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India has countless festivals that attract tourists with colour and noise. Here are some tips for witnessing and attending India's festival celebrations.

Holi, India's most colorful festival, is just around the corner. Find out about Holi origins and traditions and how to celebrate.

The organisers of the Sri Drowpathy Amman Fire Walking Festival claim theirs is the biggest annual firewalking festival in Asia.

The last Friday in April is National Arbor Day, as declared by President Nixon in 1970. All 50 states and many countries observe some form of Arbor Day.

Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi takes place on August 5, 2009. The Hindu festival is a chance for people worldwide to celebrate the bond of protection and friendship.

Hindus celebrate Makar Sankranti in diverse ways symbolizing the unity in diversity that is the essence of Hinduism. Makar Sankranti is also steeped in Hindu mythology.