Harvest

Festival
What is Harvest festival

 It is the time when the crops are ready for reaping.

 Harvesting is a time of rejoice and celebration for people all over India.
 Every state in India call this festival by different names.
MAKAR SANKRANTI
 Harvest festival in North India is called as Makar Sankranti.
 It is usually celebrated on January 14th to honor the god of the
sun, Surya.
 People celebrate by flying kites.
 BAISAKHI
 It’s the harvest festival of Punjab.
 It is usually celebrated on April 13th or 14th every year.
 It is the New Year for Punjabi’s.
 Rabi crops are harvested and farmers express gratitude to God’s for good
yield.
 Punjabi’s celebrate this day by dancing Giddha and Bhangra in the fields.
 ONAM
 It is the harvest festival of Kerala.
 It is also called as festival of flowers.
 It last for four to ten days.
 It is celebrated to welcome mythical king Mahabali, whos is
said to visit Kerala at this time.
BIHU
 Bihu is celebrated in Assam.
 Three types of Bihu are celebrated in Assam.
 Rongali(New Year) is celebrated in the month of April.
 Kongali is celebrated in the month of October.
 Bhogali is celebrated in the month of January.
 PONGAL

 It’s the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.

 The word Pongal means ‘Overflowing’ which signifies abundance &
prosperity.
 It is a four day festival usually celebrated from January 14th.
HARELI
 It is the harvest festival of Chhattisgarh State.
 The word ‘Hareli’ is derived from the hindi word ‘Haryali’ which
means greenery.
 The people worship farm equipments, cows and pray to their
goddess.
 CONCLUSION
 Every festival has a social, religious and mythological value.
 It is an important part of life of Indian people.
 People celebrate these festivals with great devotions.
 They believe that festivals purify their minds and inspire them to lead a good
life.
 They celebrate harvesting festival for thanking god for providing them with
good crops.
THANK YOU
Presentation
By
Pankaj Kumar