Come and experience our incredible festivals. Indian fairs and festivals are the major attraction and best way to explore India. India is a land of festivals and fairs. In India, every region, every season and every religion has plenty to celebrate. Celebrations centre around prayers, seeking blessings, exchanging goodwill, decorating houses, wearing new clothes, music, dance, traditional sports and feasting. India also hosts a large number of contemporary events celebrating culture, art, dance, music, food, literature and sports etc.
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Thiyagaraja Aradhana, a flamboyant Carnatic music festival, is held at the Thiruvaiyaru village of Thanjavur district annually in the month of January. The renowned saint and music composer Thiyagaraja lived and attained samadhi in the Thiruvaiyaru village. The festival is conducted for 5 days with Carnatic music concerts and other...
Balidan Vedi –Homfraygunj Martyr’s Memorial stands a mute symbol to the Japanese reign of terror in the islands. It was here, the Japanese Imperial Force brutally killed 44 islanders who were members of Indian Independence League (IIL) and Indian National Army (INA), Andaman Branch on 30th January 1944 on false...
Me-Dum-Me-Phi
The Ahoms celebrate Me-Dum Me-Phi with colourful processions clad in their traditional fineries. Annually celebrated on January 31, the Ahom community night of worships Chao Phi or ancestors on this day. Along with paying homage to the departed, pujas are offered to the deities - Chauf and...
Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in January/February in Keslapur village, Adilabad district, Telangana, India. The second biggest tribal festival in India is celebrated for 10 days by the Mesaram clan of Gond tribes. People of the Mesaram clan hailing from Telangana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, and Madhya...
With an aim to nurture a culture of sports in the state, Khel Mahakumbh was executed in 2010. It started with the participation of 13 lakh sportspersons and currently hosts more than 55 lakh participants. Khel Mahakumbh runs for three month and is organised every year in the state. Apart...
At Bharadi Devi temple fair is organised every February which sees millions of people visit the temple during the fair. This is the Jaagrut (Active) devasthan situated at Anganewadi, 10 km from Malvan. The Bharadi devi temple is located in the village of Masure. Anganewadi is a small hamlet of...
Deoghar, which literary means home of the Gods. The most famous temple in Deoghar is Baidyanath Temple, One of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. This festival is celebrated every year in Deoghar on the eve of Maha Shivaratri. In this mahotsav...
The state Itkhori Festival is held every year in the Bhadrakali Temple Premises. The main objective of the festival is to create cultural harmony in people and international identity in the field of tourism. Itkhori literally means "lost here". This place is the confluence of three religions; Hindu, Buddhist...
Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a mosaic of India’s diversity. It is a joyous celebration of colours, crafts, music & rhythm, art and culture held every year at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The curtains rise in this magnificent setting and a world of exclusive craft is unveiled before the world.
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Fit India RANOTHON Half Marathon is a sports event organised by Directorate of Sports, Govt. of Jharkhand. Athletes from different age catagories participate in this event. many Athletes from International level also participate in this event as a celebrity. Winners of this MArathon are awarded with cash prize.
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi started the 'Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav in memory of the musical guru Rambhau Kundgolkar which was later renamed as 'Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival'. The artists invited to the festival every year are a mix of veteran artists and budding talents. To give young artists an opportunity to present...
'SulaFest' is India's biggest vineyard music festival which is held on first week of February . Tourists experience the Fest days with new interesting music across the globe as well as delectable wines, gourmet food and merchandise from some of the loveliest brands. Festival sets in Sulas vineyards in Nashik-...
The Feast of the Infant Jesus of Prague celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation and is observed on January 14 each year on the first Sunday of May. A coronation feast and 45minute public procession with a copy of the statue Infant Jesus takes place amid a sea of devotees...
Kala Ghoda Art Festival is an unique festival held in Mumbai which celebrates art. A 9 day long festival dedicated to art gets organised by Kala Ghoda Association each year. The first time, this festival was celebrated in the 1999, and the same has managed to grow with leaps and...
Once a year, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with a mesmerising performance on the sand dunes in the form of the Desert Festival. The festival, organised by the Department of Tourism around January-February, goes on for three whole days and lets you enjoy the rich and colourful Rajasthani...
Rajim is a small town in the state of Chhattisgargh which located 45 kms from the state capital Raipur. Rajim is considered to be the ‘Prayag’ (of Chhattisgarh and Rajim Maaghi Punni Mela is one of the largest religious congregations in Chhattisgarh which is attended by lakhs of devotees ....
It wouldn’t be wrong to call Auli the Ski capital of India. Located at 2,500 to 3,050 meters, in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, the Auli Ski Resort is close to the famous religious shrine of Badrinath. The month of December heralds the beginning of the skiing season, which bears witness...
Entertainment, excitement, adventure and glamour set against the backdrop of the stunning beauty of an azure lake surrounded by the high Himalayas! That is the charm of the annual Tehri Lake Festival, scheduled to be held this year between 16th and 17th February.
Every year, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board organizes the...
Today, the city of Rajkot is a flourishing, colourful and traditional one, ripe with multicultural diversity. With strong influences borne of cultural traditions and vast heritage, Rajkot has an amalgamation of many religions. The Lokmela is Saurashtra’s biggest fair is held in Rajkot every year during Satam-Aathma festival on the...
Santram Mandir is a famous temple situated in Nadiad Gujarat India.It is home to Santram Maharaj who is a holy figure in Gujarat. The also carries out various cultural activities. The Santram Maharaj was a great Saint of the Avadhoot category .He came to Nadiad from Girnar ,so he was...
Thaipoosam - Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani
Thaipoosam, a festival honouring the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Thai month in the Tamil calendar. Every year in the month of January, this Hindu Festival celebrates the birth of...
The Thaipooyam Mahotsavam Festival pulls you in with the pulsating beats of the chenda (drums) while the cymbals punctuate every movement of the dancing devotees bearing the kavadis. All present seem possessed by a divine spirit that helps them shed their earthly burdens and revel in an...
Every year North Dang Forest Division in collaboration with Eco Tourism Development Society (ETDS) organizes Bird Festival at Purna Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is the home to more than 150 species of birds including crimson sunbird, Indian paradise flycatcher, golden-backed woodpecker, etc. To create awareness and conserve the rich biodiversity...
Mahadev Mela is organised every year on the ocassion of maha Shivratri. People from far away places come to Chauragarh, Pachmarhi to worship Mahadev. It is a saying that before going to Mahaev, it is necessary to cross Bhoora Bhagat(Chhindwara). There is a story behind Bhoora Bhagat. It is said...
Taking place annually in India’s capital, New Delhi, the fair celebrates modern-day South Asia, combining cutting-edge contemporary visual art with modern masters and vernacular artistic traditions. Positioning art and the artist’s voice at its core, the fair’s programme draws together galleries and institutions, private foundations and arts charities, artists’ collectives...
Wadda Ghallughara refers to the 'Great Massacre or Holocaust or Sikh Genocide' of Sikhs in 1762 by muslim forces who were unable to stop or convert Sikhs to Islam. Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, attacked India in January 1761. The third battle of Panipat took place...
Lord Venkateswara also termed Lord Balaji has been considered the savior of mankind in the troubled era of Kalyug. The idol of Balaji in Chimur is strikingly similar to the idol in the famous Tirupati Balaji temple. This temple is famous for the ‘Ghodayatra’ which begins as per the Hindu...
A three-day festival, titled Hornbill Festival is held in February at the Kali Tiger Reserve of the Dandeli forests in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The objective of the festival is to fuel interest in birdwatching and nature as well as develop a community of birdwatchers. The number of Hornbills...
Every year in the month of February as the night engulfs the city, stars descend on the Peace Pagoda to unleash an array of bedazzling performance that leaves the audience spellbound with their sheer brilliance.
The Pagoda a symbol of Buddhist legacy in the state Odisha is an enduring symbol of...
The history of Shri Navgrah Mela is very old. From 1957-1958, the municipality of Khargone organises this fair . Till 1961-62, the fair used to be held on the land near the Navagraha temple, but for the last few years it is held on the land of the municipality which...
Bambleshwari Temple is at Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India. It is on a hilltop of 1600 feet. This temple is referred as Badi Bambleshwari. Another temple at ground level, the....
Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is one of the historic temple of Lord Hanumanji situated at Bhurakhiya, a small village of Lathi taluka in Amreli District Gujarat. Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is nea....
One of the famous religious places in Kutch, Shree Swaminarayan temple located in Bhuj Kutch is worth a visit. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (SSMB) is a socio-spiritual Hindu or....
One of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country and among the most prominent temples in Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lingam (a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) at Mahak....
One of the most important pilgrimage places in Maharashtra, Pandharpur is located on the banks of the river Bhima, which is alternatively known as Chandrabhaga because of its crescent shape meandering....
Jyotiba temple complex also known as Jyotiba Hill has numerous temples and sacred spots associated with lord Shiva. The oral traditions and mythologies associated with Goddess Ambabai and Shiva are....
Shri Naina Devi Temple Perched on a hilltop on the borders with Punjab, Shri Naina Devi is an important Shaktipeeth pilgrimage center that lakhs of people visit every year. It is one of the....
Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan is the worldwide centre for spiritual, cultural and social welfare. The almighty Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested upon the Earth in the 18th century CE....
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - Kadi was first built with the divine blessings of Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa just over a hundred years ago.Shree Nirgun Bapa blessed Gopallalbhai,to become Governo....
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which Srila Prabhupada established to spread the message of Lord Krishna, has beautiful temples worldwide. These temples are the centres o....
Tulja Bhavani Templededicated to the goddess Parvati is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is counted among one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur. Th....
Hare Krishna Land (ISKCON Juhu) is set upon four acres of prime land and a stone throw away from Juhu beach. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, inspired the construction of....
Shirdi is an important pilgrimage site associated with Sai Baba of Shirdi. He was an Indian spiritual leader considered by his devotees to be a manifestation of Sri Datt guru. He is also identified....
The holy shrine called Samadhi was built at place where the master's last rites were performed. Shri Brahmanand, one of the dearest disciples of Shri Maharaj, was appointed as one of the Trustees by....
This shrine or Ashapura is steeped in antiquity as far as its origin is concerned. There are references to this goddess in the Puranas, Rudrayamal Tantra and so on which are all said to point to th....
Around 50 km from Pune lies Jejuri, the main centre of worship of Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba or Malhari Martanda is the deity of several Maharastria....
A historic temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, widely known as "Thawe Mata Mandir," is located on the Patna-Gopalganj route and is also one of India's shakti-peeths. According to folklore, Goddess D....
Moti Doongri is a small hill around which the city of Jaipur flourishes. Moti Doongri means pearl hill, because the hill indeed resembles a pearl drop. Visitors go there to pay homage at the famous Ga....
Jaipur, famous for its spiritual locations and architectures, is home to the magnanimous Govind Devji Mandir. The temple is located in the City Palace complex between the Badal Mahal and Chandra Mahal....
The story of Khaatu Shyamji temple goes back to the time of the ‘Mahabharata’ around 5500 years back. It revolves around great Barberic who was the grandson of Bheema and son of Ghatothkach. Barberi....
Lambhvel village is located just 2 Km of Anand city Gujarat. This village is famous for Swayambhu Lord Hanumanji Temple. It is a centre of faith since long time in and around Anand. This temple is loc....
This is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. The locals especially have a lot of faith in the temple and the blessings that they get....
It is said that mother always sits on high places. The way devotees reach Vaishno Devi by crossing the mountains to have darshan of Maa Durga. Similarly, in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, 1063 step....
Omkareshwar is the fourth in the twelfth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Omkar was first uttered from the mouth of the creator Brahma. Even the text of Vedas does not begin without Om. The same Omkar form....
The 'Saptashrungi Temple' situated at Vani in Nashik district of Maharashtra is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saptashrungi. Being a unique Shaktipeeth and a huge rock-cut temple, it is a site worth a....
The temple of Shri Kamakshi is located amidst the hills of the picturesque village of Shiroda and was built in the late 16th century. In the village of Shiroda. A huge Mahadwar or temple gate....
Hanumanji temple, Salangpur is a Hindu temple located in Salangpur, Gujarat. This Hanumanji temple is considered the holiest and sacred. It is among the more prominent ones in the Swaminarayan Sampr....
Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal headquarters of the LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi are located in this temple in Vadtal, Gujarat. This temple contains three main shrines. Among which the central....
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur is the first Temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. It is located in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, India. It was built....
Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with re....
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi is a much revered place of worship in Mumbai. Built in the year 1801, this temple is visited by people belonging to alm....
The temple was founded by Dagadushet Halwai, a local sweet seller who got wealthy by his business in 1893. Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmi Bai when they lost their two sons in the plague of 1....
One of the most important and much venerated attraction of Tripura is the ancient temple of Matabari or Tripurasundari temple located on a hill-top 5 KM from the main town at Udaipur. Maharaja D....
Pashupatinath Temple is situated at the banks of the Shivna River in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, Pashupatinath Temple is popular for its eight-faced shivalinga. The spiritual aura of the te....
Shree Jagannathji Mandir is situated on bank of River Sabarmati near Jamalpur, Ahmedabad. The principal deity in this temple is Lord Shree Krishna. The other deities in the....
Maa Baglamukhi Mandir A renowned and revered temple situated in Nalkheda town of District Agar Malwa in Madhya Pradesh on about a distance of 165 KM from Indore. Situated near the banks of river Lakhu....
Umiya Mata Temple is the Temple of Goddess Umiya, the clan-deity or kuldevi of the Kadava Patidars. According to the mythological tale, Maa Umiya was established by Lord Shankar himself at Unjha. In....
Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The town of Dwarka has its history dated back to the Kingdom of Dwaraka in Mahabharata.....
Mumba Devi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mother Goddess). Sanskrit is the source of the Marathi Mumba. M....
The main temple, enclosed by a fort wall, is situated near the bank of the holy lake Gomti in the midst of the main bazaar of Dakor. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, with the central....
Located on the outskirts of Nashik, the ancient Trimbakeshwar Temple was constructed by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao (1740-1760) at the site of an even older temple. It sits at the foot of the Brah....
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy ri....
Sprawling over an area of 50,000 sq. ft, Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is one of the largest temples for Shirdi Sai Baba in Asia. It was consecrated near Samayapuram, Trichy in a sma....
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple is located in Gondal city within 35 KM of Rajkot city Gujarat India. The temple was built in 1934 and was built by the third successor of Sawmnarayan Shashtriji Mahara....
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (1908-1988) was a Gnani who devoted His life to perpetuating the religion of the Soul. His life’s spiritual mission arose from two intents, that: 1) May all the people....
Swaminarayan Mandir located at Jetalpur just 17 kms from Ahmedabad and 5 km from Bareja is very popular and historical temple for devotee of Swaminarayna Sampraday. This is one of the temple which was....
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. This is the oldest Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, being over a hundred years old. On Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi, 1868, Ranchhoddas Pra....
Sarangpur is a village in the Botad District in the state of Gujarat, India, and its name is also often pronounced, 'Salangpur'. Sarangpur is known throughout India for the historic Shri Kashtabhanjan....
The village of Bochasan near borsad in Anand District of Gujarat is said to have been established in Vikram Samvat 1352 and named after Bucheshvar Mahadev. Lord Swaminarayan visited Bochasan....
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir- Ahmedabad was the first ever Swaminarayan mandir in the Kalupur area of Amdavad built by Lord Swaminarayan in the year 1822 by in....
August Rush is an annual event , and this is the 4th Edition . Platform for musicians, artisans and most importantly celebrate the youth . This year the theme of the event is to promote monsoon Tour....
Anthurium FestivalThe most popular festival celebrated in Mizoram, the Festival is a successful tourism promotion venture of the Tourism Department. This two-day festival is held annually at the....
The world famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916 and since then Ganga Aarti is being organised by Shri Ganga Sabha. two times in a day, Mangala Aarti....
Welcome to one of the most religiously-celebrated, architecturally superb and culturally rich temple of south-east India: Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir, Ratanpur. From many decades since, the templ....
On the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri in the month of April, India celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Born to King Dasar...
One of the most memorable event of Shri Krishna’s life which embarks him as God of love is his marriage to devi Rukmani. Krishna’s wife Rukmani was daughter of legendary...
India is a perfect blend of arts and culture, where classical melodies merge seamlessly with a mesmerising mosaic of ancient handicrafts, fascinating festivals and scintillating sculptures. E.g.: Pushkar Camel Fair - Rajasthan, Surajkund Mela in Faridabad- Haryana Rann Utsav in Kutch -Gujarat.
From grand temples and mosques to opulent churches, magnificent gurudwaras and serene monasteries, India is the home of religion and pilgrimage. E.g.: Deepotsava in Ayodhya, Durga Puja Kolkata, Ganesh Chaturthi Maharashtra, Urs at Ajmer.
With the classical traditions of music in India like the Hindustani classical tradition and the Carnatic classical tradition, music has been as integral a part of the socio-religious expressions of cultural values as dance in India. E.g.: Udaipur World Music Festival, Ziro festival of Music in Arunachala Pradesh.
With the range of seasons and diversified geography, India is a year-round destination for all seasonal festivals and events. In every season, there are newer delights to explore and exciting adventures to be had. E.g.: National Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong, Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Tulip Festival Srinagar.
Sample the diverse flavours from different regions of the country that are distinctly characterised by the subtle and sophisticated use of spices, grains, fruits and vegetables that are all grown in the country. E.g.: The Grub Fest in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, Sula Fest in Maharashtra, Mango Festival Delhi.
Dance, an eloquent form of expression ranging from classical and traditional to folk and tribal, there are various dance forms in India. The most exquisite way of experiencing these graceful evocations is through the many prestigious dance festivals. E.g.: Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark Dance Festival in Odisha.
From trekking, mountain biking and mountaineering in the secluded snow-capped Himalayas to surfing, rafting, scuba diving and snorkelling, there are a plethora of options for thrill-seekers in India. E.g.: Boat Race Kerala, Kite Festival Ahmedabad.
Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of region. Different regions of the country celebrate their own Harvest festival at various times throughout the year. Major harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti, which is also known as Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, and Bhogali Bihu.
Expo and Exhibitions are professionally organised events where products and services are displayed. Most big exhibitions take place annually, at the same location. They are usually organised by trade associations, industry bodies, Government organizations and professional exhibition organizations.
