Fairs and Festivals in New Delhi

The Festivals of Delhi are the most important aspect of Delhi Culture. The Festivals of Delhi represents the art and culture of the multi ethnic people residing in the city. Since it is a melting pot of different versatile religions and cultures, Delhi celebrates almost all the festivals that are celebrated in other parts of the country.

From the Diwali of the Hindus to the Eid of the Muslims to the Christmas of the Christians to the Guru Nank Jayanti of the Sikhs, each and every festival is celebrated with same zeal and zest. Some of the major festivities celebrated in Delhi are:

Republic Day

Celebrated every year on 26th January, the Republic Day signifies the enactment of the Indian Constitution. The Republic Day is celebrated in full enthusiasm in the Capital city of New Delhi; a grand Parade takes place passing by Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan, along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort.

Independence Day

The Independence Day of India an important day in Indian History is celebrated each year on 15th of August to commemorate its independence from its 150 years of British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. The main event takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India hosts the national flag and later delivers the a speech from ramparts of the Red Fort.

Holi

Celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalguna, Holi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus on the full moon day. The Festivals of Colors, the festivities of Holi involves smearing each other with gulal (colors) and throwing colored water on each other.

Janamashtami

Also termed as “Krishnashtami” Janamashtami is celebrated on a large scale among the Hindus celebrating the birth of Krishna, an avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Rasa lila & Dahi Handi are the special feature of the festival which are associated with the life of Lord Krishna.

Dussehra

Also known as” Vijayadasham” is celebrated on the 10th day of the Hindu month of Ashvin. On this Lord Rama killed the great Demon Ravan. It also symbolizes triumph of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Thus, it is a celebration of good over evil.

Eid ul-Fitr

Celebrated by Muslims of all over the world, the Festival of Eid is celebrated to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan (an Islamic holy month of fasting).

Christmas

Like the west, the Christmas in Delhi is celebrated with much the same enthusiasm & gaiety by the Christians. Generally observed in the Month of December 25th, it is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (the founder of Christianity).