As Maharashtra is a big state, it is home to many
religions. The state also nurtures different traditions with diverse
communities. Maharashtrians are fun loving people, so that might be
another reason why the state has lots of different festivals.
Apart from the main festivals of Eid, Holi, Deewali and other
festivals, which are celebrated, all over India, there are other
festivals, which are celebrated locally and regionally in Maharashtra.
Songs, dance and mouth watering cuisines accompany almost every
festivals.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the most important festival in Maharashtra. It is
celebrated for ten days with huge fun fare. Banganga Festival, Kalidas
Festival, Ellora Festival and Elephanta Festival are the festivals
organized by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. Classical
music and dance are the main attractions of these festivals.
Kojagiri Poornima or Ashwin Poornima, Ganga Dashahara, Banganga
Festival, Nag Panchami, Wat Pournima, Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Palkhi
Festival are some of the important festivals of Maharashtra.
