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Fairs and Festivals in Delhi

Delhi is the capital city of Indian Republic and thus has a vibrant culture. This is pretty evident from the fact that various kinds of fairs and festivals are held almost every now and then. No matter what time of the year you visit Delhi; you will find some or other fair or festival being organized. Most of these fairs or festivals are organized to showcase either the Indian culture or its technological advancement. They are organized in various parts of the city and are attended by people coming from different backgrounds and strata. Thus, besides reflecting the cultural, scientific, educational advancement, the fairs and festivals of Delhi bring cohesion among the people.
The foremost and the torchbearer among them is India International Trade Fair (IITF), popularly known as trade fair in Delhi. The Delhi Trade Fair is normally organized in the month of November (14-27). This trade pulls crowd in millions and is arguably one of the largest fair in the world in terms of footfall volume. Besides showcasing products from nearly all the states in India, it has pavilion from nearly 100 countries. This is a one-stop destination to shop whatever you like, literally, from a thing as miniscule as a needle to a thing as gigantic as an Aircraft. Then there is Art and crafts fair that showcases the vivid art and craft of India. There are stalls from nearly all the states with special emphasis on the Tribal art and crafts, fighting the war against extinction.

Delhi Auto Expo
Delhi Auto Expo, held at the Pragati Maidan, serves as a platform to showcase Indian automobile and auto-component industry. This expo has on display all the new and future automobile models.

Surajkund Crafts Mela
Surajkund Crafts Mela is held at Surajkund - near Delhi in the month of February for two weeks. Artists, painters, weavers, sculptors and craftsmen from all over the country participate in the fair.

Delhi Book Fair
Delhi Book Fair an annual fair, takes place at Pragati Maidan. All types of books, magazines, maps, teaching aids and educational computer software is displayed here.

Mango Festival
The Mango Festival is organized in the month of July and held at the Talkatora stadium and also at the Delhi Haats. This festival presents one with as many as almost 500 varieties of the king of fruits.

Qutub Festival
Qutub Festival is organized at Qutub Minar during Sharad Purnima (October-November). A classical music and dance extravaganza, it lasts for three days. Some of the most graceful and elegant performers can be seen dancing to the music here.

Bhai Dooj Festival
Bhai Dooj also known at Tikka is celebrated in October or November. It falls on the new moon day and means the day of the brother.

Christmas in Delhi
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th December. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.

Diwali Festival
the festival of lights is a major Hindu festival and is celebrated with lights all over the country.

Eid Festival
Eid celebrations takes place twice a year and and are celebrated with great pomp and show.

Holi Festival
Holi is the festival of colors and involves smearing each other with colors and throwing water on each other.

Independence Day
Independence Day on 15th August, is celebrated throughout the country with much fanfare and gaiety.

Navratri Festival
Navratri Festival dedicated to Goddes Durga is one of the most holy and revered festivals of the Hindus and lasts for nine days.

Raksha Bandhan Festival
Raksha Bandhan festival is celebrated for love and affection between brothers and sisters.

Republic Day
Republic Day On 26th January 1950 India adopted its new constitution and became a Republic.

Travel Information of Delhi

Delhi is very well connected to most important cities of the world by international flights and important cities of India are connected by domestic flights as well as by road through national highways and by vast net-work of railways. Delhi is known for its many ancient monuments like the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid and the Red Fort, temples like the ISKCON Temple and Akshardham among others. Other than that, the city is also home to many beautiful parks and gardens, museums, galleries and cultural centres. Delhi is India's main entry point for overseas visitors. Delhi is well connected, making it easy for the overseas tourist to reach Delhi by air, rail or road.

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