Namaste and Hi guys! in this blog i will continue telling you about the colorful Indian festivals. India has a rich cultural heritage and I can only broadly outline it in my blog. So let's start with the amazing festivals celebrated in India -:
Shri Kishna Jamnastami - The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami. The date may vary according to the Hindu calender. The devotees perform raas(devotional dance) and offer sweets like rice podding(kher). This day celebrates the joy of life.
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Id - This is a festival celebrated by Muslims living in India. It marks the birth of their prophet. Prayers are offered at the mosque and deserts like seviyan(vermicelli).
Teacher's Day- Teacher's play a major role in a child's life. 5 September, the birthday of leading educationist Dr Radhakrishan is celebrated as Teacher's day.
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नवम्बर (November)
Shri Kishna Jamnastami - The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami. The date may vary according to the Hindu calender. The devotees perform raas(devotional dance) and offer sweets like rice podding(kher). This day celebrates the joy of life.
Id - This is a festival celebrated by Muslims living in India. It marks the birth of their prophet. Prayers are offered at the mosque and deserts like seviyan(vermicelli).
सितम्बर (September)
Ganesh Chaturathi- The birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi. The celebrations go on for 11 days and idols of Lord Ganesha are submerged in water bodies. 
Navratri- This festival is one of my favorite one. 9 days in the moth of October are filled with color, celebrations and merry. Each night the girls wear traditional Indian dress (langha choli) and dandhiya (traditional Indian dance done with small sticks). This is the picture of Goddess Durga- 
Gandhi Jayanti- It is the birthday of the most famous leader of India called Mohandas karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi). Mahatma Gandhi is a source of inspiration till date. His lessons of nonviolence and truth show us the right way.
Dussehra - It is the festival that marks the victory of good (Lord Rama) over evil (Ravana). In this the effigies of Ravana and his brothers are burnt in public. Actors dressed as Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana enact the final moments of the battle before the effigies are burnt.
Dhan Teras- It is said that it is lucky to buy gold on Dhan Teras. As this day brings prosperity and growth.
Diwali - Dwali is the biggest festival of Hindu. It is also called the festival of lights. All the Hindus decorate their houses with diyas ans candles and prepare rangoli. As it is believed that the goddess of wealth and good luck comes home that day. Every one wears new clothes, sweets are prepared and firecrackers and burnt. It is really great fun and with Diwali around the corner I am very excited and looking forward to celebrating my first Diwali in Caracas.
नवम्बर (November)
Children's Day- Children's Day is celebrated on the birthday of first prime minister of independent India, Mr Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 November. this is the picture of Jawaharlal Nehru-
http://gandhl.wikispaces.com/Jawaharlal+Nehru
Christmas- The birthday of Jesus Christ is celebrated as Christmas all over the world. People give gifts to each other decorate their houses with Christmas star, mistletoe, the good luck plant and Christmas tree.
New Year - New Year is almost celebrated at the same time throughout the world. People enjoy and have fun. On new year people also party.
http://gandhl.wikispaces.com/Jawaharlal+Nehru
Christmas- The birthday of Jesus Christ is celebrated as Christmas all over the world. People give gifts to each other decorate their houses with Christmas star, mistletoe, the good luck plant and Christmas tree.
New Year - New Year is almost celebrated at the same time throughout the world. People enjoy and have fun. On new year people also party.
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