Most Popular Festivals Celebrated In India Part-4

1.Maha Shivratri- The Great Night of Shiva

Shivratri, translating to the night of Shiva is a Hindu festival dedicated to the destroyer, Lord Shiva. In this festival, people visit Shiva temples and pray and chant auspicious hymns.

Some people even fast the entire day to show their devotion to the Almighty. Maha Shivratri is marked by devotees flocking Shiva temples and revelling in the radiant aura of the great Shiva.

2.Hemis- Birth of Padmasambhava

It is an important two-day festival in the lovely landscape of Ladakh. Hemis festival is marked by a plethora of activities, including traditional dancing in traditional costumes, that attract many tourists from all over the world

It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the founder of Tibet Tantric Buddhism.

3.Lodhi- Punjabi Folk Festival

A harvest festival of North India, Lodhi is a lively festival celebrated with warmth and harmony. The festival is meant to celebrate the winter harvest in January.

It is enjoyed around a warm bonfire at night, where people eat popcorns and peanuts, basking in the fire and the love for each other in this glorious festival.