Hornbill Festival
The Hornbill Festival showcases cultural expressions of Naga communities, including performances, crafts and traditional cuisines. It takes place at the Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima.
Festivals
Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and the spring agricultural season. Dance, music, feasting and community gatherings are associated with the celebrations.
Bastar Dussehra
Bastar Dussehra is a distinctive regional festival rooted in the traditions of the Bastar region, differing from many other Dussehra celebrations.
Ganeshotsav
Ganeshotsav celebrates Lord Ganesha through home and community worship, artistic displays and cultural programmes.
Navratri
Gujarat is renowned for nine nights of Navratri celebration, particularly Garba dance gatherings and worship of the Goddess.
Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is a devotional observance honouring the Sun, with rituals performed at rivers and other water bodies.
Rath Yatra
Puri’s Rath Yatra is a religious festival in which the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken in large ceremonial chariots.
Durga Puja
Durga Puja honours Goddess Durga and brings together worship, artistry and community life. Kolkata is known for its elaborate pandals, clay idols and cultural programmes.
Pongal
Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival associated with gratitude for the sun, nature, livestock and agricultural abundance.
Onam
Onam is a major Kerala festival linked to the harvest season and the story of King Mahabali. Floral pookalams, the Onam sadya and community festivities…
