Festivals of Maharashtra     

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Festivals of Maharashtra are common with other states of India and only some are unique. The people of Maharashtra are vibrant and vivacious who celebrate all the festivals with enthusiasm. The Festivals give us the true idea of the culture of Maharashtra and the traditions and rituals of the state.

Songs and dance accompany each and every festival here and they add to the joy and enthusiasm of the people. The festivals are dotted all round the year in the Maharashtrian calendar. People love festivals here and the list of festivals celebrated is:

• Ganesh Chaturthi is the most liked festival here and lord Ganesha is believed as the God of wisdom and this festival is celebrated with dance and music and great events.
• Diwali is the festival of lights and beautiful festival celebrated with lights and rangoli and lots of fire crakers.

• Makar Snakrati is the festival of kites.
• Gudhi Padwa is celebrated as Hindu New Year.
• Nag Panchmi is celebrated to worship snakes and they are worshiped by the people of Maharashtra.
• Pola is the festival of harvest and is celebrated by the farmers.
• Gokul Ashtami is celebrated as it the birth date of Lord Krishna.

There are many other festivals celebrated by the people here.