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Festivals and Holidays of India
There are many holidays and festivals in
India. In my report I will explain what the holidays of Holi,
Diwali, Dussera, and Basanto commemorate. I will give
details about their dates and customs.
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Festival The Hindu Fire Festival, called Holi or Basaat is
celebrated in India on the fifteenth day of the Light Half of
the Moon, in the Hindu month of Phalguna (March). Holi is a
spring festival for Hindus. It is celebrated before the
monsoon, the great rainstorms which come each year. Holi is
a joyous holiday and is celebrated by Hindus of all ages.
Boys and girls squirt water pistols, sometimes large pumps
filled with
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