Fun and Interesting Facts About India That Might Surprise You Part-6
1.Holi is much more than a colorful powder festival
Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is the popular Hindu spring festival celebrated across India and Nepal. Holi’s name comes from “Holika”, the sister of demon King “Hiranyakashyap,” and it signifies the victory of good over evil. It also marks the end of the winter season, welcoming the spring.
While the festival is well known for its colorful powders, water also is a big part of the event as many people use water balloons to engage in water fights with family and friends.
Beyond being a national festival in India, these days, Holi is celebrated by Hindus all over the world.
2.India has the highest population of vegetarians
It’s estimated that between 15% and 30% of India’s population follow a strict vegetarian diet, while many others will only consume fish and no land animals.
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Vegetarianism is so widely spread that even western food chains like KFC provide a vegetarian menu for restaurant patrons.
3.There are A LOT of holidays
In 2019, India recorded 26 official holidays, including Independence Day, Deepavali, Holi, and Christmas.
The wide range of celebrations comes from the fact that so many different cultural groups are blended in the Indian population, leading to a plethora of holidays and festivals.
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