6 Questions
What is the main purpose of festivals?
To celebrate important events
Which of the following festivals is not a National Festival of India?
Gurpurab
What is common among all National Festivals in India?
They are celebrated countrywide
Which of the following is an example of a Religious Festival?
Holi
What is the impact of festivals on our homes?
They give a new and fresh look to our homes
What is common among all festivals?
They develop a feeling of love and brotherhood
Study Notes
Festivals
- A festival is a day of celebrating an important event and a time of enjoyment and fun that develops a feeling of love and brotherhood.
- Festivals give homes a new and fresh look as people clean and decorate them.
Types of Festivals
- There are two types of festivals: National festivals and Religious festivals.
National Festivals
- National Festivals of India include Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.
- These festivals are celebrated by every citizen of India.
- National Festivals are celebrated countrywide in all States and Union Territories.
- National holidays are observed all over India on these days.
Religious Festivals
- Examples of Religious festivals include Holi, Diwali, Gurpurab, Dussehra, Eid, and Christmas.
- These festivals are celebrated by people of different religions.
- Some religious festivals are specific to certain states, such as:
- Pongal
- Onam
- Durga Puja
- Baisakhi
- Bihu
- Rath-Yatra
Learn about the various types of festivals celebrated in India, including National and Religious festivals, and their significance.
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