Festivals of India

Christmas

Christmas is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history,…

Durga Puja

Durga Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This starter listing will be expanded with verified…

Island Tourism Festival

Island Tourism Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This starter listing will be expanded with…

Pongal

Pongal is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history,…

Atla Tadde

Atla Tadde is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andhra Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Sankranti

Sankranti is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andhra Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Tirumala Brahmotsavam

Tirumala Brahmotsavam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andhra Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Ugadi

Ugadi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Andhra Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Dree

Dree is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Arunachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Losar

Losar is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Arunachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Mopin

Mopin is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Arunachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Nyokum

Nyokum is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Arunachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Solung

Solung is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Arunachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Ali-Aye-Ligang

Ali-Aye-Ligang is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Assam. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Ambubachi Mela

Ambubachi Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Assam. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

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.

April

Kati Bihu

Kati Bihu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Assam. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Magh Bihu

Magh Bihu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Assam. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is a devotional observance honouring the Sun, with rituals performed at rivers and other water bodies.

October–November

Jitiya

Jitiya is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Bihar. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Sama Chakeva

Sama Chakeva is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Bihar. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Sonepur Mela

Sonepur Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Bihar. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Baisakhi

Baisakhi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chandigarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Diwali

Diwali is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chandigarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Rose Festival

Rose Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chandigarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Teej

Teej is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chandigarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Bastar Dussehra

Bastar Dussehra is a distinctive regional festival rooted in the traditions of the Bastar region, differing from many other Dussehra celebrations.

Varies

Goncha

Goncha is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chhattisgarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Hareli

Hareli is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chhattisgarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Madai

Madai is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chhattisgarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Teeja

Teeja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Chhattisgarh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Christmas

Christmas is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This starter listing will be…

Diwali

Diwali is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This starter listing will be…

Nariyal Purnima

Nariyal Purnima is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This starter listing will…

Tarpa celebrations

Tarpa celebrations is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This starter listing will…

Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Delhi. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Diwali

Diwali is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Delhi. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Eid

Eid is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Delhi. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Phool Walon Ki Sair

Phool Walon Ki Sair is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Delhi. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history,…

Qutub Festival

Qutub Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Delhi. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Bonderam

Bonderam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Goa. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Carnival

Carnival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Goa. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Christmas

Christmas is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Goa. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Sao Joao

Sao Joao is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Goa. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Shigmo

Shigmo is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Goa. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Janmashtami

Janmashtami is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Gujarat. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Navratri

Gujarat is renowned for nine nights of Navratri celebration, particularly Garba dance gatherings and worship of the Goddess.

September–October

Rann Utsav

Rann Utsav is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Gujarat. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Uttarayan

Uttarayan is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Gujarat. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Baisakhi

Baisakhi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Haryana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Gugga Navami

Gugga Navami is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Haryana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Surajkund Crafts Mela

Surajkund Crafts Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Haryana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Teej

Teej is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Haryana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Kullu Dussehra

Kullu Dussehra is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Himachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Mandi Shivratri

Mandi Shivratri is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Himachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Minjar Fair

Minjar Fair is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Himachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Phulaich

Phulaich is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Himachal Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Baisakhi

Baisakhi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jammu and Kashmir. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Eid

Eid is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jammu and Kashmir. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Herath

Herath is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jammu and Kashmir. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Kheer Bhawani Mela

Kheer Bhawani Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jammu and Kashmir. This starter listing will be expanded with verified…

Karam

Karam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jharkhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Mage Parab

Mage Parab is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jharkhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Sarhul

Sarhul is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jharkhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Sohrai

Sohrai is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jharkhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Tusu Parab

Tusu Parab is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Jharkhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Bengaluru Karaga

Bengaluru Karaga is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Karnataka. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Kambala

Kambala is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Karnataka. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Mysuru Dasara

Mysuru Dasara is known for its royal heritage, cultural activities and the grand procession associated with the Dussehra season.

September–October

Ugadi

Ugadi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Karnataka. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Attukal Pongala

Attukal Pongala is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Kerala. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

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…

August–September

Theyyam

Theyyam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Kerala. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Kerala. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Vishu

Vishu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Kerala. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Dosmoche

Dosmoche is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Ladakh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Hemis Tsechu

Hemis Tsechu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Ladakh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Losar

Losar is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Ladakh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Sindhu Darshan

Sindhu Darshan is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Ladakh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Lakshadweep. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Lakshadweep. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Milad-un-Nabi

Milad-un-Nabi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Lakshadweep. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Bhagoria

Bhagoria is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Madhya Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Khajuraho Dance Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Madhya Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history,…

Lokrang

Lokrang is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Madhya Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Tansen Samaroh

Tansen Samaroh is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Madhya Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Ashadhi Wari

Ashadhi Wari is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Maharashtra. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Ganeshotsav

Ganeshotsav celebrates Lord Ganesha through home and community worship, artistic displays and cultural programmes.

August–September

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Maharashtra. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Maharashtra. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Pola

Pola is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Maharashtra. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Kut

Kut is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Manipur. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Lai Haraoba

Lai Haraoba is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Manipur. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Ningol Chakouba

Ningol Chakouba is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Manipur. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Yaoshang

Yaoshang is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Manipur. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Behdienkhlam

Behdienkhlam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Meghalaya. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Nongkrem Dance Festival

Nongkrem Dance Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Meghalaya. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Shad Suk Mynsiem

Shad Suk Mynsiem is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Meghalaya. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Wangala

Wangala is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Meghalaya. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Chapchar Kut

Chapchar Kut is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Mizoram. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Christmas

Christmas is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Mizoram. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Mim Kut

Mim Kut is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Mizoram. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Pawl Kut

Pawl Kut is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Mizoram. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Aoling

Aoling is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Nagaland. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

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…

December

Moatsu

Moatsu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Nagaland. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Sekrenyi

Sekrenyi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Nagaland. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Tokhu Emong

Tokhu Emong is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Nagaland. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Bali Jatra

Bali Jatra is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Odisha. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Dhanu Yatra

Dhanu Yatra is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Odisha. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Nuakhai

Nuakhai is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Odisha. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Raja Parba

Raja Parba is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Odisha. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Rath Yatra

Puri’s Rath Yatra is a religious festival in which the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken in large ceremonial chariots.

June–July

Bastille Day commemorations

Bastille Day commemorations is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Puducherry. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Masi Magam

Masi Magam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Puducherry. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Pongal

Pongal is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Puducherry. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Villianur Car Festival

Villianur Car Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Puducherry. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Hola Mohalla

Hola Mohalla is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Punjab. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Lohri

Lohri is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Punjab. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Maghi

Maghi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Punjab. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Vaisakhi

Vaisakhi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Punjab. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Desert Festival

Desert Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Rajasthan. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Gangaur

Gangaur is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Rajasthan. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Mewar Festival

Mewar Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Rajasthan. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Pushkar Camel Fair

Pushkar Camel Fair is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Rajasthan. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Teej

Teej is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Rajasthan. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Bumchu

Bumchu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Sikkim. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Losar

Losar is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Sikkim. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Losoong

Losoong is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Sikkim. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Pang Lhabsol

Pang Lhabsol is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Sikkim. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Saga Dawa

Saga Dawa is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Sikkim. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Chithirai Festival

Chithirai Festival is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tamil Nadu. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Karthigai Deepam

Karthigai Deepam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tamil Nadu. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Pongal

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival associated with gratitude for the sun, nature, livestock and agricultural abundance.

January

Puthandu

Puthandu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tamil Nadu. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Thaipusam

Thaipusam is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tamil Nadu. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Bathukamma

Bathukamma is a floral festival of Telangana, known for flower arrangements, songs and community gatherings of women.

September–October

Bonalu

Bonalu is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Telangana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Sammakka Saralamma Jatara

Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Telangana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Ugadi

Ugadi is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Telangana. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Durga Puja

Durga Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tripura. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Garia Puja

Garia Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tripura. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Ker Puja

Ker Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tripura. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Kharchi Puja

Kharchi Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Tripura. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Dev Deepawali

Dev Deepawali is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttar Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Holi of Braj

Holi of Braj is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttar Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history,…

Janmashtami

Janmashtami is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttar Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttar Pradesh. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Harela

Harela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttarakhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting information…

Nanda Devi Raj Jat

Nanda Devi Raj Jat is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttarakhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history,…

Phool Dei

Phool Dei is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttarakhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Uttarayani Mela

Uttarayani Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with Uttarakhand. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

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…

September–October

Gajan

Gajan is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with West Bengal. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions, visiting…

Kali Puja

Kali Puja is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with West Bengal. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Poila Boishakh

Poila Boishakh is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with West Bengal. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…

Poush Mela

Poush Mela is among the festivals, fairs or cultural observances associated with West Bengal. This starter listing will be expanded with verified history, traditions,…