How Many Festivals are There in India
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How Many Festivals are There in India

Team Careers360Updated on 23 Mar 2023, 05:41 PM IST

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Are there regional festivals that Indians also observe?
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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.

Q: What are the national festivals of India?
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 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.

Q: Can we call India "a land of festivals"?
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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.

Q: What Indian festival has been around the longest?
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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.

Q: How many festivals are celebrated in India?
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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.