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Indian Festivals, , Festivals are the major source of enjoyment, and relaxation for people in any of the, nations in the world. This is the prime time, when people love to celebrate with their, family and close ones. Every country in the, world celebrates different types of festivals, according to its culture and beliefs., , India is a nation that is populated by people, following different cultures and customs., There are a variety of Indian festivals that is, celebrated by the people in different parts of, the nation. Every festival celebrated by the, people has a significant reason behind its, celebration, , The Diversity of Indian Festivals, , India is a country where people celebrate a, large number of festivals. There might be no, month in a year in which there is no festival. It, is not surprising that there are hundreds of

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festivals celebrated in this nation. It is, because of the rich diversity of people living, in the nation., , Indian festivals celebrated by the people in, the nation have been divided into three, categories., , - National Festivals - These are the festivals, that are celebrated to memorize the national, events, our great leaders, and the, contribution of freedom fighters to the, nation. It fills the people of the nation with, patriotism and love. Example —, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, and, Republic day., , - Religious Festivals - These festivals are, celebrated by the people of different, religions. These festivals have a religious, significance behind its celebration. Example Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, etc., , - Seasonal Festivals - These festivals are

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celebrated according to different seasons in, India. Example - Pongal, Bihu, Basant, Panchami, etc., , Conclusion, , Festivals are celebrated by the people of, India with great enthusiasm and joy. It brings, happiness and love among the people in the, nation. Festivals also promote unity and, peace among the people in the society. It, teaches us to live and celebrate together.