What makes Baisakhi so special, is that it marks the first day of the new year according to the Sikh calendar. Another amazing root to this festival is that Baisakhi was one of the three main festivals that the third Sikh Guru, Guru Amar Das ji chose to celebrate. On the day of Baisakhi, in the year...
Conceptualised in the year 2000, the Hornbill Festival is a ten day annual tourism promotional event organised by the State Government to showcase Nagaland’s rich and traditional cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur. Dubbed as the “Festival of Festivals” this event provides...
Tuluni is a festival of great significance for the Sumi Nagas. This festival is marked with feasts as the occasion occurs in the bountiful season of the year. The event is also called “Anni” which denotes the season of plentiful crops. Another main feature of this festival is the exchange of gifts a...
Dhulandi Festival (Festival of Colours) is celebrated all over India a day after Holika Dahan and marks the beginning of spring. On this day, young and old alike play with colours and water, and the celebrations can last for the better part of the day. The festival is celebrated in a very special wa...
The festivals of India are a mirror of the unique cultural diversity of the country. They form a part of India’s rich intangible heritage. One of the really unique festivals happens in Karnataka’s capital - Bengaluru. For 3-days every year the famous Bull Temple Road in South Bangalore literally bec...
If you want to experience a slice of the grandeur of the culture of the royal city of Mysuru, visiting the city during the famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations is a must. An annual festival that is spread over 10 days, brings alive the vibrant culture of the city and bathes it in a halo of effervescent...
Hampi, the jewel of Karnataka and the pride of India is an enduring ode to the grandeur of India’s heritage. The stones and boulders of Hampi have a million stories to tell, a million symphonies to enthral you and transport you into the grand era of the Vijayanagara Empire. There is no better time t...
Aoleang Monyü is an ancient spring festival celebrated by all Konyaks in the first week of Aoleang lee (April) since time immemorial. Aoleang is observed to mark the end of the old year and to welcome the new-year beginning with spring. Prayers are offered to God for a bountiful harvest. This festiv...
Often known as the harvesting festival, Pongal is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India's Southern part. It is primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Puducherry. Pongal comes from Tamil Literature, which means to boil or to overflow. It is a celebration to th...
Sekrenyi is celebrated annually as part of the Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival in the month of February. The Sekrenyi festival is the biggest festival of the Angami tribe and it falls on the 25th day of the Angami month of Kezei. It is a celebration of purification accompanied with feasting and singin...
Apart from a deep zest for life, the other important aspect of Mizo traditions is agriculture. A lot of the general populace is involved in slash-and-burn or "jhum" cultivation. These agriculture cycles and seasons deeply define the yearly calendars of the Mizos and inspire their festivals and celeb...
Organized in the Chakrata Block of Dehradun, the Bissu Mela is an expansive fair that is celebrated by the Jaunsari tribe, whose origins can be traced back to that of the Pandavas. Celebrated for over the period of a week in virtue of a good harvest season in Uttarakhand, a major attraction of the f...
As the monsoon makes its presence felt across the hills, the Pnars of Meghalaya have their biggest celebration of the year – Behdeinkhlam. The term Behdeinkhlam refers to the driving away of evil spirits. The festival has many more layers to it and provides a chance to the people...
Wangala is the harvest festival of the Garo community. Wangala is celebrated in many separate places across the season. Those who want to experience the largest Wangala can head to the 100 Drum Festival – a more recent convergence of multiple festivals on a single stage held on the first week of...
In local legend, Gingee Amman is one of the seven virgin guardian deities of the village. Among the seven deities is another goddess known as Kamalakanni Amman, who is perhaps identical with Senjiamman herself. Th...
Held in the courtyard of the Nongkrem Syiem or chief’s residence in the picturesque town of Smit, the Nongkrem Dance is a significant festival of the Khasis. The venue, the Iing sad itself is a very important symbol of the khasis – a large thatched building (or palace) that was constructed witho...
Bendur or Pola is an agricultural festival celebrated in Maharashtra on the no moon day of Hindu month Shravana. Bullocks, traditionally who assist the farmer in his agricultural work, are decorated and fed with special food. It's their day of the year. In some of the villages, various kinds of...
The Kite Festival is a bright celebration unique to Rajasthan. This festival is a wonderful spectacle as kites take to the sky all across the state. While one can enjoy colourful kites in a variety of shapes and sizes, the celebration looks truly spectacular in the evening, when fireworks alongside...
The Mishing tribe celebrates Ali Aye-ligang to mark the initiation of the harvesting cycle. The entire community gets involved in merry-making. Fishing is one of the most important parts of the festival, which is fittingly followed by a feast. However, other activities such as ploughi...
The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. Held every year between the months of January and February, it is popularly known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur as this is where owners gather to trade animals. Bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year at this fair. The animals are lav...
Gorakhpur Mahotsav has been designed to encompass a mega trade fair and a variety of activities and events. It includes a Children festival comprising of various academic, sports, and cultural inter school competitions of children. An array of competitions are being organized for women also. To prom...
Tsungremmong is a pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Ao Nagas. On the eve of harvest during the time of the forefathers, this festival was held for six days, marking the end of rigorous plantation besides nursing the paddy fields followed by sacrificial offerings. During the festival, tribals we...
Ahuna is a traditional post-harvest festival of the Sumi Nagas. It signifies the celebration of the season’s harvest in thanksgiving while invoking the spirits for good fortune in the New Year. On this occasion, the entire community prepares, and feasts on the first meal of rice – drawn from the sea...
This high-altitude Butter, Holi Festival of Dayara Bughyal, is one of its kind. The butter festival, locally known as Anduri Utsav, is held on the slopes of the alpine meadow every year during the auspicious occasion of Sankranti. Anduri is a festival of expressing gratitude to mother nat...
The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout the state of Kerala. Kerala during Onam is marked by happiness, excitement and enjoyment among all sections of people. Onam is celebrated as an outcome of reasons that have to do with mythology as well as old agrarian practices. If one is to go by the my...
One of the most important festivals of Andhra Pradesh is Makar Sankranti. It’s called Bihu in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The festival marks the end of winter and indicates the beginning of warmer days. It also indicates the movement of the Sun into Maka...
“RÜNE FESTIVAL” is the most auspicious occasion of the year and the best gift from our forefather passed down to us.The Riine festival starts at the end of the year when all hard labour activities are completed for that year and the granaries are fully filled. It’s a time of the year to re...
Wangala is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Nagaland. In this festival, they give thanks to “misi Saljong” (Also known as pattigipa), the sun God of fertility, for blessing the people with a rich harvest. Wangala is celebrated in the month of November 21st every year as al...
The origin of Mim kut festival has its ties connected to the Kuki story of “Mim”. The original story explores the love and bond of two brothers when they were abandoned by their mother. Lendou and his younger brother shared a piece of Mim when their stomachs were wrought with hunger. It was Mim that...
Bishu is an important festival of the Dimasa Kacharis celebrated on the 27th January every year. It is essentially a post-harvest festival celebrated after all the hard-earned paddy grains are harvested, threshed, cleaned and stored in the granaries for year-long consumption This festival is basi...
Karbis, earlier known as Mikir, is a major important ethnic group of Assam in Northeast India especially in the hill areas of Assam. The Karbis are the primary inhabitants of the Karbi Anglong district. They are also found in North Kachar district, Kamrup, Nagaon and Sonitpur districts of Assam....
The Lalbagh Flower Show was inspired by The Great Spring Show, an annual flower show held by the Royal Horticultural Society of England in the latter part of the nineteenth century. Prior to the construction of the Glass House in 1890, the flower exhibitions were staged at the bandstand. Since 1912,...
Biju, a colourful festival is celebrated by the Chakma community for 3 days, marking the dawn of a New Year for them.The festival is also celebrated by seven other ethnic groups in Tripura: Marma, Tangchangya, Tripuris, Mro, Khumi, Khiyang and Chak. The Marmas call the festival "Sangraig", Tangchang...
The region of Jharkhand between Bundu, Tamar, and Raidih is where this festival is primarily observed. Paddy and rice are the key ingredients of the harvest festival. The final stack of paddy on the field after all the stacks have been cut off is known as dinimai. Tusu is this dinimai. The famil...
Lyuva Khutla is the grandest festival amongst various festivals of the Mara tribe and it is celebrated annually in the month of March by dancing, singing, showcasing traditional attires, children playing various traditional games and merry-making by one and all throug...
The people of Punjab celebrate Lohri with utmost zest every year on 13th January. It is believed that the festival is celebrated on the day when days start becoming shorter and the nights start becoming longer. This festival is celebrated as the harvest festival and on this day people...
This festival is organized on every full moon of Magh month at Rajmahal. This mela has an important place in the tribal life and culture. Tribals from all over the district and nearby gather here along with the family priest to perform the pooja, which lasts for three days. this festival co...
Punjab Agricultural University is the first agricultural institute in the country to initiate the concept of kisan melas. This activity was started in 1967. These melas are regularly held twice a year at ludhiana in march and september. On this occasion, besides field demonstrations, an agr...
Sair Fair, Arki The Sair Festival organized every year during mid September at Arki in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh is a great attraction for the visitors. It is also famous for Bull fight and visitors can enjoy this spectacular event / fair. During the festival colourful cultur...
This festival is celebrated in Palamau district of Jharkhand. This festival is founded by the descendents of Raja Medini Ray and it is being celebrated since 1994. Tribal communities of Palamau and nearby districts has significant emotional attachment with this festival. In this festival many cu...
One of the most popular tribal festivals celebrated across the Jharkhand region, Sarhul festival marks the beginning of New Year. It is celebrated by the Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes, of the Jharkhand. Celebrated every year in the first month of the Hindu calendar, on the third day of the...
Karma Puja, one of the most popular festivals of Jharkhand is related to the harvest and a tribute to the Karam tree. This tree symbolises fertility, prosperity and everything that is auspicious. During the festival, the branch of the Karam tree is carried by the Karma dancers accompanied by sin...
The Hareli festival of Chhattisgarh is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. The word 'Hareli' comes from 'Haryali' in hindi which means greenery. It is mainly a festival celebrated by the various communities of farmer in the month of Shravan, corresponding to the mo...
The unique Tuber Mela held at Joida in Uttara Kannada has been gaining popularity with every passing year. About 46 varieties of tubers were on display including those grown by the Kunbi community in Kali valley. Every year growers from Kerala, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Chamrajnagar and other places a...
The composite and rich cultural heritage of India preserved in one splendid location with around 4.5 lakh population cannot be witnessed in any part of the country. This is notably visible only in this sacred land of mother Indian – the Andaman and Nicobar Islands aptly described as ‘Mini India...
Koteshwara is an important town in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district. There is a famous temple called Kotilingeshwara here, which has mythological connections. Kodi festival, held every year at this temple is one of the most eagerly awaited fairs of the coastal region. This is a unique festival i...
Coconut palm the Kalpavriksha is Natures great boon to the healthy and wealthy life of mankind Coconut is known to have been cultivated for thousands of years in our country Coconut is an inevitable part of our culture and tradition religious and social practices folk lore food and drink In folklore...
The word “Mongmong” meaning “Togetherness Forever” is celebrated for 6 days from the 1st—6th of September every year. Each of these six days holds special significance for the Sangtam community. The predominant theme of the Mongmong is to hark on the harvest s...
Chheharta Sahib is a town located 7 km west of Amritsar city of Punjab in India, on the Grand Trunk Road leading to the Pakistan border. The town derives its name from the Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib, established by the fifth Sikh Guru Guru Arjan Dev ji Guru Arja...
Bugun Festival Pham-Kho-Sowai (A harvesting festival) is a popular festival of the Bugun Tribe of west Kameng District Arunachal Pradesh. It is now celebrated a fixed date on 10th September every year .Pham-Kho literally means "Mountain"(Pham) and River (Kho is a polysemy for any form of water),cons...
Tang Festival is celebrated among the Sartang Community of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the major festivals celebrated by the community during the month of September. Initially the date was not fixed and the festival was celebrated on different dates in different villages...
It has been said that Gelong Doyan Tenzing, a monk introduced this festival in the Sherdukpen region. The main theme of the day long festival portrays the introduction of Chhey/Holy ures of Buddhism. Unlike other festival, Cheykor festival which probably falls during the month of June is a day l...
Agrarian Festival, Celebrated by Apatani Tribe of AP, Festival being celebrated for bumper and pest free crops. wide range of Cultural Programs showcased during the course of the festival.
The Tsungkamniu, another important festival of the Yimchungrüs falls in the month of January, from 14th to 16th every year. This festival is observed t signify the year long life and harvest achieved during the year long hard works in the field. During the fes...
The Rengmas commemorate the Ngada festival for eight days just after the harvest. It is the festival of thanksgiving and rejoicing. The Ngada festival is an agricultural oriented celebration. It marks an end to the harvest season of the year. The festival is overseen as a time for the people to rej...
The Phom Monyu festival is originally celebrated for 6 days beginning from 1st to 6th of April every year This is a spring festival normally observed after the sowing is done in paddy fields This is to invoke Gods blessing to have a bountiful harvest Monyu also marks the end of winter and the onset...
The festival is organized to encourage ecotourism in the region. Buckwheat is known for anticancer medication, and has lots of demand in the national and international markets.Such festivals in different villages of Ladakh help in showcase the varieties of cuisine and rich heritage and culture...
Thanamir, a small frontier village bordering Myanmar in Kiphire district of Nagaland is reputed for its produce of Kashmir-origin apples, which have now been organically grown for years. The village is popularly known as “Apple Village” and is also the last stop for trekkers to Saramati, the highest...
The Save Our Rice Campaign organises the Nel Thiruvizha or Paddy Festival in Thiruthuraipoondi in the Thiruvarur district every year. It is one of the largest seed exchange programmes across the country. The festival displays a range of indigenous seed varieties like Mapillai Samba, Thanga Samba,...
Poanglum is a post-harvest festival and a festival of joy and gaiety celebrating the traditional folk songs and dances accompanied by a trade fairs throughout the festival. The festival itself is a herald to the villagers to begin the usual process of cultivation in purity and newness to be blessed...
Welcome to India’s Premier Agriculture Trade Fair – KRISHITHON scheduled from 24 to 28 Nov 2022. It is one of the leading agriculture event of India wherein farmers, traders, manufacturers visits to get update on new products and technology in agriculture sector, vis-a-vis companies are participati...
Bhimthadi jatra is a rural carnival having varity of Domains like Cultural exhibition, Food market, Flea Market, Live Shows, Packaged/ Home made food products, Handicrafts, Handloom, Food that includes Non-Veg as well and much more. Its the one stop junction to enjoy complete rural Carnival.
Nashik Grape Harvest Festival is held in Nashik every year for 2 days in the month of March. Around 50 grape farmers showcase different varieties of grapes. Moreover ,12 wineries in Nashik also showcase their products in stalls. Last year around 4000 tourists visited the gra...
An important festival in Maharashtra, Nag Panchami is celebrated in the honor of the Snake God SheshaNag on the fifth day of the holy month of Shravan. Worship of Snake is an important ritual in Maharashtra, and on this festival, cobras made of clay are venerated in homes. It is mainly celebra...
Barman Mela is organized every year on the occasion of Makar sankranti and lasts till Basant Panchmi. Barman is situated at mani Sagar N.H. 26 & 24 and 12 km away from Kareli Rly station, and the bank of river of Narmada. Lord Brahma’s Yagya shala, Rani Durgawati temple, Elephant gate and Varaha...
The temple of Mahamrityanjana is situated in the Rewa district, where a fair is held on Basant Panchami and Shivratri. The fair of Basant Panchami is a five-day fair at Birsinghpur Shiva temple which is located in Bhairavnath Semaria of Gudh, Kyoti near Lalgaon. Similarly, devotees gathe...
A two-day horticulture festival cum-competition was organized by the Agriculture Department, Bihar, with the aim of encouraging quality products and making the latest dimension in the field of horticulture known through competition. This is a horticultural display event which gives an awareness abou...
Tokhü Emong is celebrated in the month of November every year and it lasts for nine days. This festival is associated with the harvesting of crops. It is also accompanied by folk dances and the singing of folk songs. During Tokhü Emong, the adherents praise th...
Yemshe is the main festival of the Pochury- Naga Tribe, which is celebrated to welcome the new harvest. The arrival of the new harvest is welcome and celebrated with great fun & fair during Yemshe festival. All the Pochurires, young and old, rich and poor ceremonialised this festival with great...
The Naga Chilli, also known as Raja Mircha, is a native crop of Nagaland that is widely grown in Peren, Mon, Kohima, and Dimapur. It is thought to have originated in the Zeliangrong region of Nagaland. Naga Mircha (King Chilli) is often regarded as the hottest chilli in the world and has also been c...
Ahuna is a traditional post-harvest festival of the Sumis. It signifies the celebration of the season’s harvest in thanksgiving, while invoking the spirits for good fortune in the New Year. On this occasion, the entire community prepares, and feasts on the first meal of rice – drawn from the season’...
Teej festival is celebrated by Banjara and Mathura communities in the old Adilabad district. The Lambada and Mathura communities celebrate Teej with religious fervour and gaiety in their respective thandas. The Teej festival is spread over 9 days and is celebrated in...
There are two seasonal festivals held here every year. The first festival is held at Shey Palace on the 26th and 27th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar corresponding to July or August month of the Gregorian calendar. This festival is called "Shey Doo Lhoo" to mark the beginning of the s...
Vaisakhi, also pronounced Baisakhi as well as Basoa (among Dogras), marks the first day of the month of Vaisakhi and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13th April and sometimes on 14th April. It is seen as a celebration of spring harvest primarily in Northern India. Further, other Indian cultu...
The Nomadic Festival in Leh Ladakh is a vibrant celebration that brings together the rich cultural heritage of the region's nomadic communities. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas, this festival captures the essence of the nomadic way of life and showcases their traditions,...
Dadra Nagar Haveli, endowed with nature’s munificence, it’s a land of spell-binding beauty. Green forests, winding rivers, unimaginable waterfronts, gentle gurgle of streams, distant dotting mountain ranges, a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora and fauna. Owing to its serenity and quaint sylvan surround...
Ladakhi New Year (Losar) begins with piles of preparation and heaps of happiness. It is believed that the New Year drives away the evils and brings in prosperity and good wishes. Ladakh displays a blend of aesthetic beauty, alluring adventures, and tranquil calmness.During Ladakhi New Year, relative...
There are two seasonal festivals held here every year. The first festival is held at Shey Palace on the 26th and 27th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar corresponding to July or August month of the Gregorian calendar. This festival is called "Shey Doo Lhoo" to mark the beginning of the s...
The Athachamayam parade held at Thripunithura in Ernakulam district every year during the month of Chingam marks the beginning of Onam festivities in Kerala. Before independence, the event used to be held at Thripunithura as it was the headquarters of the Maharajas of Cochin state. On this day, the...
What makes Baisakhi so special, is that it marks the first day of the new year according to the Sikh calendar. Another amazing root to this festival is that Baisakhi was one of the three main festivals that the third Sikh Guru, Guru Amar Das ji chose to celebrate. On the day of Baisakhi, in the year...
