Around the world, our country is famous for its culture & traditions. And, from around the world, people come to our country, just because of our rich heritage and our love towards the festivals. The festivals, which they wish to get colored in, and transform themselves into one of the locals, to celebrate it with all of us.
If you are looking forward to celebrate these festivals with your family, friends, partner/spouse, etc; you can always look out for holiday resorts in Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Mukteshwar. Connect with PuraStays for more details of the packages, which are custom made for such festivals.
Some of the festivals are as follows, which they prepare for, throughout the year, just like us:
1) Diwali:
It is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of India, is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. During this festival of lights, houses are decorated with clay lamps, candles, and Ashok leaves. People wear new clothes; participate in family puja, burst crackers, and share sweets with friends, families, and neighbors. The festival marks the return of Lord Rama, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, after a long exile of 14 years. Homes decorated with fancy lights, candles and clay lamps, bustling shops and markets, and fireworks and crackers.
2) Dussehra:
Dussehra, also referred to as Vijayadashami, is also among the most famous festivals of India. It is celebrated in different forms countrywide. Ramlila(enactment of scenes from Ramayana) is held everywhere for 10 days. It’s culminated with “Ravan Dahan” – the burning of huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and kumbhakaran which is a real spectacle to see. It celebrates the death of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama. Hustle bustle of the decorated markets, Ram-leela acts, and the big event of the burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakaran - everything is a part of this festival!
3) Durga Puja:
One of the important Hindu festivals of India, Durga Puja is celebrated with grandeur by Bengalis, throughout the country. The 10 days of fast, feast, and worship of Goddess Durga are accompanied by cultural songs, dances, and dramas. Huge and beautiful Durga idols are made and placed in specially made artistic Pandals(canopies). People dress in traditional wear and go around the pandal – hopping, praying, and feasting. It commemorates Lord Rama’s invocation of Goddess Durga before going to war with the demon king Ravana. The festivities include: Plush pandals, incredibly beautiful ten armed Durga idols, and the PUJA.
4) Ganesh Chhaturthi:
Ganesh is the beloved elephant-headed god, a favourite throughout India, and Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival that honours him. It runs for 11 days in late August or September, depending on the cycle of the moon. Similar to Durga Puja, images of Ganesh are made throughout the year and displayed during the 10-day festival. On the 11th day, called Anant Chaturdasi, the images are paraded through the streets, accompanied by singing and dancing, and finally immersed in the sea.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for holiday resorts in nearby hilly areas like Nainital, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Mananli, etc; you can always contact PuraStays, and know about their special festive packages, custom made for these kinds of festivals.
If you are looking forward to celebrate these festivals with your family, friends, partner/spouse, etc; you can always look out for holiday resorts in Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Mukteshwar. Connect with PuraStays for more details of the packages, which are custom made for such festivals.
Some of the festivals are as follows, which they prepare for, throughout the year, just like us:
1) Diwali:
It is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of India, is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. During this festival of lights, houses are decorated with clay lamps, candles, and Ashok leaves. People wear new clothes; participate in family puja, burst crackers, and share sweets with friends, families, and neighbors. The festival marks the return of Lord Rama, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, after a long exile of 14 years. Homes decorated with fancy lights, candles and clay lamps, bustling shops and markets, and fireworks and crackers.
2) Dussehra:
Dussehra, also referred to as Vijayadashami, is also among the most famous festivals of India. It is celebrated in different forms countrywide. Ramlila(enactment of scenes from Ramayana) is held everywhere for 10 days. It’s culminated with “Ravan Dahan” – the burning of huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and kumbhakaran which is a real spectacle to see. It celebrates the death of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama. Hustle bustle of the decorated markets, Ram-leela acts, and the big event of the burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakaran - everything is a part of this festival!
3) Durga Puja:
One of the important Hindu festivals of India, Durga Puja is celebrated with grandeur by Bengalis, throughout the country. The 10 days of fast, feast, and worship of Goddess Durga are accompanied by cultural songs, dances, and dramas. Huge and beautiful Durga idols are made and placed in specially made artistic Pandals(canopies). People dress in traditional wear and go around the pandal – hopping, praying, and feasting. It commemorates Lord Rama’s invocation of Goddess Durga before going to war with the demon king Ravana. The festivities include: Plush pandals, incredibly beautiful ten armed Durga idols, and the PUJA.
4) Ganesh Chhaturthi:
Ganesh is the beloved elephant-headed god, a favourite throughout India, and Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival that honours him. It runs for 11 days in late August or September, depending on the cycle of the moon. Similar to Durga Puja, images of Ganesh are made throughout the year and displayed during the 10-day festival. On the 11th day, called Anant Chaturdasi, the images are paraded through the streets, accompanied by singing and dancing, and finally immersed in the sea.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for holiday resorts in nearby hilly areas like Nainital, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Mananli, etc; you can always contact PuraStays, and know about their special festive packages, custom made for these kinds of festivals.
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