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1. ENGLISH   PROJECT       Comparison   between                 WEST BENGAL  AND  TAMIL NADU                                   FESTIVALS                                                    BY – Mithra.S Viii 'E' 8507

2. WEST BENGAL: DURGA PUJA Durga  Durga Puja is one of the biggest and most popular festivals of South Asia such as India, Bangladesh and Nepal. It involves the ritual of worship of our Goddess Durga and the triumph of the Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival honours the indomitable female force in the form of ‘Shakti’. This day gives everyone a reason to celebrate; it’s an occasion for rejuvenation and reunion and a celebration of our customary culture and customs. While most of the people keep fast for the entire nine to ten days, but the last four days called Saptami, Ashtami, Navami and Dashami are celebrated with much jollity and splendour .

3. TAMIL NADU:PONGAL Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest. Celebrated over four days, Pongal also marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai, which is considered an auspicious month. It usually falls on the 14th or 15th of January each year. Pongal is also the name of the dish made and eaten during this festival. It is a mixture of boiled sweet rice. It is derived from the Tamil word  pongu , which means “to boil over”.

4. WEST BENGAL: SARASWATI PUJA Saraswati Puja is one of the greatest festivals of Hindus. It is Saraswati Puja generally occurs in the month of Magh every year in schools, colleges, libraries, clubs and other places. On the day before puja the image is brought and placed on a platform. The place of worship is beautifully decorated and illuminated. The students offer ‘ anjali ’ or flower offerings at the feet of the goddess for her blessing. After the worship, ‘Prasad’ is served to all.

5. TAMIL NADU : NAVARATRI FESTIVAL   The festival is celebrated all over the country with joy and fervour . ‘Nav’ means  nine  and ‘Ratri’ means  night . The festival is so-called as it encompasses celebrations over a period of nine nights.The festival is celebrated over a period of nine nights and 10 days. Navratri festival is celebrated in the month of October/November. Navratri is celebrated four times a year in India- Sharada Navratri, Vasanta Navratri, Magha Navratri and Ashada Navratri. Sharada Navaratri is most famous across India. In north-eastern and eastern states, Navratri is referred to as Durga Puja. As per the holy scriptures, the demon king Mahishasura ardently worshipped Lord Siva and attained immense powers.

6. WEST BENGAL: KALI PUJA Puja is a festival celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam and Maharashtra. It is also celebrated in Chittagong, Rangpur and Sylhet division of Bangladesh. Celebrated on the new moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik, Kali Puja venerates Goddess Kali. The festival also coincides with the Lakshmi Puja on the day of  Diwali . In Bengal Kali Puja is celebrated generally a day after Diwali in Northern India, depending on the tithi . According to mythology, the festival signifies the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." 24-Oct-2022

7. TAMIL NADU:      DIWALI Diwali is often called the 'Festival of Lights', and is celebrated by lighting lamps, and bursting crackers and fireworks. It is a festival which commemorates the victorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after saving his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. During Diwali, people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with  saaki  (earthen lamp),  diyas  and rangoli, perform worship ceremonies of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared.

8. WEST BENGAL:               CHRISTMAS  Christmas is an annual celebration on December 25, primarily observed by Christians. It commemorates the birth of Jesus, who is believed to have been born in a stable and later became a compassionate shepherd. Christmas reminds us of the challenges and sacrifices in Jesus’s life. Christmas is the most important festival among Christians. It is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus, who is the supreme lord of the Christians. It marks the beginning of the days of hope for those oppressed before the birth of Jesus. Christmas celebrates the spirit of joy and merry-making.

9. TAMIL NADU: KARTHIGAI DEEPAM Karthigai Tamil Nadu, but also in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,  Telengana , Karnataka and Sri Lanka. Tamil Nadu celebrates Karthigai  Deepam  as a traditional festival. This festival is very important for Tamilians all over the world. called Karthigai Purnima. In Kerala, this festival is known as  Thirukarthikai , celebrated to welcome Goddess Katyayani ( Chottanikkara  Amma)  Bhagaaima  (full moon of Karthigai month), oil lamps with 365 wicks prepared at home are lit in Shiva temples.

10. WEST BENGAL:     JAMAI SHASHTI Jamai Shashti is a day, devoted to the son-in-law. This festival is predominantly celebrated in West Bengal. The day is regarded as auspicious and most of the families organize a party, dedicated to the son-in-law. A grand feast is also organized to mark the occasion. The celebration of this festival is an integral part of the rich culture and tradition of West  Bengal. To  celebrate the occasion, the in-laws invite their daughters and  son-in-laws . The  mother-in-laws  perform a number of rituals throughout the day. Offering puja is also a part of it. The festival also includes presenting the son-in-law with certain gifts. The mother-in-law also touches the son-in-law's forehead to bless him for a long life. Then she ties a thread on the hand of the son-in-law. After the rituals, the son-in-law is served with delicious food items. This festival serves the purpose of bringing the son-in-law much closer to the family. It is a completely family festival which brings together other family members as well.

11. HI TAMIL NADU:GANESH CHATURTHI Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most prominent festivals of India. People of India wait the whole year for this festival eagerly. Although it is celebrated all over the country, in the state of Maharashtra it is celebrated with the most  enthusiasm.Ganesh  Chaturthi is a  Hindu festival  which holds utmost importance in the religion. This festival is celebrated following the  Hindu Mythology  which says that Ganesh Chaturthi is the birthday of the Lord Ganesha. Hindus refer to Lord Ganesha as the remover of all obstacles. People believe that Lord Ganesha comes every year with prosperity and success. Furthermore, they welcome Lord Ganesha in their homes with this festival with the belief that he will remove all their sufferings. Ganesh Chaturthi sparks joy all over the country and unties people with celebrations.

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