There are many Hindu religious festivals around the world. Festivals usually celebrate events in Hindu mythology, usually in line with seasonal changes.
India Celebrates Independence Day with Flag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana, speech by the Prime Minister of India and President of India.
Onam is an annual holiday and festival celebrated in Kerala, India.
Pongal, also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day harvest festival of South India, particularly in the Tamil community.