Festivals Common In Arunachal Pradesh and

Uttar Pradesh
 DIWALI

• Festival that is celebrated in both Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar

Pradesh is Diwali, also known as Deepavali. Diwali is one of the most
significant festivals in India and is celebrated with great enthusiasm
and joy across the country.

• During Diwali, people in both Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

illuminate their homes . It is a Festival that brings people together
to celebrate the triumph of light and the spirit of unity and joy.
Makar Sankranti

• One common tradition that is observed in both

Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh is the celebration
of Makar Sankranti, also known as Magh Bihu in
Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarayan in Uttar Pradesh.

• Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in

various parts of India to mark the transition of the sun
into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. It usually falls on the
14th or 15th of January every year.
 HOLI
• Holi is a vibrant and colorful festival celebrated across India and is
known as the "Festival of Colors.“

• During Holi, people in both states come together to engage in lively

and exuberant celebrations. The festival marks the arrival of spring
and the victory of good over evil.

• It is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy, with people smearing

each other with vibrant colored powders and throwing water
balloons and colored water at each other.