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Independence Day

On 15th August every year,
Independence Day is
celebrated. On this day, in

1947, India became free
from British rule. The Prime

Minister of India hoists the
National Flag at the Red Fort

and addresses the Nation.

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year. On this day, in
1869, Mahatma Gandhi was born. He was a great freedom fighter. He is

called the Father of the Nation . Gandhiji celebrates his birthday with
our second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. His birthday is also
celebrated.

Religious Festivals

Dussehra

Dussehra is an important Hindu festival.
It is celebrated every year with great

pomp and show in honour of Lord Rama’s
victory over the demon king Ravana.

The story of Rama’s life is specially

enacted out in Ramlilas and other
theatrical performances which are held Dusshera

for ten days. On the tenth day, effigies of Ravana and his brother
Kumbhakarna and son Meghnatha are burnt to mark the end of evil.

Diwali

Diwali is called the Festival of Lights . People clean their homes and

shops and decorate them with earthen diya and small electric bulbs. On
Diwali night, they light oil lamps, candles and bulbs. People exchange

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