Xpressions -II

India is the land of varied cultures and traditions, where
each month in the year comes with assortment of
different festivals and fairs, celebrated with different
regional styles and traditions but with a common feeling of
humanity. The month of October opens a world of some
major Festivals like the festival of nine divine nights -
Navratri, sacred occasion for married women - Karva
Chauth, holy festival of Mother goddess- Durga Puja,
celebration of victory over evil - Dussehra and also some
folkloristic fairs like the famous Marwar festival held in
Rajasthan, Pinjore heritage Festival, Rajgir Dance Festival
etc.
Apart from the popular fairs & festivals the month gives
tribute to some legendary Indians by observing Gandhi
Jayanti as a National holiday and Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
in memory of Adi Kavi Valmiki. According to the Hindu
calendar October covers the holiest months of Ashwin and
Kartik (Damodar Mass). The practice of "Kartik snan" -
the holy dip in Ganga, during this month is considered
highly auspicious.
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