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India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
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Festival/Event |
Location |
Religion |
Highlights |
|
Ashadi Ekadashi Wari |
Pandharpur |
Hindu (Varkari) |
Massive foot pilgrimage, devotional chants |
|
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Mumbai, Pune |
Hindu |
Giant Ganesh idols, processions, immersion |
|
Urs of Haji Ali |
Mumbai |
Islam (Sufi) |
Music, prayers, communal feast |
|
Gudi Padwa |
Statewide |
Hindu |
Maharashtrian New Year, traditional rituals |
|
Navratri & Dasara |
Tuljapur, Kolhapur |
Hindu |
Celebrations of goddess power (Shakti) |
|
Dhamma Chakra Day |
Deekshabhoomi |
Buddhist |
Buddhist prayers, processions, cultural events |