Uttar Pradesh celebrates many festivals, but here are the 10 most famous festivals of Uttar Pradesh with short descriptions, suitable for school answers:
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Famous Festivals of Uttar Pradesh
1. Diwali
The festival of lights. Homes are decorated with lamps and candles to celebrate
the victory of good over evil.
2. Holi
The festival of colors. Holi of Mathura and Vrindavan is world-famous
and celebrates Lord Krishna.
3. Kumbh
Mela
The largest religious gathering in the world, held at Prayagraj.
Pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganga.
4. Ram
Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, mainly in Ayodhya
with grand processions.
5. Janmashtami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, especially in Mathura,
with devotional songs and dances.
6. Navratri
& Dussehra
Navratri honors Goddess Durga, and Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Rama
over Ravana.
7. Maha
Shivratri
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, devotees fast and visit temples like
Varanasi.
8. Eid-ul-Fitr
Celebrated by Muslims after Ramadan with prayers, sweets, and sharing
happiness.
9. Eid-ul-Adha
(Bakrid)
Celebrates sacrifice and devotion, observed with prayers and charity.
10. Dev
Deepawali
Celebrated in Varanasi, where thousands of lamps light up the
ghats of the Ganga.
