Festivals of Hyderabad

Deccan Festival

Also known as Hyderabad Festival, Deccan Festival is among the best known Festivals in Andhra Pradesh showcasing the art and culture of the Deccan region. It is a 5 day festival which is held every year in the February or March. Deccan Festival is an event which comprises of many different fairs. The major attraction is the Pearl and Bangle Fair. The fair is a display of different types of lustrous pearls and bangles studded with different pearls. Hyderabad has always been famous for its pearls, the fair is the perfect stage for the city to display its richness. The nights during the festival are really colorful with numerous cultural programmes like music concerts of biggest names in the industry, mesmerizing dance performances, and poetry sessions. Do not miss the poetry sessions since Hyderabad has some of the most famous poets around. There is food fair as well that brings forth the best of Hyderabadi cuisine. It is an absolute treat for all those who are in Hyderabad to dig deep into its culture treasure.

Lumbini Festival

The Lumbini Festival in Andhra Pradesh is celebrated every year, to relive the Heritage of Buddhism in the state. This Festival in Andhra Pradesh, celebrated in Nagarjunasagara in Hyderabad. Lumbini is the place where Gautama Buddha was born, and one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site. This Lumbini festival is organized by the Department of Tourism of the Government of Andhra Pradesh every year for these three days, to highlight the Buddhist impression of the state.

Description of the Lumbini Festival The Lumbini Festival is the perfect opportunity to relive the 2000 year old past of Andhra Pradesh when Buddhism was a prevalent religion. It is celebrated every year to observe the significance of Buddhism and celebrate the religion.