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15.08.2004
Independence Day |
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Marks the anniversary of Independence
in 1947 and is celebrated with due
solemnity. The national flag is hoisted
and the occasion marked as a day
of dedication.
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30.08.2004 - 28.09.2004
Gogamedi Fair |
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Gogameri (Ganganagar)
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131.08.2004 - 01.09.2004
Kajli Teej |
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Bundi
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07.09.2004
Janmashtami |
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The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna,
the incarnation of Vishnu and the
author of the Bhagavad Gita (Song
Celestial), is observed all over.
It is celebrated with special geity
at Mathura and Brindavan where Lord
Krishna spent his childhood. Night-long
prayers are offered and religious
hymns are sung in temples. Scenes
are enacted from Lord Krishna's early
life.
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18.09.2004 - 27.10.2004
Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Festival)
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Bundi
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22.09.2004 - 23.09.2004
Ramdeora Fair |
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Pokran (Jaisalmer)
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20.10.2004 - 22.10.2004
Dussehra Festival
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Kota
Dussehra and Durga Puja: Among the
most popular of all festivals,
it symbolises the triumph of good
over evil. Every region observes
this 10-day festival in a special
way. In the North, 'Ram Lila' recitations
and music recall the life of the
legendary hero, Rama. Large fire
cracker--stuffed effigies of Ravana,
symbolising evil, explode to the
cheers of thousands of spectators.
In Kulu against the backdrop of
snow-covered mountains, villagers
dressed in their colourful best
assemble to take out processions
of local deities accompanied by
music on pipes and drums. In Karnataka,
Dussehra is celebrated with magnificent
pomp and pageantry. In Bengal and
the East, it is called 'Durga Puja'.
Images of Goddess Durga are worshipped
for four days and, on the last
day, taken out in a procession
and immersed in a river or the
sea.
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26.10.2004 - 27.10.2004
Marwar Festival |
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Jodhpur
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12.11.2004
Diwali |
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The festival of lights is one of the most
beautiful of Indian festivals. It
comes 21 days after Dussehra and
celebrates the return of Rama to
Ayodhya after his 14-year exile.
Countless flickering oil lamps and
lights are lit in houses all over
the country making it a night of
enchantment. Worship of Lakshmi,
the goddess of wealth, and fireworks
and festivities are an essential
part of the occasion.
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15.11.2004
Idu’l Fitr |
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Celebrates the end of Ramzan, the Muslim
month of fasting. It is an occasion
of feasting and rejoicing. The faithful
gather in mosques to pray; friends
and relatives meet to exchange greetings.
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18.11.2004 - 26.11.2004
Pushkar Fair |
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Pushkar (Ajmer)
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25.11.2004 - 27.11.2004
Chandrabhaga Fair |
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Jhalawar
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26.11.2004
Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
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Guru Nanak Jayanti: Also known as 'Gurupurab',
it is the birth anniversary of Guru
Nanak who founded the Sikh faith.
For two days and nights preceding
the festival, the 'Granth Sahib'
(Holy Book) is read and on the day
of the festival, taken out in a grand
procession. The celebrations at Amritsar
are especially impressive.
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25.12.2004
Christmas Day |
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Celebrated by Christians and non-Christians
alike with special enthusiasm. The
bigger cities like Delhi, Bombay
and Calcutta wear a festive look
as Christmas bazaars and festivities
are organised
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29.12.2004 - 31.12.2004
Winter Festival |
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Mount Abu
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24.01.2005 - 25.01.2005
Camel Festival |
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Bikaner
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02.02.2005 - 04.02.2005
Brij Festival |
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Bharatpur
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11.02.2005 - 13.02.2005
Alwar Festival |
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Alwar
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15.02.2005 - 18.02.2005
Nagaur Cattle Fair |
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Nagaur
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19.02.2005 - 23.02.2005
Baneshwar Fair |
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Baneshwar (Hanumangarh)
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21.02.2005 - 23.02.2005
Desert Festival |
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Jaisalmer
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25.03.2005
Elephant Festival |
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Jaipur
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01.04.2005
Shitla Ashtmi |
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Chaksu (Jaipur)
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06.04.2005
Mewar Festival |
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Udaipur
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11.04.2005 - 12.04.2005
Keladevi Fair |
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Karauli
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11.04.2005 - 12.04.2005
Gangaur Fair |
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Jaipur
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18.04.2005 - 24.04.2005
Mahaveerji Fair |
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Mahaveerji
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21.05.2005 - 23.05.2005
Summer Festival |
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Mount Abu
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