Indian Festival ( November - December )
Muharram, Bihar, Pushkar Mela, Christmas Day
Muharram: Muslim. Commemoration of Imam Hussain's martyrdom. Tiger dancers lead processions of colourful replicas of martyr's tomb. Colourful, particularly at Lucknow.
Bihar: Largest cattle fair in the world; 1 month Sonepur, Patna; on banks of the Ganges.
Pushkar Mela: Pushkar, near Ajmer, Rajasthan. Important and colourful. Camel and cattle fair, attended by Rajputs from miles around. Camel races and acrobatics etc.
Christmas Day: National: Most exuberantly celebrated in Goa, Bombay, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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