Baisakhi, Pooram, Id-Ul-Zuha, Bakrid, Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramzan Id, Urs Ajmer Sharif, Meenakshi Kalyanam
Baisakhi: Northern India, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu; Hindu Solar New Year. Bhangra dancing. Women wear yellow saris.
Pooram: Trichur: New Moon. Spectactular sight of large number of elephants carrying ceremonial umbrellas going round the temple; midnight fireworks display.
Id-Ul-Zuha: ( Bakrid ): Muslim, National: The most celebrated Islamic festival in India, commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham.
Id-Ul-Fitr ( Ramzan Id ): Muslim, National: Celebration to mark the end of the month of Ramadan.
Meenakshi Kalyanam: Madurai. Marriage of Meenakshi with Lord Shiva. Colourful temple festival. Deities borne by colossal chariot. Ten day festival.
Fair: Rajasthan:
Urs Ajmer Sharif. Ajmer, 6 days. Religious cultural and commercial extravaganza dedicated to the Sufi. Music; no procession.
