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Chapter: 14. Festivals Of India

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Festivals bring joy and happiness when celebrated together by encouraging people to exchange gifts, sing, and eat together as a community.

A ‘langar’ is a community kitchen set up in gurudwaras during Gurpurab where free food is served to all visitors, symbolizing equality and selfless service.

The main message of the ‘Green Earth’ call-out regarding Diwali is to avoid burning crackers, as they pollute the air, encouraging an eco-friendly celebration.

Mahatma Gandhi is remembered on Gandhi Jayanti because he was a great Indian leader who worked very hard for the independence of the country through peaceful means.

Diwali commemorates the day Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and his brother Lakshman returned home to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile.

People of different religions in India often participate in religious festivals together, showing unity and respect for each other’s beliefs, despite the festivals being connected to specific religions.

During Onam in Kerala, a special and highly anticipated contest called the snake boat race is organized.

Four harvest festivals celebrated in India are Holi, Onam, Bihu, and Pongal.

Two safety rules to follow during festivals include ensuring adult supervision, especially when handling fireworks or candles, and being mindful of crowds and traffic to avoid accidents.

The energetic traditional dance performed during Baisakhi, especially by Punjabis, is the Bhangra.

Republic Day is significant because it commemorates the day when the people of India chose to follow the Constitution of India, which is the set of rules for the country.

The effigies of Ravana burnt during Dussehra symbolize the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama’s triumph over the demon king.

Celebrating festivals together is important because it fosters a sense of community, brings joy and happiness, and keeps people united.

‘Green Diwali’ refers to celebrating Diwali in an eco-friendly manner by avoiding harmful firecrackers to reduce air and noise pollution, and instead using eco-friendly decorations like diyas and LED lights, and minimizing waste.

During Diwali, people pray to Lord Ganesha for auspicious beginnings and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity.

Navaratri, the period of fasting before Dussehra, lasts for nine days.

The religious books of Hindus include the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Ramayana.

Two other festivals celebrated by Christians besides Christmas are Easter and Good Friday.

A special fruit cake called plum cake is traditionally made and enjoyed during Christmas celebrations.

Holi is primarily significant as the festival of colours, celebrating the arrival of the spring season and symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

Besides playing with colors, traditional activities during Holi include singing songs and going around a campfire, particularly during Holika Dahan.

Pongal is celebrated for a period of three days in Tamil Nadu, during which people worship the Sun God and cattle.

The Prime Minister of India unfurls the national flag and addresses the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi on Independence Day.

To ‘celebrate’ an event means to observe a happy or important occasion with festivities, joy, and often special activities.

The three national festivals of India are Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.

We should use natural colours while playing Holi because they are safer for our skin and eyes, are biodegradable, and do not cause harmful pollution to the environment or waterways.

The different types of festivals celebrated in India are national, religious, and harvest festivals.

Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January every year with a colourful parade at Rajpath, New Delhi, where the army, navy, air force, school children, and different states participate, and the President of India takes the salute.

Besides going to church and exchanging gifts, families commonly feast together during Christmas and enjoy special foods like plum cake.

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