The
major festivals of the state include Lohri, Holi, Holla Mohalla,
Baisakhi, Dusshera and Deepawali etc. Popular fairs include Muktsar
fair, rural sports, chhapar fair, fair of Baba Sodal and Haribhallabh
Sangeet Mela.
Lohri Lohri
marks the culmination of winter, and is celebrated on the 13th day of
January in the month of Paush or Magh, a day before Makar Sankranti. For
Punjabis, this is more than just a festival; it is also an example of a
way of life.
More…HoliHoli is
the festival of colour. It is the festival which gives maximum fun and amusements to both
men and women. Four days before the festival, married women play Holi with their men folk by throwing
coloured
water on them. The day following Holi, Dhulandi (Phag), men folk throw
water on women who retaliate by a mock beating with sticks or kolras
(twisted cloth strips).
More…Holla MohallaIt is a popular fair held a day after the Holi. The
highlight
of this fair is a spectacular display of fencing and tent-pegging, as
the Nihang Sikhs show off their legendary martial equestrian skills.
The festival being an occasion to rejoice is also a
time to
restore faith in the Khalsa Panth and rededicate oneself to the service
of the community. Everyone, irrespective of their social standing,
involves themselves in kar seva - manual labour, like helping in the
langars, or public kitchens, cleaning the gurudwaras, and
washing dishes etc.
The festival is celebrated grandly at Anandpur Sahib. Thousands of people visit the
shrine
to participate in prayers. The symbol of this festival is to understand
the duty of an individual with responsibilities towards the society.
BaisakhiBaisakhi
is a seasonal festival with a special accent. It is celebrated all over
the State on the first of Baisakh. This is the time when harvest is
gathered in and the farmer exults in the fulfillment of his year's hard
work. The Punjab's famous Bhangra and Giddha are inextricably linked
with this festival.
More…DeepawaliDiwali
is celebrated in Punjab with great enthusiasm and enjoyed by every
people irrespective of religion and faith. This is the time for everyone
to rejoice, looking forward to a bright future. Enthusiastically it’s
magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity.
Diwali - the festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of righteousness and lifting of spiritual darkness.
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