Festivals of India
Learning Objectives
- I can name the main festivals of India.
- I can say which religion celebrates each festival.
- I can describe how each festival is celebrated.
- I can understand that India is a land of many festivals.
Let Us Begin!
India is a land of festivals! We celebrate many festivals throughout the year. Festivals bring joy, colour, and happiness.
People of different religions celebrate different festivals. But all Indians celebrate together and share the joy.
Let us learn about the festivals of India!
Festivals of India
| Festival | Religion | How We Celebrate |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali | Hindu | Festival of lights. We light diyas, burst crackers, eat sweets, and give gifts. |
| Holi | Hindu | Festival of colours. We play with coloured powder and water. We eat gujiya. |
| Durga Puja | Hindu | Goddess Durga is worshipped. Big pandals are made. People wear new clothes. |
| Eid | Muslim | People pray, wear new clothes, eat biryani and sewaiyan, and give gifts. |
| Christmas | Christian | Birthday of Jesus Christ. We decorate Christmas trees, exchange gifts, and eat cake. |
| Pongal | Hindu (South India) | Harvest festival. Rice is cooked in a new pot. People thank the sun and farmers. |
More About the Festivals
Diwali: Ravi's family lights diyas all around their house. They make rangoli at the door. They eat laddoos and share sweets with neighbours.
Holi: Meena plays Holi with her friends. They throw coloured powder and spray water. Everyone laughs and has fun!
Eid: Arjun's Muslim friend Imran invites him for Eid. They eat biryani and sweet sewaiyan together. Eid is a time of sharing and love.
Christmas: Sita's Christian friend Maria decorates a Christmas tree with stars and lights. They eat plum cake and sing carols.
Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Festival | A special day of celebration |
| Diya | A small clay lamp lit during Diwali |
| Rangoli | Colourful patterns made on the floor during festivals |
| Harvest | The time when crops are collected from the fields |
| Unity in Diversity | People of different religions and cultures living together happily |
- India celebrates many festivals throughout the year.
- Diwali is the festival of lights. Holi is the festival of colours.
- Eid is celebrated by Muslims. Christmas is celebrated by Christians.
- Durga Puja is celebrated in Bengal. Pongal is celebrated in South India.
- All Indians celebrate each other's festivals. India is a land of unity in diversity.
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