Last updated on September 28th, 2023 at 03:01 pm
Q: What is Navroj and when is it celebrated?
Navroj celebrates the Parsi new year and is celebrated on March 21, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Q: What is a harvest festival?
A harvest festival is a time of celebration when crops are ready for cutting and gathering.
Q: Which state celebrates Bihu as a harvest festival?
Bihu is the harvest festival of Assam.
Q: How is Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
Pongal is celebrated for 3 days and people cook rice in milk and jaggery to make Pongal. They also decorate their houses with kolams and worship cattle.
Q: Which festival is known as the festival of flowers and celebrated in Kerala?
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala and is known as the festival of flowers.
Q: What are some examples of festivals celebrated in India?
Some examples of festivals celebrated in India are Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, Eid ul Fitr, Christmas, Navroj, Bihu, Pongal, Onam, and Baisakhi.
Q: What are some examples of birthdays of great people celebrated as festivals in India?
Some examples of birthdays of great people celebrated as festivals in India are Gautam Buddha (Buddh Purnima), Mahavir (Mahavir Jayanti), Jawaharlal Nehru (Children’s Day), and Dr S Radhakrishnan (Teachers Day).
Q: Why is India known as the “Land of Festivals”?
India is known as the “Land of Festivals” because it has many festivals of various religions that are celebrated by everyone, and not a single month passes without a festival.
Q: Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
The 15th of August is Independence Day. We celebrate Independence Day because it was on this day that India gained independence from British rule. On this day, we honor the freedom fighters who devoted their lives for our country’s independence.
Q: Explain how festivals strengthen the bond among people
There is a lot of fun associated with festivals since they are social events celebrated with the whole community. People come together to plan the festival, collect money and work together to make it a success. People visit their friends and families and exchange sweets and gifts This strengthens the bond among people.
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