Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities?

India is a colorful country where people of all religious backgrounds live harmoniously. People of different religions celebrate their festivals throughout the year. Hindus all over the country celebrate Holi, Diwali and Dussehra. Jains celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, Buddhists celebrate Buddh Purnima. Sikhs celebrate Lohri, Baisakhi. Hindus in North India celebrate Makar Sankranti, while South Indians celebrate Pongal on the same day. In north east, people celebrate Bihu, which spreads the delight of spring while Sikhs celebrate the same days as Baisakhi. Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti: These are National festivals and hence, people of all communities celebrate them.