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How Many Festivals are There in India

How Many Festivals are There in India

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Mar 23, 2023 05:41 PM IST

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many festivals are celebrated in India?

Many festivals are celebrated in India because of many different religions. You'll witness about 20–30 festivals being joyfully observed in various parts of the nation.

2. What Indian festival has been around the longest?

The longest-running festival in India is Navaratri. It lasts for nine extended days, and India as a whole celebrates it. The festival is held in the goddess Durga's honor.

3. Can we call India "a land of festivals"?

Considering the diversity of the nation's languages, religions, and cultures, it stands to reason that India will host a sizable number of festivals. Each festival reflects the religious and cultural aspects of that particular Indian region.

4. What are the national festivals of India?

 Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are three festivals observed nationwide in India to raise awareness of the country's long-standing struggle for independence.

5. Are there regional festivals that Indians also observe?

India is a multiethnic and diverse nation with 22 official languages, numerous ethnic groups, and citizens of various religions and cultures; it also observes regional festivals.

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