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Rath
Yatra (Puri,
Orissa)
This
spectacular chariot festival is held at the famous Jagannath
Temple at Puri. Images of Lord Jagannath - the
Lord of the Universe, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra
are taken out in procession in three immense chariots. The main
chariot is 14 meters high and 10 meters square with 16 wheels. Thousands
of devotees pull these chariots to Gundicha Mandir, a temple
1.5 km away.
Id-ul-Zuha
(Bakr-Id) (All
over India)
This
Muslim festival is celebrated all over the country. Prayers are
offered in the mosques and special delicacies are prepared and served
among family and friends on the occasion.
International
Mango Festival (Delhi)
Savour
innumerable varieties of mango - the king of fruits, at the unique
Mango Festival in Delhi. Cultural programmes make this a
lively event.
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