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Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra

The country of India is a prime example of the phrase “unity in diversity”. The country of India boasts of being an amalgamation of several various cultures, religions, races and languages. Though the backgrounds of the different parts of the country are entirely different, they are bound by a mutual history, mutual destiny and a mutual identity. Living Cultures in Maharashtra form an integral part of the Living Cultures of India. The vibrant culture of he state of Maharashtra is evident through the Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Fairs and Festivals bring the whole community together and imbibes a feeling of brotherhood among the rejoicing people of Maharashtra.
The people Maharashtra celebrate life itself as they have great reverence to the sanctity of life. Automatically most of their festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and spirit. These festivals provide a unique opportunity to understand the rich culture of the state of Maharashtra. The customs and rituals are colorful and vibrant. Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra are accompanied by dance, songs, music and food, and the entire atmosphere is jubilant and extremely festive. The festivals of Maharashtra provide opportunity to organize various fairs. In these Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra a large number of men, women and children enjoy themselves.
Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra are the major places for renowned artists, painters, dancers, musicians, weavers and sculptors to showcase their skills in public. Some of the most noted traditional festivals celebrated by the people of Maharashtra are
  • Narali Pournima
  • Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Gokul Ashtami
  • Pola
  • Gudhi Padwa
  • Diwali
  • Dussehra
  • Holi
  • Makar Sankrant
Some of the contemporary festivals celebrated with great festivity are The Pune Festival, The Elephanta Festival, The Banganga Festival, The Kalidas Festival, The Ellora Festival, to name just a few. Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra undoubtedly showcase the rich cultural past of Maharashtra.
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