Dear Aspirants
Here we are providing you some valuable information on important Fairs and Festivals of India held in the month of August. It will help you in all Banking as well as Insurance Exams.
1. Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is conducted on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year. On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lake front is transformed into a sea of humanity with an estimated two lakh people, including tourists from abroad for watching it. For the people of each village in Kuttanad, a victory at this race for their village boat is something to be celebrated for months to come.
2. Independence Day
In India, the celebration of freedom does take the form of a festival on 15th August, or the Independence Day. While flag hoisting ceremony is a common sight all across the country, the real action takes place in Delhi at the Red Fort. The grand flag hoisting ceremony, followed by an honorary 21 gun shots and the National Anthem resonate pride, filling the air with patriotism and enthusiasm. However, what follows next is a visual treat, a spectacle to behold forever.
Discover India’s awe-inspiring cultural diversity amidst a riot of colours as famous art forms, traditions, scenes of freedom struggle, etc. of different states are portrayed dramatically through grand processions. Chivalrous demonstrations by India’s defence forces are a sight to behold forever. The Battle of the Kites is another attraction of the Independence Day.
3. Janmashtami
Sri Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the birthday of Hindu deity Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is celebrated throughout India; however, Mathura and Vrindavan are worth visiting during this occasion to witness the pomp and grandeur with which Janmashtami is celebrated in the country.
Mathura in Uttar Pradesh is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and has thousands of temples dedicated to the Almighty. During this festival, temples are beautifully adorned with rangolis and flowers to welcome Lord Krishna. Jhulanotsav is a unique feature of Janmashtami celebration in Mathura, marked by swings hanging in the courtyard of houses. Ghatas is another unique feature where the temples are adorned with the same colour of the chosen theme, including the attire of Lord Krishna. Jankis, or clay modelled figures, are also put on display throughout the city depicting various stages of Krishna’s life. The main event is held at Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, where several rituals are followed and then the Lord is served with Chappan Bhog (56 dishes). The grand Bhog is a sheer delight for travellers visiting Mathura from around the world during Janmashtami.
In Mumbai, you will somewhat different form of Janmashtami celebration. The major highlight is Dahi Handi, where an earthen pot with curd, butter and money is tied up very high and youth make human pyramids to break the Handi.
4. Teej
The astounding Pink City of Jaipur comes alive with vibrant colours, folk song and dance, delicious food and myriad expressions on the festival of Teej, a festival that marks the reunion of Hindu deities, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Teej is celebrated in the form of a fair, popularly known as Sawan Mela. A grand procession is organised from Tripolia Gate to Chaugan Stadium, featuring young girls and married women dressed in colourful red and green clothes and jewellery, and beautifully decorated horses, chariots and elephants. After the common rituals and traditions are performed in honour of Goddess Teej, a form of Goddess Parvati, people indulge in gala singing, dancing and relishing delectable Rajasthani cuisine, especially prepared for this occasion.
5. Raksha Bandhan
Also Known as Rakhi Purnima or Rakhi & is celebrated in India & Nepal. Raksha Bandhan simply means Bond of Protection. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a rakhi (a beautifully crafted and decorated thread) on the right wrist of their brothers as a reminder of love and protection. The brother vows to take care of his sister and in return offers her gifts and sweets. The festival is a wonderful way of bringing the family closer together.
6. Madras Week
Madras Day is a festival organized to commemorate the founding of the city of Madras (now Chennai) in Tamil Nadu, India. It is celebrated on 22 August every year, 22 August 1639 being the widely agreed date for the purchase of the village of Madraspatnam or Chennapatnam by East India Company factors Andrew Cogan and Francis Day from Damerla Venkatapathy, the viceroy of the Vijayanagar Empire.
The idea of a Madras Day was first suggested by Chennai-based journalist Vincent D’Souza to historian S. Muthiah during a meeting of the trustees of the Chennai Heritage foundation in 2004. Since then, Madras Day celebrations have been held every year without fail, its highlights being exhibitions, lectures, film screenings and quizzes. The Madras Day festival has registered a steady increase in popularity year after year. The 2014 and 2015 editions have lasted through August and extended into September as well, prompting demands to rename Madras Day as Madras Week or even, Madras Month.
7. The Monsoon Festival
Delhi’s Monsoon Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday this year, bringing to you a unique way of celebrating and falling in love with India’s monsoon. The much-awaited monsoon season is welcomed in Delhi with a cultural festival that encompasses everything from drama to music, dance, art, pottery, exhibition and more. An array of activities like theatre, workshops, fashion walks, visual art, etc. commemorate the marvellous monsoon, depicting the love that nature has towards this season and how it connects to human emotions. One of the biggest aspects of this festival is that all atrocities of modern life are prohibited here; rather it plays with the richness of human soul to contemplate over the awakening of monsoon in India.
8. Gogamedi Fair
The Gogamedi Fair is a traditional Rajasthani cattle and handicraft fair. It’s held to pay tribute to regional hero Gogaji, believed to be a snake God. One of the big attractions of the fair is the rustic singing and dancing. It starts on Goga Navami, the ninth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) in the Hindu month Bhadrapad, and goes for three days.
9. Jhapan Mela
Another snake festival, Jhapan means a stage set up to exhibit tricks with snakes. And that’s exactly what happens at the Jhapan Mela. Snake charmers, called Jhampanias, bring king cobras and other snakes in cane baskets and perform astonishing acts with them. The festival, which is largely of tribal origin, is celebrated in honor of the serpent Goddess Manasa, the daughter of Lord Shiva. She’s worshiped for good rainfall and fertile land. It takes place on the last day of the Bengali month of Shraban/Shravan (mid August).
10. Behdienkhlam festival
The annual Behdienkhlam is one of the prime festival of Meghalaya, celebrated during the monsoon season in the month of July at Jaintia Hills. This is the festival of tribal Pnar people, Young men make a symbolic gesture of driving away of the evil spirit and dancing in the muddy pool of water is main attraction. There are other monsoon festivals also celebrated at north east India such as Nongkrem Dance, Reh Festival, Cheiraoba festival, Moatsu and Ambubasi Mela.
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