National Festivals

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National Festivals
3 National festivals
Independence Day
Independence Day, August 15, commemorates the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British rule. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of the world`s biggest
democracy as a national festival.
Till Independence, there is no true national festival that the whole country could take part of. Independence Day, beginning as a day to commemorate the greatest moment in Indian history,
has now come to signify a feeling of nationalism, solidarity and celebration.
Independence day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs in the state capitals. The Prime Minister`s speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is the major highlight. All
Government Organisations have a holiday, as...show more content...
The parade is succeeded by sports events in the afternoon. `At Home` functions at the Raj Bhavan, at the District Magistrate`s and at the SDM`s are followed by illumination of public
buildings of the state capitals and administrative headquarters.
Republic Day is gradually acquiring the status as that of the 4th of July in USA. The celebrations are universal, total and participatory, children take part in a big way. Variations in culture
are displayed through colourful attires and folk dances. The traditional predominates along with a touch of modernity reflected in the display of might (latest defence gadgetry and
acquisitions), technology and capabilities of growth in various sectors. The parade symbolizes the might; the tableaux are predominated by cultural motifs.
The celebration is thus, homage to the past, the region and the nation that is a true republic and imposes nothing. The patriotic fervor of the Indian people on this day brings the whole
country together even in her embedded diversity.
Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti, a national festival of India, is celebrated to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". It is celebrated on October 2, every year. It is
one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories.
He is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and
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