1. GANGAUR, RAJASTHAN

The word ‘Gangaur’ comprises the term Gan which means Lord Shiva and the latter term Gaur means Goddess Parvathi and together it signifies their bond.

2. BAISAKHI, PUNJAB

Baisakhi is a popular harvest festival of Punjab that leads to celebrations upon the beginning of the new spring. Baisakhi also is known as Vaisakhi is a popular harvest festival of Punjab that leads to celebrations upon the beginning of the new spring. It is celebrated by Hindus all over the country. The festival signifies the end of the harvest season. Farmers thank the gods for a beautiful harvest and pray for prosperity in the coming year.

3. CHITHIRAI FESTIVAL, TAMIL NADU

The Chithirai Festival is regarded as one of the biggest celebrations of the state. The festival showcases the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi, the sister of Lord Vishnu.