THE 7 BEST FESTIVALS OF INDIA: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Plus BY: ROSIE JAN 16, 2026

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THE 7 BEST FESTIVALS OF INDIA: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

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Holi festival of colour

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Diwali festival of lights

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Lohri harvest celebration

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Onam in Kerala

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Ganesh chaturthi processions

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Pushkar camel fair

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