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  Punjab is a state in northern India that is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and delicious cuisine. Here are some of the most famous festivals celebrated in Punjab: Baisakhi : Baisakhi is a harvest festival that is celebrated on the 13th or 14th of April every year. It is one of the most important festivals in Punjab and is also known as the Punjabi New Year. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and people dress up in traditional Punjabi attire and participate in processions, dances, and other cultural activities. Lohri : Lohri is a winter festival that is celebrated on the 13th of January every year. It is primarily a Punjabi festival and is celebrated to mark the end of the winter solstice. People light bonfires and dance around them, and sing traditional Punjabi songs. Guru Nanak Jayanti: Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and people visit ...

  Gangaur Festival 2023: Celebrating Marital Happiness and Purity in Rajasthan The Gangaur festival, also known as Gauri Puja or Gauri Tritiya, is a popular and colorful festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva, and is celebrated by women and girls to pray for marital happiness, fertility, and prosperity. In 2023, the Gangaur festival will be celebrated on April 6 and April 7. This festival is observed for 18 days, starting from the day of Holi and concluding on the third day after full moon day. During this period, women and girls dress up in traditional Rajasthani attire, sing songs, and offer prayers to the Goddess Gauri. The first day of the festival is called the "Gan" day, which is when clay idols of Gauri and Shiva are made and decorated with colorful clothes, jewelry, and flowers. These idols are taken out in a procession, accompanied by music and dance, to a nearby pond or river for i...