India’s reason to Joy: Festivals and Carnivals

Joy of Celebrations

India is a country known for the amalgamation of many cultures and societies spoken with approximately 20,000 languages and following different customs and traditions. However, the country is uniquely named for the Hindu religion, but still, almost all religions of the world can be found here. About 121 crores population of the country in every few kilometers, there can be found new things to explore. The country’s heritage is full of surprises and colors which keep people jovial and excited throughout the year.

As per the zones divided east, west, north, north-central, and south, different festivals are celebrated across the year. Here, every month comes with the preparations for the celebration of a new festival and carnival. Most of the festivals are based on mythological heritage or historical events. And fill life with more social and ceremonial gatherings. These festivals and carnivals give people a reason to smile and enjoy. And almost all festivals are celebrated in the glory of God. There are a few of them that are Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Durga Puja, Navratra, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi Janmashtami, Shiv Ratri, Pongal, etc.

The carnivals are also the splendor of India. Which makes the entire environment colorful and enjoyable. The brightness and crowd at the carnivals create a luster of life in such a social manner that makes everybody feel happy and excited about the event. A few of the carnivals names are Sankranti, Kumbh, Kanwad Mela, Taj Mahotsav, Goa Festival, Konark festival, etc.

And the National Festivals of Independence Day 15th August and Republic Day of 26th January are the most important and special days for the entire nation, which is celebrated in every part of the country with full zeal and excitement without any differences by showing gratitude to our beloved freedom fighters, who have lost their lives for providing ourself this free and protected life with peaceful nights of sleep, which can be also felt by the little kids. Because they feel great to be born in India.

However, India is on a stage of rapid development, but yet there is a lack of a source of amusement places and entertainment for general people in the country. And people seek their life’s happiness in their traditional ways. Apart from that, they also do celebrate their life’s major events as great celebrations to feel a sense of excitement and cordial happiness like marriage, childbirth, home-entrance, and family functions, etc.

These trends of festivals and carnivals help in the mental well-being of people. The customs and rituals associated with these ceremonies keep people’s spirits high and delighted. The temples and markets being full of public presence make the ambiance of social gatherings of people to share their joys and sorrows with each other and meet their long-distance or seen long before fellows. These socializing helps in bringing people close together despite different societies, caste, and communities and incorporates the sentiments of unity with each other.

Apart from that, these festivals and carnivals support majorly in the economy to keep going and provide employment for many people. Every festival and carnival has used a different kind of stuff for traditional and religious purposes, which comes in the market by new production for fulfilling the demand of people. Like on Diwali, the lamps, crackers, God’s idols, Dussehra toys of children consisting of Ram Ravan’s weapon’s Bow&Arrow, an effigy of Ravan which used to be burnt signifying the victory of good over evil. Flying kites and on Raksha Bandhan the beautiful handcuffs of threads for tying the knot on brother’s hands, praying for their well-being and protection throughout their life, etc. And sweets and edibles are already part of every auspicious and happy occasion. In this way, the entire year keeps people busy with full-time work in profiting their business and jobs.

Along with that, the country is known as the name of religion as a Hindu Rashtra, but it is respectful of all religions and communities and gives ample space for feelings and sentiments of all religions by celebrating and contributing in other religious festivals also like Eid of Muslims, Sikh’s and Christmas of Christians, Jain religion, Baudhh, etc. People take part in their friends' and fellows' celebrations equally that brings the spirit of togetherness of humanity apart from belonging to different religions and communities. That’s why India has been known for “Unity in Diversity” for many years.

Although there are hidden enemies of the country who also exist who are traitors and perpetrators of but before the unity and power of the country, they cannot harm the nation because the spirit of the faithful people is so high that can thrash any hurdle of our own country.

Moreover, we can say that festivals and carnivals are the heart and soul of India which have always kept people human and kind to each other by giving them a sense of cooperation and the same identity to be an Indian, a citizen of India first and afterward their religion, caste, community or society. No matter how many internal problems are facing, they are in life.+++++++++++++