India is a country with a vast territory and diverse religions, which creates a diverse local festival culture.   It is said that there are over a thousand festivals in India throughout the year.

This puzzle has two parts:
(1) Unscramble the letters of the 36 words relating to India and its festivals.
(2) Then place the 36 words in the boxes below to form a word cross.

For those not familiar with Indian culture and its celebrations, there are hints that you may click on for some of the words.
Note: Close the hint window after reading the hint.

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Unscramble the following words:

1. TSAI

2. RANKISH

3. EVISE

4. ROLD

5. VISHA

6. HENSGAA

7. APARTIV

8. OILH

9. SEALIFTV

10. LOCOSR

11. ILIADW

12. DOGO

13. LIVE

14. STARVEH

15. BICEPRUL

16. GALOPN

17. HADING

18. SLIGHT

19. SOLAR

20. VARIANTAR

21. MOAN

22. DEEPENEDINNC

23. SEMIH

24. CLAME

25. MADAMHUM

26. HDBAUD

27. STAF

28. HAIRSHIRTVAMA (2 words)

29. DUNHI

30. GAIT

31. SMARTISCH

32. RIFE

33. MALTI

34. RABATH

35. OKASHA

36. HARAMB




Now place the 36 words in the boxes below:





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