82.Short Essay and Article on India — A Country of Festivals

A number of festivals are celebrated in different parts of India in a variety of ways. Write an article in not more than 120 words on ‘India — A Country of Festivals’.

Ans. India — A Country of Festivals

India is a country of festivals. They are the soul and heart of our country. Our country has rich traditions and cultural heritage, and our festivals reflect this richness. These festivals are national, social, cultural and religious in character.

In national festivals, we remember our leaders, reformers, and great men—the architects of our country who reformed and contributed to the richness of our heritage. In religious festivals, we celebrate the birth anniversaries of the Gurus, Saints, and great seers. We also celebrate Durga Puja, Diwali, Dussehra, Eid, etc. In social festivals, we celebrate the change in seasons, and harvesting the crops, e.g., Basant Panchmi, Vaisakhi, etc. In cultural festivals, we glorify dance, music and the arts. During the celebrations of all these festivals, our great national character comes out. We unite irrespective of caste, creed or colour.

These festivals are important for us in many ways. They provide us with a healthy and important diversion from the monotonous routine of life. We forget the worries and fears of our dull life and relax, and enjoy celebrations along with our friends and relatives. It rejuvenates us.