Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Delhi - Heritage - FESTIVALS - OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER

Delhi - Heritage - FESTIVALS - OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER

Dewali, the festivals of light falls during these months. This also marks the Hindu New Year. It is celebrated by lighting countless oil lamps, candles and bursting crackers. On the fifth day sisters put tilak on their brother's forehead. The festival of Govardhan is dedicated to the cows. The Birth day of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism is also celebrated in November.

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