north Indian-festivals

Hii guys!! Am here with an exciting topic the north Indian festivals

 

Most of festivals are common for both south and north people

 but some festivals are not familiar for the south peopleWhich is celebrated in North India 

HOLI

Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition and also one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of god Radha Krishna.The day also signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of god Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu.It was originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent

RAKSHABANDHAN

Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in the Indian Subcontinent. It is also celebrated in other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet called the rakhi around the wrists of their brothers.They symbolically protect them, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.

MAHASHIVRATRI

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu Calender, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the dark (waning) half of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha.The festival also commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati,and the occasion that the Shiva performs his divine dance, called the Tandava.

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                               S.M.RAHILA PARVEEN