Along with Kashmir, Jammu is also the most important state for India. It is a place of great cultural diversity and culture. Although it is famous for its Islamic religion, Kashmir also has a large number of Hindus who celebrate their holidays with great joy and happiness. Apart from celebrating national holidays like Diwali or Holi, Kashmir also has local festivals. They are organized by local communities and all people participate in them regardless of their beliefs. Some festivals such as the Hemis festival are held as an annual national holiday to ensure that everyone participates. Celebrations should unite people. Here, we take a look at some of the popular festivals in Kashmir.

Holi is a festival held in March. Holi was celebrated grandly across the state. Jammu in India. Kashmiri Holi is also known as the festival of colors. This festival is celebrated every year in March and is celebrated for 2 days. The first day is marked by prayers and fasting. Bonfires are lit in the evening to celebrate the victory of good over evil. It also symbolizes the end of brutal winters. The second day begins with people playing with color and colored water.

Lohri is also often called the festival of Maghi. This festival is held between January and February every year in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This festival is a celebration of the last day of sowing Rabi, also known as winter crops. This day usually marks the beginning of winter. The festival is celebrated with community bonfires, dances and traditional songs. Chajja dance is an important part of the festival. Young people perform Hajj with colored paper and then dance from drums in the streets.

Baisakhi is an important festival celebrated by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It is celebrated on 13th April which is the thirteenth day of the month. Baisakhi is the celebration of the first day of spring or "Baisakh" in the traditional sense of "Baisakh" and it celebrates the end of winter. It is the beginning of the new year for Sikhs. It is mainly a rural program. Pandaga is the festival of planting a new crop. It is common for people to bathe in the Ganges on that day. Various village festivals showcase and combine bhangra with wrestling and archery. Today is considered auspicious for marriages.

"Sri Rama Navami" marks the birth of Lord Rama, the king of Ayodhya and the protagonist of the ancient epic "Ramayana". He is also known as "Kalyanotsavam". Navami is also the time to celebrate the marriage of Rama and Sita. The festival lasts for 10 days. Devotees of the festival fast and offer prayers to Lord Rama in many temples. Temples are decorated with flowers.Towns and cities host rathyatras. The state is home to the epic religious tale known as the "Ramayana". This time of year is seen by many as a time for prosperity and shopping for new clothing. They use flowers and candles to adorn their homes. "Bhajans" are hymns recited in honor of Lord Rama.

In Hindi, Navratri means "nine nights." The state of Jammu and Kashmir celebrates this event, known as the festival of nine nights, once a year. The Mother Goddess, sometimes referred to as Divya Shakti or the Shakti of the Universe, is the object of the festival. Folk music is played and colorful costumes are worn during this celebration. Offerings are made to the goddess of devotion and love, Durga. Young ladies can wear mouli.

"Festival of Lights" is how people refer to Diwali, also known as Diwali. This event honors the day that King Rama of Ayodhya killed the evil demon Ravana. When he came back after winning, the ghost welcomed him with crackers and lit candles. Jammu and Kashmir celebrates The festival is a grand celebration complete with fireworks, lamps, and crackers. In the state, the festival is observed on Amavasya or Amavasya Day.

Kashmir celebrates the festival of Hemis. The largest monastery in Kashmir, Hemis Gompa, hosts the Hemis festival. The celebration honors the anniversary of Padmasambhava's birth, who established Buddhism in Tibet. Every year, during the fifth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar, this festival is observed. This event has been designated as a national holiday by the government. The festival's centerpiece is the 'Cham' dance, which is played on a variety of instruments.

Some of India's best tulip gardens can be found in Kashmir. The place to celebrate the tulip festival is Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, where thousands of tulips bloom in the spring. Tourist activity is at its peak during this time after the winter snow. One of the most popular festivals of Kashmir, the Tulip Festival attracts many filmmakers who try to film a very romantic musical without having to travel to exotic locations.

The Shikara festival is held on Dal Lake in Srinagar. The festival started in 2016 to boost tourism. Shikaras also known as boats are beautifully decorated and painted during the festival. In between shikaras many races like dragon race and canoe polo matches take place. This festival takes place from July to August.

The Indus Darshan ceremony is held every year on the full moon night of Guru Purnima day. It takes place in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir. The festival was first held in 1997 and holds the same significance. The purpose of this festival is to honor and worship the river Sindhu. It is an important festival for all Hindus in Kashmir and has important religious significance.

Kashmir can be a place of constant conflict with neighboring countries. Although it is known for its tension, this beautiful place never fails to celebrate the joys of life. Festivals are times of celebration and joy. They bring people together and create a strong bond between them. Local festivals in Kashmir are organized to bring people together into a united society. They also attract a lot of tourists, which generate significant revenue for the state. Kashmiri festivals symbolize cultural peace across the state