Festival of the Gods

September/October is the time to head for the hills to see the delightful Festival of the Gods in Kullu. This is part of the Dussehra Festival, which is at its most spectacular in Mysore and Ahmedabad.

Kumbh Mela

Traditionally celebrated every 12 years, it is commemorated annually, usually on the banks of the Ganga & other holy rivers where large numbers of sadhus (holy men) gather.The massive Kumbh Mela festival commemorates an ancient battle between gods and demons for a pitcher (kumbh). During the fight for possession, four drops of nectar fell from the pitcher and landed in Allahabad, Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain. The mela is held every three years rotating through these four cities. A dip in the river during this period is considered very auspicious.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the commencement of the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere and is a day of celebration all over the country. Wherever there are rivers or the sea, people take a dip in the waters on this day and worship the sun. Also known as Gangasagar Mela, on this day, people come from all over India for a ceremonial cleansing in the River Hooghly,. In Gujarat, Makara Sankranti is celebrated by the flying of kites.

Nagaur Fair

Nagaur Fair in January is a major camel & cattle trading fair held in Nagaur, Rajasthan. This is known as a trading event cattle & camels being sold or bought in it . The campfire evenings are an extremely exciting component. In this fair women do not participate.

Pongal

Pongal, It is also known as the harvest festival. This festival is celebrated in January and the cow is worshipped on this day. People decorate their homes with flowers etc. This is a festival unique to the state of Tamil Nadu.

Rath Yatra

A monumental festival held in July at Puri, Orrisa. The journey of Lord Jagannath from his temple, pulled in a giant wodden chariot that is pulled by thousands of eager devotees. participating in the festivities.

Republic Day Festival

Republic Day is India's great national festival which is celebrated on 26th January each year. which includes elephants, a procession,and plenty of military might and Indian princely splendour. On Republic Day, there are parades of the three armed forces, followed by floats and dancers from all parts of the country.

Surajkund Crafts Mela

Suraj Kund Crafts Mela from 1st- 15th February held at Suraj Kund, Haryana. Here visitors can see the heritage & skill of the Indian craft world and award-winning crafts-men at work & purchase directly from them. Cultural programmes & fashion shows are also held here during this period.

Vasant Panchami

Vasant Panchami is a festival in honour of Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and learning. Specially celebrated in Northern India With the mustard folwers in bloom. Most of the people dress in yellow to appreciate the day.

Hindu Festivals

Muslim Festivals