Festivals in Delhi are the utmost characteristics features of the culture of the place. Being the capital of India, Delhi is a home to almost all the same fairs and festivals that are celebrated in different parts of the country. Ram Navami, Id-Ul-Fitr, Dusshera, Maha Shivratri, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Makar sankranti are the names of Religious Festivals in Delhi. The dynamism and lifestyle of the people comes into full play. Every season of Delhi comes up with numerous fairs and festivals. Delhi remains alive with cheerful celebrations all through out the year. Delhiites flock together to enjoy the festivals with great jolt and enthusiasm. The occasions in Delhi have their own share of cultural and religious state of extravaganza.
Janamashtami, Navratri, Durga Puja, Diwali are the prominent fairs and festivals in Delhi.
Some of the important fairs and festivals of Delhi are:
Lohri: Makar Sankranti and Lohri are the celebrated in winters.
Garden Tourism Festival: The festival lasts for over three days and generates much interest amongst the gardening fraternity, organized by the Delhi Tourism at the end of February.
Phoolwalon-ki-Sair: Phoolwalon-ki-Sair is the festival organized in Mehrauli in Delhi and is celebrated in the month of October. It’s a festival to generate the symbol of communal harmony.
Mango Festival: The mango festival is organized in Delhi during the month of July. Choose from the 1100 plus varieties of delicious mangos.
Dussehra: Commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king, Ravana Dussehra is celebrated in October.
Diwali & Holi: Diwali, the festivals of lights and Holi, the festival of color is the main attraction of Delhi.
Republic Day: Delhi is filled with huge crowds at the time of Republic day.
Qutub Festival: Qutub Festival is held at the time of Sharad Pournima in the month of October in the Qutub Minar complex
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