Festivals in India are deeply rooted in religious traditions, regional heritage, and agricultural cycles, celebrated with immense enthusiasm and color.
* **Major Festivals:** Diwali (Festival of Lights), Holi (Festival of Colors), Eid al-Fitr, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas, and Pongal/Makar Sankranti. * **Cultural & Global Events:** The Kumbh Mela (recognized as the largest peaceful gathering of humans on Earth), the Pushkar Camel Fair (Rajasthan), the Hornbill Festival (Nagaland), and the Rann Utsav (Gujarat). * **National Days:** Republic Day (January 26), featuring a massive cultural and military parade in New Delhi, and Independence Day (August 15).