India is the Land of Festivals: 5 Amazing Aspects of Festivals to be Proud Of
Festivities are a wholehearted way to immerse ourselves in joyous encounters among this otherwise stale daily life!
India has found their place in the world as the country to celebrate innumerable festivals across the year. This is possible due to the huge amount of diverse cultures that reside within India. Be it religious customs like Diwali & Holi among Hindus and Eid in Muslims or Christmas among Christians, India amps up the celebration to the maximum. Even many tribal festivals are also celebrated in India, giving the country its uniqueness. So what's actually amazing about the festivals that make it so special and grand? Here in this article we will try to look into 5 aspects of the festivals that make it matter to the masses.
A Grand Escape from the Monotony of Daily Life
People remain immersed in their work throughout the year. While the children spend time studying, going through the same routine everyday in school or colleges. Festivals seem to break this routine and make the mind free from the everyday complexities. People flock together at the festival premises irrespective of their age, class and backgrounds. This respite from daily monotony to indulge in enjoyable moments make festivals really special to the masses.
Strengthening of Harmony
Festivals enhance the harmony among a family, a community or sometimes even a whole town. People gather and talk in festivals, share stories about their daily lives and connect with each other. They take part in games and the co-operative mindset grows.
Cultures and Traditions Live on
Festivals are the platform through which the cultural values of a community or a place express itself. The themes of the festivals reflect the traditions, the rituals affiliated with the festivals become the identity of the event.
Boost to the Economy
Festivals also help in booming up the economy of a place or state or country. Generally, the local people of lower spectrum get hugely benefited from these. In many festivals, fairs take place surrounding the location. This, in turn, helps the local businesses to flourish for a small time. From food stalls to clothing apparels, even the wheels and other various ride owners make huge profit from the events.
Amazing Destinations for the Travellers
People having 'wanderlust' always wait eagerly for the festivals. They can explore new destinations to celebrate the festival, quenching the thirst of wandering feel easier than ever on these celebratory occasions. Collecting souvenirs from different places on earth also drives them during the festivals.
