Holi is the festival of colors, symbolizing joy, love, and the victory of good over evil. It celebrates the burning of Holika and the devotion of Prahlada, and also represents the playful love of Radha and Krishna. People celebrate by applying colors, sharing sweets, dancing, and spreading happiness and unity.
Kalasa Jathre (or Jatra) is a major annual festival and fair at the Kalaseshwara Temple in Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, celebrating the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Girija Kalyanam), featuring a grand temple car festival (Rathotsava), drawing devotees with its mythological significance (Sage Agastya witnessing the wedding) and the unique pot-shaped Shivlinga, lasting for several days.
Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is a major Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. The festival comes after nine days of Navaratri celebrations. People worship weapons, tools, and books (Ayudha Puja), perform special poojas, and celebrate new beginnings on this auspicious day.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes are decorated with diyas and rangoli, people wear new clothes, exchange sweets, and burst crackers. The festival also marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and wealth.
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The festival is observed with great devotion by installing Ganesha idols at homes and public places, performing prayers (puja), chanting mantras, and offering modaks. It usually lasts for 1 to 11 days, ending with Ganesh Visarjan, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution.
