If Mumbai is prominent for its Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Kolkata has one of the grandest festivals featured, Durga Puja. The capital city does not leave behind any enthusiasm or euphoria while celebrating Durga Puja. The festival is observed from September to October, or during the month of Ashwin in the Indian calendar. Traditionally, people celebrate […]
India is a diverse country where every vibrant culture celebrates its traditions. It is only in India that a wide variety of cultures can be experienced. The unique diversity of backgrounds and beliefs can be found in every corner of the country. Fairs and festivals have always been part of India and celebrate its heritage. […]
Teej is among the most beautiful festivals that exist in India and celebrates the arrival of the monsoon. It is primarily observed by women living in different parts of India, mainly the north and central parts. They welcome the monsoon season and nature through songs, prayers, dancing, and performances of various rituals. As agriculture plays […]
Sonepur is a small town in district Saran, situated on the banks of River Gandak and the Ganges. This town is significant for upholding an ancient event in the state of Bihar. For centuries, Sonepur is prominent for organizing the largest cattle fair which is held on Karthik Poornima (full moon day). Sonepur cattle fair […]
An ancient festival that takes place in mostly Southern India, Onam is a festival that is derived from the Sanskrit work Shravanam which represents the 27 nakshatras or the constellations. Although the festival of Onam is a Hindu festival people from all religions celebrate the festival because of its extremely exciting and fun rituals. The […]
Khajuraho Dance Festival is a week-long event that occurs annually in the Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh. The festival is a cultural spectacle that showcases traditional art and dance forms of India. The cluster of Khajuraho Temples where this event takes place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The organizer of this event, the Kala […]
Pushkar Camel Fair, also called Kartik Mela and Pushkar Mela, is an annual multi-day cultural event celebrated in the holy town of Pushkar, Rajasthan. This festival puts camels and other livestock at the core of the celebration. Staring from the Hindu calendar month of Kartik and ending on Kartik Purnima, this vibrant festival sees hundreds of thousands of visitors […]
Holi is being celebrated in India since the ages of before Christ. The festival is part of many legends and Indian manuscripts. One legend has it that Lord Krishna started the tradition of playing with colors with Radha and other Gopis, which bought the “color” angle to the festival, earlier it was primarily a religious […]
The desert festival in Jaisalmer is the perfect place to see all the traditions and culture of Rajasthan. It is a prestigious and sacred festival in Jaisalmer. To reach out to the world the desert festival would spray its colors and play its tunes in the heart of the Thar desert. The duration of the […]
Visit the hornbill festival in the state of Nagaland in India. It is one of the most colorful and elaborate festivals celebrated in India.
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