The important festivals celebrated in the state include Diwali, Dussera, Holi, Gugga Naumi, Ram Naumi, Bhai Duj, Solono (Raksha Bandhan) and bathing at Sohna.
Diwali This is the festival of light which is celebrated all over the state. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Deepawali commemorates the return of Lord Rama by completing his exile of 14 years. The festival usually comes in the month of Oct-Nov.
More… HoliHoli is the festival of colour. Four days before the festival, married women
play Holi with their men folk by throwing coloured water on them. The
day following Holi, Dhulandi (Phag), men folk throw water on women who
retaliate by a mock beating with sticks or kolras (twisted cloth
strips).
More… DusseraThe preparation of this festival
starts a month before the day of Dussera. During this period the
Ramlila Plays are held and it comes to an end on this day with the
blazing of Ravana.
More… Gagga Naumi The festival is observed in the month of August-September. It is a festival to worship snakes. A tradition is connected with this festival.
A number of legends have clustered around Gugga Pir or Zahir Pir (the
saint). He is also referred to as Baggar wala because of his grave near
Dadrewa near Ganga nagar, a tract over which he is said to have ruled.
He was reputed to have the power of curing people of snake-bite. Monday
is his day, the date being 9th. The shrine is distinguished by its
square shape with minarets and domed roof. It is called 'Mari'
Bathing at Sohna Sohna
is a small town known for its hot spring which has medicinal
properties. Thousands of people gather at this site to take bath in this
sulphur spring. The festival falls on Somwati Amavas (new moon on Monday) which is considered doubly auspicious.
Surajkund Crafts Mela Surajkund is a place of international importance because the famous Surajkund Crafts Mela is held annually in the month of February and continued for two weeks. The fair was launched in 1981 by the Haryana State Tourism Corporation to promote the talent among young artists from all over the country.
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