June
Fairs & Festivals
GANGA DUSSEHRA (Uttar Pradesh)
In this festival ten days are devoted to the worship of the River Ganga. According
to the legends, Gangavataran or the descent of the Ganga, happened at this time.
Devotess touch the river water, bathe in it, and take the river clay home to
venerate. In Haridwar, aratis are performed at twilight and a large number of
devotees meditate on her serene banks.
HEMIS
FESTIVAL (Jammu & Kashmir)
Is celebrated at Hemis, the biggest Buddhist Monastery in Ladakh to mark the
birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. Splendid masked dances are performed
to the accompaniment of cymbals, drums and long horns. A colourful fair, displaying
some beautiful handicrafts, is the special highlight of the festival.
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