Kerala A procession of beautifully caparisoned elephants is taken out, ending with a dazzling display of fireworks. This festival venerates snakes. This festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna. In Maharashtra, earthen pots of curd and butter are hung high up over the streets and then broken by forming human pyramids. This swing festival welcomes the advent of the monsoon.
Women wearing colourful clothes take turn on the swing and sing songs.
4 North India Brothers and sisters reaffirm their bonds of affection. Karnataka Images of the the elephant-headed god are worshipped for 10 days. On the last day these are taken out in procession to be immersed in flowing water. This festival honours the asura king Mahabali. Homes are decorated with flowers and boat races held on the backwaters.