RATH YATRA |
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June/July |
Orrisa |
Carrying images of deities in chariots |
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HEMIS FESTIVAL |
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July 11-12 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Age old plays permormed by dancers |
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INTERNATIONAL MANGO FESTIVAL |
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July |
Uttar Pradesh |
Best mangoes are exhibited & sold |
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GANESH CHATURTHI |
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September |
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu |
Dedicated to Lord Ganesh |
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ONAM |
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September 9-15 |
Kerala |
Famous for snake boat races |
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DURGA PUJA |
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September/October |
West Bengal |
Nine days celebrating Goddess Shakti |
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DUSSEHRA |
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September/October |
Nationwide |
Celebrating Lord Rama |
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DIWALI |
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October/November |
Nationwide |
Festival of lights
in Lord Rama's honor |
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SONIPUR FAIR |
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November |
Bihar |
Cattle fair |
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SHEKHAVATI FESTIVAL |
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December |
Rajasthan |
Colorful festival |
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KONARK FESTIVAL |
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December 1-5 |
Orrisa |
Classical dances in konark |
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FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER |
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December 3 |
Goa |
Preserved remains of
Francis are displayed |
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CHRISTMAS |
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December 25 |
Nationwide |
Celebrating birth of Jesus Christ |