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Major Religious Festivals in India

A comprehensive overview of the prominent religious festivals celebrated by Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Sindhi.

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Culture on the edge: India's strategy for preserving parsi & sindhi heritage

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An analytical deep-dive into the vibrant festivals of parsis and sindhis, and the latest government schemes like PM-VIKAS aimed at their preservation.

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Decoding Buddhist & Jain festivals: India's living heritage as a soft power Tool

12 November 2025

Explore the profound philosophy and contemporary relevance of Buddhist & Jain festivals, linking ancient traditions to India's modern soft power strategy.

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Faith, freedom & friction: christian festivals and minority rights in India's Evolving Legal Landscape

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An analytical deep-dive into the celebration of christian festivals in India amidst the evolving legal challenges of anti-conversion laws and minority.

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A deep-dive UPSC analysis of major islamic festivals in India, examining their significance and the critical balance between religious freedom and state.

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India's festivals: from UNESCO's garba to the kumbh mela | UPSC art & culture Deep Dive

12 November 2025

Explore India's vibrant festivals, from garba's 2023 UNESCO recognition to the scale of Kumbh Mela, with in-depth analysis for the UPSC CSE.

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India's Festive Mosaic: Constitutionalism, Pluralism, and the Spirit of Celebration

24 November 2025

Explore India's rich tapestry of religious festivals, their constitutional safeguards, socio-economic roles.

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India's Religious Festivals: A Cultural Tapestry of Unity, Economy, and Governance (UPSC Deep Dive)

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An in-depth analysis of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and other major religious festivals in India.

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India's Syncretic Soul: A UPSC Deep Dive into Religious Festivals and Governance

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An analytical guide to India's major religious festivals, their socio-political relevance, recent policy shifts, and importance for the UPSC exam.

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