Question
Write short note on: Festivals - Holy days of Western India.

Answer

  • Major states of Western India are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa. It also includes Union Territories of Daman & Diu, Dadar and Nagar Haveli.
  • People of Western India celebrate Diwali, Navaratri, Shivratri, Dashera, Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid, Christmas, Mahavir Jayanti, Pateti, Chetti Chand, Buddha Jayanti, etc.
  • In Western Indian particularly in Rajasthan, Ghummar Kachchi ghodi, Kalbelia etc. dances are performed during festival season. Holi and Gangaur are celebrated with great pomp.
  • Navaratri-Ras Garba of Gujarat are famous in the World.
  • Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra, Shivratri in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh are celebrated with great pomp.
  • Lavni dance of Maharashtra is very famous.
  • India is a secular country. All religious festivals are celebrated without any discrimination.
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