so there was a saying "celebrating the New Year" that is Spring Festival. Spring festival is the most important of the
traditional Chinese festival. It is often called the Lunar New Year, especially by people in mainland China and Taiwan.

Festival and Its Environment Impact
Festivals of India
Indian festivals are both colourful and extremely joyous. People enjoy the festivals with family and friends. The religious significance of the festivals
too can hardly be denied. Here are some of the very popular festivals that take place throughout India. There are many festivals in India like Durga
Puja,Navratri,Dussehra,Ganesh Chaturthi,Holi,Diwali,etc.
In India, festivals do not just offer people a temporary reprieve from their daily grind. Imbued with deep inner significance, each festival is a
multifaceted celebration. The day on which a particular festival is celebrated has a special astrological significance, and certain observances on these
days yield manifold benefits. That is why Indian festivals are marked...show more content...
Plaster is a man–made material, easier to mould, lighter and less expensive than clay. However, plaster is non–biodegradable, and insoluble in water.
Moreover, the chemical paints used to adorn these plaster idols themselves contain heavy metals like mercury and cadmium, causing water pollution.
Also, on immersion, non–biodegradable accessories that originally adorned the idol accumulate in the layers of sand on the beach.
Recently there have been new initiatives sponsored by some state governments to produce clay Ganesha idols.[15]
On the final day of the Ganesh festival thousands of plaster idols are immersed into water bodies by devotees. These increase the level of acidity in the
water and the content of heavy metals.[16]
Holi
Holi is a spring festival celebrated as a festival of colours. It is a Hindu religious festival which has also become popular with people of other
communities. Holi is of particular significance in the Braj region, which includes locations traditionally connected to the Lord Krishna: Mathura,
Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, and Barsana, which become tourist destinations during the season of Holi.[1] As per the Hindu calendar, Holi is
celebrated on the Phalguna Purnima (Full Moon), which comes in February or March in the Gregorian Calendar.
Environmental Impact of Holi
An alleged environmental issue related

Advantages of Festivals
Advantages of Festivals – 1
Festivals celebration is the the culture we got from our past generations.According to the history these festivals are celebrated when they achieve
something (symbol of victory),or on the occasions where they are benefited (crop gain,happy with some gatherings etc).
These festival celebrattions have got following advantages:
1. Increase the relations among the people
2. Create an opportunity to the people of community to share their feeling and exchange their ideas and thoughts.Additional help to discuss their
problems also.
3.If we consider the families , they gather together and have some fun with all the relatives which is a great mental relaxation and enrich family
relations.
4.Will help to be...show more content...
These rituals for Indina festivals have been followed for past several centuries with the same respect that was used several hundred years ago.
Every Indian festival have different rituals and prayers that are followed. Every day of weekday have a differnt stories (see hindu fasts) and different
reason behind having these seven days.
Apart from just Hindu festivals there are also several muslim festivals that follow rituals of their own and is known as Azzan and is performed
when a child is born or after the new born baby is given its first bath. This ritual is followed and prayers are offered to god. This process is followed
so that the first name that the child hears is that of the god.
Hence festivals are more important for countries like india.
Advantages of Festivals – 3
Indian Festivals celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colours of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the
seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints, and gurus

(revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India. However, they may be called by
different names in various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion.
Many festivals celebrate the various harvests; commemorate great historical figures and events, while many express devotion to the deities of different

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