1. The document provides information about various Hindu, Muslim, and national festivals celebrated in India such as Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, Independence Day, Republic Day, Children's Day, Christmas, Id-Ul-Fitr, Baisakhi Fair, Onam, Pongal, Ganesh Chaturti, Rakshabandhan, and Teacher's Day. 2. It describes the origins and traditions associated with each festival, such as people lighting lamps on Diwali, applying colored powders on Holi, and enacting scenes from Ramayana on Dussehra. 3. The document was made by students named Shrey and Tanmay studying in

1. Name-Shrey & Tanmay
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2. Diwali
The Diwali is an important Hindu festival. It falls
in November,twenty day days after the
Dussehra. On this day Rama returned to Ayodhya
with Lakshmana and Sita after an exile of
fourteen years. People showed their joy by
lighting earthen lamps on roofs of their houses
at night. Diwali means deepawali or a row of
lights. Two or Three days before the festival,
people get their houses white-washed and
cleaned.

4. Holi
The Holi is a festival of colours. It is an important
festival of the Hindus. It is held in the beginning of
spring. Nature seems to awake from her deep sleep.
Trees bring forth new leaves. Flowers begin to
bloom. On this day, people begin moving about in
streets, wearing coloured clothes and having dry
powered colours in hands. They rub ‘gulal’ and
colours on the faces of their friends and relatives
and wish them a happy and prousperous life.

6. Dussehra
The Dussehra is a famous festival of the
Hindus. It is celebrated in the memory of
Rama's victory over Ravana, the demon King of
Lanka. The festival lasts for ten days. ‘Rama
Lila’ showing the different scenes from the
life of Rama is staged at night. People go to
see it and learn many important lessons. They
come to know how good triumphs over evil in
the long run. During the festival days there is
a great hustle and bustle in the bazaars.

8. The Independence day
The 15th of august 1947, is a very
important day in the history of our
country. It was on this day that India
become Independent. On this day our
first prime Minister, Pandit Jawahar
Lal Nehru, unfurled the National Flag
at the red fort for the first time. All
the people, irrespective of their cast,
colour and creed, celebrate this day
every year amidst great rejoicings.

10. The Republic Day
January 26 is or Republic Day. We celebrate
it every year. It was on this day in 1950 that
India became a Sovereign Democratic
Republic and had a constitution of her own.
The Republic Day is celebrated all over the
country with great pomp and show. In Delhi
it is celebrated amidst great enthusiasm and
joy. A special parade is held on this day.

12. Children’s Day
The 14th of November is celebrated as
children’s Day. It is the birthday of
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first
Prime Minister of free India. Has an
importance of its own. Pandit Nehru
had a great love for children. He
wanted to be among them, talk to them
and play with them. The children also
loved and respected him and called him
‘chacha Nehru’’.

14. Christmas
All the countries and nations of the world
have their own festival. They give a change
and relief to tried and troubled minds of the
people. Christmas is the greatest festival of
the Christians. It is celebrated with great
enthusiasm. It falls on 25th
December every
year. It is the date when Jesus Christ was
born. It is like Krishna janmasthami of the
Hindus. Christians believe that god has sent
Christ, his son to save humanity from the sins.

16. Id-Ul-Fitr
Id is an important Muslim festival. It is
performed with great enthusiasm by the
Muslim in India. This festival is celebrated
after fasting for 30 long days. The festival
comes at the end of Ramzan month
according to Muslim calendar. The month of
Ramzan has a great importance for Muslims.
They take it as a period to purify their
souls. They prepare themselves to live a holy
life.

18. The Baisakhi Fair
The baisakhi is the first day of the new year
according to the Hindu calendar. To celebrate
it, people go to the bank of a canal or river
near their village or own in the morning and
have dip in the water. It is considered to be
very holy to bathe at the river on that day.
The day is anxiously looked forward to and
immensely enjoyed by the people of all
religions. Schools, collages and offices are
closed to allow the people to enjoy the day.
On this day the farmers begin the work of
harvesting.

20. The Onam
Kerala is an Indian province which is beautiful
in nature surroundings. Here different
festivals are celebrated as in other states of
the country. ‘Onam’ is their chief festival. This
festival is celebrated in the month of shravan
according to the solar calendar. There is a
tell-tale behind the celebration of this
festival. It is said that Kerala was reigned by a
king known as Mahabali in ancient times. People
in his state were happy happy. His glory
terrified indra.

22. The Pongal
India is a country of different traditions and
varied cultures. Here there different festivals
in the states which are celebrated by the people
of that state, Pongal is one such festival which is
celebrated in Tamil Nadu. The Makar Sankranti
festival of north India is known as Pongal in
Tamil Nadu. The day when the sun proceeds
towards capricom from the equator, is known as
Makar Sankranti. It is celebrated on the first
moon day of posh month according of the solar
calendar.

24. Ganesh chaturti
Lord Ganesha occupies a significant position
among indu gods and goddesses. He is invoked
before the start of auspicious work. He is
regarded as the destroyer of hindrances and
helper in success. Our social gatherings and
festivals are not only the sources of amusement
but there is inherent feeling of national
integration and inspiration. The festival of
Ganesh is not mere social festival. It is the
silent witness of the everlasting story of
freedom struggle of India.

26. Rakshabandhan
Rakshabadhan is a festival of importance for
the Hindus. Avow to protect the right and
justice in the society is taken on this day. The
festival falls in the full moon day of the
month of Shravan. Rains cool the atmosphere.
Moon light provokes a pleasant and peaceful
environment. In ancient times the Brahmins
who were mentally strong but weak in
physique were in need of protection from
physical danger. They were always ready to
use their swords in protection of the weak
and wise.

28. The Teacher’s Day
The Teacher’s Day is celebrated on the 5th
of
September. It is celebrated to pay homage to
the second president of the Indian Republic.
He was great philosopher and writer. In our
school this day is celebrated in festivities.
The portrait of the second president of India
is garlanded by the student who is going to act
as a principal He takes the charge from the
principal for running the school as per his own
times.

30. Made by-Shrey & Tanmay