Rath
Yatra
(Puri, Orissa)
This spectacular chariot festival is held at
the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri. Images of Lord
Jagannath - the Lord of the Universe, his sister Subhadra
and brother Balbhadra are taken out in procession in three
immense chariots. The main chariot is 14 meters high and 10 meters
square with 16 wheels. Thousands of devotees pull these chariots to
Gundicha Mandir, a temple 1.5 km away.
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakr-Id)
(All over India)
This Muslim festival is celebrated all over
the country. Prayers are offered in the mosques and special delicacies
are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.
International Mango Festival
(Delhi)
Savour innumerable varieties of mango - the
king of fruits, at the unique Mango Festival in Delhi. Cultural
programmes make this a lively event.
