Magic of Monsoon Festivals in India
Festival plays a very important role in bring joy and excitement in heart maintaining peace and harmony which is so important during this fast and busy urban life.
People come together meet relatives and friends , have amazing delicacies following rituals and traditions which is amazing way to keep the traditions and rituals alive and be connected to our roots.
Festivals help make people unite, spend time together buy new clothes, exchange gifts, which give them some break from the mundane work routine, traffic jams of cities, work and family pressure.
Gathering together with family and friends during the festival season makes the heart feel light and it adds some happiness and joy to life which helps in making beautiful memories together.
The most beautiful part of my country India is no matter how busy our lives and the amount and loads of work and pressure everyone takes during the festival season everyone whether it’s children or adults or even senior citizens feels excited to celebrate the festivals with full zeal and enthusiasm.
Best part is every ritual has some or other logic involved some denote respect for humanity, love, and peace for others and some will denote respect for the nature, season , God which is so amazing.
We have reasons to celebrate everything around us whether it’s respect for nature, seasons of the year, relations, or celebrating humanity, and the basic logic to every festival is to come together with our closed ones and take a break from the hectic life and have some fun and joy and try to remember and respect the rituals and culture of our country in so much hustle and bustle and live life.
Here are some amazing festivals celebrated in India during the monsoon season:
Teej
This is the most beautiful and colourful festival celebrated in Rajasthan mainly and the northern parts of the Indian.
As we live in Delhi but my family is from Rajasthan and my heart is still in Rajasthan there are so many beautiful memories of this festivals
Mainly this festival is celebrated by ladies they wear beautiful clothes, put henna on their hand which they believe brings good fortunes.
Buy beautiful bangles and lehengas and celebrate with full joy coming together with each other dancing and singing.
Living in Delhi you can experience the vibe of this festival in Delhi Haat .
Where traditional music, and programs are held .
Beautiful bangles, traditional clothes, and authentic food are served which is treat to eyes and heart.
And if you go to Rajasthan during this festival you will find an amazing vibe of celebration everywhere in the market.
Ghewar, a traditional Rajasthani dessert, is intricately prepared during the Teej festival. This disc-shaped sweet, made from flour, ghee, and sugar syrup, boasts a honeycomb texture and is often garnished with nuts and saffron. Enjoyed as a symbol of festivity and cultural heritage, Ghewar is an integral part of Teej celebrations, adding a touch of sweetness to the monsoon festivities.
Raksha Bandhan
It is the festival of brother and sister celebrated during the month of August.
This is the most amazing culture of our country denoting that brother will take care of their sisters from every evil and hardship and protect them from every difficulty .
Sister ties Rakhi to their brother’s wrist asking for the promise to protect and support her for life.
Brothers will give gifts to the sister and the whole family get together for this amazing tradition with full excitement and zeal.
Markets are full of Rakhi, and gifts and sisters put henna on their hands and the market is full of henna artists everywhere making amazing designs on the hands of girls.
The market looks so beautiful during this time with beautiful lights, and colourful decorations everywhere full of Rakhi and Gift which was my favourite festival since childhood.
Everyone dresses up so beautifully and has amazing delicacy going to relative houses to celebrate the festival which full of excitement and joy.
Janmashtami
It’s the festival celebrating the birth of lord Krishna and the most beautiful and colourful festival.
Celebrated by dancing and singing on beautiful songs of Radha Krishna which make people happy and joy.
All over the world, it is celebrated with excitement and joy.
Going to any temple you can hear beautiful Bhajans and Aarti and decoration is done in every temple of Radha Krishna.
People do fast for God which is completely the choice of anyone who wants to showcase love and respect towards God .
Everyone dance and sing together they put dahi handi in temples.
Amazing sweets and delicious food is being prepared for the celebration and people find so much peace and joy in celebrating the festivals all together forgetting all the hardships life throws every day.
Onam
Kerala’s colourful harvest festival, Onam, commemorates the return of the mythical King Mahabali with lavish feasts, boat races, and folk dances. During the ten-day Onam celebration, elaborate floral displays called Pookalam are shown, demonstrating the artistic talent of the Keralan people. During Onam, traditional dances like Thiruvathirakali enthral onlookers as the Chenda drum’s rhythmic beats fill Kerala’s streets. A gastronomic spectacle comprising a wide variety of delectable vegetarian meals, Onam’s feast is served on banana leaves and symbolizes the abundance of the harvest season. Teams of rowers compete furiously on Kerala’s tranquil backwaters during the famous Vallam Kali, or snake boat race, which takes place around Onam and attracts spectators from all over the world.
Ganesh Chaturthi
The lively holiday of Ganesh Chaturthi, which honours Lord Ganesha, is celebrated with great devotion as intricately carved idols are placed in homes and public pandals and worshipped. Enchanting sounds of traditional drums resonating across the streets, joyful processions, and devotional singing all highlight the ten-day celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. The aroma of modaks and other traditional sweets fills houses on Ganesh Chaturthi as offerings are made in honour of the much-loved elephant-headed god. During the event, which represents fresh starts and the removal of barriers, worshippers ask Lord Ganesha for his blessings on success, prosperity, and knowledge. The great immersion ceremony held on Ganesh Chaturthi, in which idols are submerged in bodies of water, represents the cycle of creation and disintegration and is a display of devotion and unity.
Devotees admire the gorgeous Ganesh idols artisans create over several months, exhibiting their talent and ingenuity. The idols are then exquisitely embellished. To preserve the sacredness of the celebration while protecting the environment, an increasing number of people are participating in the eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi movement by making idols and decorations out of biodegradable materials. As people from all walks of life come together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, it fosters a spirit of friendship and collective worship.
Conclusion
Every festival celebrated in different parts of the country is a unique example of beautiful culture and traditions.
Following the sacred rituals respecting nature, God and offering Gratitude towards him for this amazing life experience.
Gathering together exchanging gifts, and sweets, dancing and singing together, and making memories for life are amazing ways to celebrate life and show gratitude and happiness towards God and nature .
Come and become the part of this magical journey of beautiful festival vibe in the country.
