Valentine’s Day Celebration in India

The Valentine’s Day is indeed growing in popularity in India. In India, the festival is celebrated on February 14th every with the true spirit of love and romance. The festival has its roots in the West and St Valentine is regarded as an apostle of love. India which is a perfect blend of diversified cultures and traditions, has also accepted this festival of love with warm gestures. In India, the media has also played a big role to promote this festival.

Indian people take this day to show their love towards the beloved ones. The Valentine’s Day here is not only meant for the couples, many families in the country also celebrate the day with relatives and friends. In major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi, the occasion is marked with exciting night life. In the city of Pune, located in the western part of India, people go out to different places and have fun & entertainment with families and friends. Another place in the country where Valentine’s Day is celebrated in a big way is Goa. In fact, Valentine’s Day celebration in Goa, where a large number of Christians reside, is an extravagant affair.

In India, celebrations on this day also face protests and oppositions from some quarters. The festive feeling however overpowers all oppositions.
 

Valentine’s Day Celebrations in India

The Valentine’s Day is gradually getting larger acceptance in the country. The event is very much popular among the college goers and the teenagers. Whatsoever, the Valentine’s Day in India is marked with is marked with giving gifts, cards, presents to the loved ones as well as dinners, parties and discos. Here below is a list of some of the Valentine’s Day ideas, celebrated in India.

Valentine gifts

Well before the arrival of this day, the shops become filled with gift items. Teenagers and college goers engage in buying frenzy. Beautiful cards, candles, candies, flowers, chocolate boxes, and many heart-shaped gift boxes and teddy bears are major attractions of this festive occasion. Bakery shops also gear up on this occasion with different colored and different-sized cakes. Couples exchange sweet messages. Sometime, cakes with lovely messages are sent to the loved ones.

Valentine’s Day spots in India

There are a large number of parks, pubs, cinema halls and restaurants located in major cities of the country. Parks are ideal place for the couples where they can spend romantic time with each other. There are also large number of art galleries, museums and monuments that are visited by the couples on this day. The country is also home to wonderful love monument, Taj Mahal. This architectural marvel is an epitome of love among the Great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz. It can indeed be a wonderful idea to visit this monument on the occasion of Valentine’s Day along with your sweetheart.

Valentine’s Day Activities in India

A large number of shows and programs are held at different parts of the country. Many malls and shopping centers arrange a variety of game shows and competitions for the couples. Many couples take part in these fun-filled activities. Attractive prizes are also given to the winners.

Latest Updated on 28/12/2010