1. Holi

Holi, also known as Holi, is held every February or March. During the festival, groups of Hindus, singing and dancing, jump around the campfire to celebrate the arrival of spring, splash water on each other, and sprinkle red powder or red water on passers-by.

2. Diwali

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights or Deepavali, is held in October or November every year and lasts for a week. It can be called the largest festival in India. Before the festival, families start to sweep and clean their homes; the market is booming, people buy gifts and visit each other; the streets are crowded, because people are out visiting, often causing traffic jams; preparing new clothes for the festival is also an essential part. Diwali also requires decorating the inside and outside of the house with lights, preparing holiday food, and fireworks.

3. Tokachi Festival

Tokachi Festival, also known as Triumph Festival, is the largest festival in Hinduism. There are 15 days of ancestor worship in September, and the 10th day after the ancestor worship day is the Tokachi Festival, also known as the “Tenth Night Festival”. Tokachi Festival is derived from one of the two famous epics of India, “Ramayana”, to celebrate the 10-day bloody battle between Rama and the devil and finally win. The climax of the festival is the night of the 10th day, known as the “10th day of victory”. During the festival, you can see costumed ox carts and elephant carts performing as they walk, one after another.

4. Brother and Sister Festival

The Brother and Sister Festival (Tie Body Rope Festival) is one of the four major festivals in India. Brother and Sister’s Day is also called “Protection Day”. On the day of the festival, women will get up early to dress up, cook delicious meals for their brothers, and then tie a “raki” (rope and flowers woven from silk thread) on their wrists. The purpose of this is to protect the brothers’ safety and prosperity. At the same time, it is also hoped that the brothers will help them when they encounter difficulties. Blessed brothers will also return a small gift.

5, Indian Independence Day

August 15, is a national holiday in India. On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from colonial rule. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India will raise the tricolor flag from the Red Fort in Delhi and give a speech, and the President will address the people of the country to congratulate Independence Day.

6, Shiva Day

Shiva Day will be held on February 21, which is considered to be the day of marriage between Lord Shiva and Parvati. On this day, believers will fast and vigil, offering flowers, fruits, and Bayes in front of Shiva Ringa for protection. It is believed that on this day, the position of planets in the universe can easily evoke spiritual energy. Many religious practitioners benefit from medication and yoga practices, and more devout believers will shout “OmNamahShiva”.

7. Eid al-Fitr

Muslim festival. There are more than 100 million Muslims in India, and Eid al-Fitr is naturally one of the major festivals. Eid al-Fitr usually lasts for three days. On the first day, starting at dawn, every household gets up early to clean indoor and outdoor, inside and outside the courtyard, and in the laneway toilets, giving people a clean, comfortable and pleasant feeling. Adult Hui Muslims are required to do ghusl and bathe. Men, women and children change into their favorite clothes, and children wash their faces and comb their hair. Mosques, where Muslims gather, are also repaired and cleaned before festivals.

Among the many festivals, the most important are: Diwali, Holi, and Tokachi.