Although the above mentioned festivals occupy special positions in the heart of the Ghaziabad people, there are some other festivals that are also celebrated over here. Among the above mentioned Ghaziabad Festivals Ram Navami is celebrated on the 9th day of the Chaitra. It is mainly held to celebrate Lord Rama's birthday. In this specific day devotees fast and all the worship places of Lord Rama are being decorated. Apart from all these, in all the Lord Rama temples Ramayana is read and the ardent followers of the god flock together in order to listen to it.
On the other hand, Janamastmi is celebrated on the 8th day of Bhadra and in order to commemorate Lord Krishna's birthday. In this day also people fast. Usually with the eating of prasad, the devotees break their fast.
Added to this, the residents of Ghaziabad also celebrate Dipavali, which is basically a festival of lights. In this particular day the Ghaziabad people decorates their houses with beautifully designed candles.
Shivratri is another major festivals of Ghaziabad. It is held to commemorate Lord Shiva's birthday. It is celebrated on the 13th day of Phalguna. In this day Lord Shiva's temples are decorated and people dedicate flowers and water to the deity.
