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**Festivals in Himachal Pradesh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu**

### Himachal Pradesh

1. **Navratri**:

  - Celebrated for nine days, this festival honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

  - People dress in traditional attire and participate in Garba and Dandiya Raas dances.

  - The festival is marked by feasting, singing, and dancing.

2. **Dussehra**:

  - Celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

  - The festival is marked by the burning of effigies of Ravana and his brothers.

  - People participate in processions and enjoy traditional food.

3. **Lohri**:

  - Celebrates the harvest season and the birth of Lord Sun.

  - People gather around bonfires, sing folk songs, and share traditional food.

### Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu

1. **Nariyal Poornima**:

  - Celebrates the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the fishing season.

  - People gather at the seashore to offer coconuts to the gods.

  - The festival is marked by water sports and cultural performances.

2. **Holi**:

  - Celebrates the victory of good over evil.

  - People throw colored water and powders at each other.

  - The festival is marked by feasting and traditional dances.

3. **Diwali**:

  - Celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

  - People light lamps, decorate their homes, and exchange gifts.

  - The festival is marked by feasting and traditional sweets.

### Food

### Himachal Pradesh

1. **Dham**:

  - A traditional Himachali dish made with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

  - Often served with a variety of pickles and chutneys.

2. **Madra**:

  - A traditional Himachali dish made with lentils and spices.

  - Often served with rice or roti.

3. **Shrikhand**:

  - A sweet dish made with yogurt and sugar.

  - Often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

### Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu

1. **Khichdi**:

  - A traditional Gujarati dish made with rice and lentils.

  - Often served with a variety of vegetables and spices.

2. **Handvo**:

  - A traditional Gujarati dish made with a mixture of lentils and vegetables.

  - Often served with a variety of chutneys and pickles.

3. **Doodh Pak**:

  - A traditional Gujarati dessert made with milk and sugar.

  - Often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

### Dress

### Himachal Pradesh

1. **Kurta Pyjama**:

  - A traditional Himachali outfit consisting of a long tunic and loose pants.

  - Often worn with a turban or a scarf.

2. **Phiran**:

  - A traditional Himachali coat made with wool or silk.

  - Often worn with a turban or a scarf.

3. **Dhoti**:

  - A traditional Himachali garment made with cotton or silk.

  - Often worn with a kurta or a phiran.

### Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu

1. **Kurti**:

  - A traditional Gujarati outfit consisting of a long tunic.

  - Often worn with leggings or a skirt.

2. **Salwar Kameez**:

  - A traditional Gujarati outfit consisting of a long tunic and loose pants.

  - Often worn with a dupatta or a scarf.

3. **Dhoti**:

  - A traditional Gujarati garment made with cotton or silk.

  - Often worn with a kurta or a phiran.

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