Top 9 Indian Festivals: Vibrant Celebrations of Life, Affection, and Togetherness

Diwali: The Festival of Lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.

Holi: A riot of colors, rejoicing the arrival of spring and love.

Navratri/Durga Puja: Nine nights honoring Goddess Durga’s victory over evil.

Eid-ul-Fitr: Marking the end of Ramadan, a feast of gratitude and community.

Pongal/Makar Sankranti: Harvest festival, thanking the sun and nature’s bounty.

Raksha Bandhan: Celebrating the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters.

Onam: Kerala’s harvest festival, boat races, and the tale of King Mahabali.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Revering Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings.

Karva Chauth: A day-long fast by wives for their husbands’ well-being.