Built by Lord Shiva of mythological beliefs, Kashi is his very favourite abode. Therefore, in the city of Lord Shiva, there are a lot of festivals related to them, whether it is the Shravan month or Shivaratri. Tourists and pilgrims from all over the world come to pay obeisance to Shri Kashi Vishwan...

What makes Diwali of Punjab so unique and exquisite is the Bandi Chhod Diwas celebrated by the Sikhs on the day. The Bandi Chhod Diwas has a bitter-sweet story associated with it. Legend says that on this day, the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji and 52 other princes came back to Amritsar after be...

Jagaddhatri is another representation of Goddess Durga and is worshipped on Shukla Navami tithi of the Bengali month of Karthik. The Goddess Jagaddhatri (The one who is holding on to the Earth) does not represent a violent form as that of Durga. She is seated on her Vahana Lion which stands upon the...

Situated about 75 km from Rajkot, Tarnetar is famous for its annual fair known as the Tarnetar Fair.The origin of the fair has been linked with the swayamvar (an event where a woman selects her husband out of the many men who come to ask for her hand in marriage) of Draupadi of the epic Mahabharata....

Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is celebrated every year in the autumn. Navratri, meaning 'nine nights', is one of the most popular and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in many parts of India. Gujarat, however, is the only state that erupts into a nine-night dance festival,...

The International Kite Festival is regarded as one of the biggest festivals of Gujarat. The festival of Kite is a uniquely Gujarati phenomenon when the skies over most cities of the state are seen with kites from dawn till dusk. Kite festival is organized during the 2nd week of January. The festival...

Gudi padwa is a spring-time festival that marks the traditional new year for Marathi Hindus. It is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month (March-April) to mark the beginning of the new year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. The festival is observed with colorfull floor decoration (ran...

Popularly regarded as the second largest Pilgrimage gathering, Ganga Sagar Mela takes place on the day when millions of pilgrims from several states in India gather to take a sacred dip in the confluence of River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal on Makar Sankranti. Gangasagar is not just the confluenc...

Lord Krishna’s grew up in Vrindavan to be a cowherd boy, who loved dairy so much, he’d steal into other people’s homes for it. The villagers would keep their pots of curd and cream tied high up the ceiling, so Krishna wouldn’t reach it. But he found a way around it too! He would gather some of his o...

On a social, cultural, and artistic level, Durga Puja is perhaps unlike any other religious festival in India. The underlying idea is to celebrate the homecoming of the goddess Durga as she makes her annual visit to her parents’ home with her four children Saraswati, Lakshmi, Ganesh, and Kartik, but...

One of the famous yatra or spiritual journey in the state of Maharashtra is the Pandharpur Wari, a Hindu pilgrimage walk conducted annually by a large group of devotees of Lord Vithoba, a Hindu deity worshipped predominantly by the people in Maharashtra . Wari or vari means a periodical pilgrimage t...

Sonepur Mela, is one of Asia's largest cattle fairs, organized at the confluence of two mighty rivers, the Ganga and Gandak. Popular since ancient eras for the trading of livestock, this month-long event takes place on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima in the month of November.Hindu devotees...

Prakash Parv is celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj Jayanti. The day is observed in honor and remembrance of the great warrior, poet, philosopher and spiritual master. On this day, Sikhs all over the world send greetings to one another and vow to follow the path and...

History and culture have always occupied a very significant place in our lives and Pitra Paksha is common among them. It is a Hindu tradition where 16 days is reserved for paying homage to the ancestors every year. Pitra Paksha is dedicated to the departed souls and is meant for pleasing them, as...

India is a land of festivals where each festival is celebrated with sheer enthusiasm and devotion and Chhath Puja is the most important festival. Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated prominently in the North Indian states. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God and clocked twice every...

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is a 10-day celebration denoting the arrival of Ganesha on earth, the lord of success and knowledge. It starts on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of...

Gangaur is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other, it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. “Gan” is a synonym for Lord Shiva & “Gauri” or “Gaur” stands for Goddess Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the union of the two and is a symb...

Namsoong festival is celebrated every year, in Upper Dzongu region at the confluence of river Teesta and Rongyung Chu. The festival marks the New Year for the Lepchas and is celebrated during the December-January timeframe. The festival is gradually pacing up to be one of the most sought after cultu...

Pang Lhabshol, a festival commemorating the consecration of Mt.Khangchendzonga as the guardian deity of the state, is unique to Sikkim. It has its origin in the Lepcha people’s belief that the mountain is their place of origin and has its roots in Lhatsun Chenpo’s ( propagator of Buddhism in Sikkim)...

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...

On the occasion of Singheshwar Mahotsav in Madhepura, Bihar a glimpse of devotion and Indian culture was seen. Shiva Aarti and Stuti were performed by the Panda group of the temple and the team of Monalisa Ghosh, who came from Orissa, performed Mahishasurmardini on Odissi dance. In the program, Bhuv...

Vrindaban Gurukul has been organizing many musical programs and events such as"Vrindaban Mahotsav” that encourage music learners and bring them closer to the idea andlifestyle of legendary musicians. Vrindaban Mahotsava is an Indian classical music concertinitiative that started four years ago which...

The three-day annual musical festival, set amidst the premises of the magnificent Rajarani temple, exudes an unmatched charm that lends to the aura of the event. The musical soiree features artists from across the country and is widely sought after by classical music enthusiasts. The festival is...

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 p...

The magical performances, star lit skies at the backdrop of the temple reminds you of the glorious cultural heritage, immortalized so skillfully in Odisha's Temple Architecture.This year enjoy the enthralling performances from 14th - 16th January at the Mukteshwar Temple. The Mukteswar Dance Fest...

In view of the reports of India Meteorological Department and advisories issued BY Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha on Deep Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal turning into Cyclonic Storm Jawad and reaching the coasts of Odisha, and in public interest, the Konark Festival 2021 and Internation...

A pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimage of our times. Popular in the world as Mooh Mangi Muradhay Poori Krne wall Mata, Sh. Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy cave located in the folds of Trikoot Parvat. Due to unflinching fa...

The Ayodhya Deepotsav is probably the grandest celebration one will witness not just in the city but in the whole country. Artistes dressed as Shree Ram, Sitaji, Lakshmana descend via a helicopter (symbol of the Pushpak viman) at a grand Ramkatha Park. The Saryu bank witnesses a grand aarti and is i...

It is a four-day temple festival, celebrated in the Tamil month of Adi since 1929, culminates in mango-strewn streets in Karaikal. People gather from district to district to attend and witness this unique celebration of Saint Karaikal Ammaiyar. Due to the global pandemic Covid-19, the 91-year-old tr...

The World celebrates the new year on 1st January. But for one of the world’s most diverse countries, one new year isn’t enough. India is home to people from different religions and faiths, some even following their own calendars. Bihu, Baishakhi, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi are just a few of the new years...

Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism was born in India in 563 BCE.His birth is celebrated with great pomp and glory across the world, especially in India. Every year in the month of May, scores of Buddhists from across the world visit India to join in the festivities. The full moon day in the mont...

International Shivratri Festival, MandiMandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual renowned international fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. The festival’s popularity is widespread and hence is known as an in...

Centuries ago there lived a king and a queen who had a hundred sons. It is believed that all the sons were killed in a war and the couple prayed to the goddess Lakshmi to be born as their daughter. Seeing the dedication of the couple, the goddess was born princess Lakshmi. She was named Bathukamma (...

Bonalu is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Celebrated in the month of Ashadam, the month-long festivities take place to thank Goddess Mahakali as women across the state dress in traditional attire and offer Bonam to the goddess. A bonam or meal...

If you are looking at a religious and spiritual event that will sweep you off your feet with its grandeur, then you must experience the vibes of the Vairamudi Utsava in Melukote, Karnataka. The Vairamudi Utsava is an annual festival that takes place in the Melukote town of the Mandya district in...

A ritual and a celebration that has no parallel anywhere in the world is the grand Mahamastakabhisheka that takes place in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka. It happens once in 12 years and is a grand spectacle that people wait for with bated breath.Mahamastakabhisheka is the abhisheka or anointment of th...

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...

Poochorithal Vizha - Arul Migu Mariamman Temple Samayapuram, Tiruchirapalli Poochorithal festival is the most anticipated festival, conducted in the Arulmigu Mariamman Temple at Samayapuram, Tiruchi. The ceremony marks the showering of flowers on Samayapurathu Mariamman. Poochorithal festival...

Theppa Thiruvizha - Arulmigu Thayumanaswamy Temple, Rockfort, Thiruchirapalli Theppa Thiruvizha ofArulmigu Thayumanaswamy Temple is also known as the famous Float festival of Tiruchirappalli, India. The Thayumanaswamy Temple is situated in the Rockfort complex of Trichi and was built in the 6th c...

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...

Edathua Perunnal is one of Kerala’s most famous church festivals that is held every year from 27th April - 7th May. It is celebrated at the stunning St. George’s Church in Edathua, not very far away from the town of Alappuzha. St. George’s Church is one of India’s oldest churches and was built in...

Kadammanitta Padayani is a lively 10-day festival held every year in the months of April - May at the Kadammanitta Bhagavathy Temple in the tiny village of Kadammanitta in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. The festival is dedicated to local Goddess Bhadrakali and begins with the lighting of a ho...

Malayattoor Perunnal or the Malayattoor Feast is an annual church festival held at the St. Thomas Church located in Malayattoor in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is celebrated every year on the Sunday following Easter. Legend has it that St. Thomas was one of Jesus Christ’s ten witnesses. I...

Also referred to as the festival of festivals, Thrissur Pooram is a grand celebration of Kerala’s cultural and spiritual essence. The festival is held in the months of April - May in the Thekkinadu ground adjoining the Vaddakumnathan Temple in the town of Thrissur. Thrissur Pooram has a history d...

If you want to experience one of the largest tribal gatherings in the world where more than 10 million people converge, you must visit the Sammakka Saralamma Jathara in the remote forest area of Medaram located in the Mulugu district of Telangana, India. The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is also kno...

Gita Jayanti Mahotsav is organised in the holy land of Kurukshetra. It possesses huge significance as it is regarded as the birthday of Bhagavad-Gita which is considered as the most pious and influential scriptures of Hindu mythology. It is celebrated on the Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxi...

Teej refers to all the monsoon festivals observed particularly in the western and northern states of India. The festivals celebrate the bounty of nature, arrival of the monsoon, greenery and birds with social activities, rituals & customs. The festival is mainly for women, and includes dancing,...

International Kullu Dussehra Dussehra is one of the important festivals of India. It is celebrated differently at different places. The Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh is a weeklong festival celebrated in October, is a special occasion and an opportune time to witness different shades of the...

Majuli is the lone place in Assam where the Raas Leela of Lord Krishna is celebrated through the plays enacted by the devout. For the past several centuries, it is the tradition of the Majuli people to pay their obeisance to Lord Krishna by enacting his Raas Leela.  During the Raas festival,...

Manimahesh Yatra The Himalayas is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and several peaks bearing the name Kailash across the great mountain chain are held sacred as the place where the Lord resides. The towering Manimahesh Kailash peak at 5656 meters in Bharmaur mountains of Chamba is one of th...

Sri Renuka Ji International Fair Tucked away in the rolling hills of Shiwalik ranges, Renuka ji with its holy lake, about 40 km from the district headquarter Nahan is a quiet scenic place. The lakeside temple of Devi Renuka ji here reveres the mother of Lord Parshuram. The International Renuka...

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...

Mathura and Vrindavan are packed with the disciples and devotees on this day. Millions of disciples from every corner of the country descend to this town to pay their tribute to their Gurus. Many a times, the disciples also give their teachers a palanquin ride and take their Blessings. They shower t...

            A famous Vishnu Temple dedicated to Lord Alagar is located 21 kilometres north of Madurai. The temple is set on a hill with breathtaking views. Alagarkoil is the name of the shrine, and Solaimalai is the name of the hill. The tem...

A 28-day festival, in the heart of a dense forest and in front of a roaring river, is an experience only God’s Own Country can provide. The hills of Kannur play host to the Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam, a festival hosted by two temples, Akkara Kottiyoor, and Ikkara Kottiyoor. Situated on the banks o...

Samayapuram Mariamman Temple   - Chithirai Ther Thiruvizha (Chariot Festival in the month of Chithirai - April)   The town of Samayapuram is located near Trichy, on the National Highway-45 about 300...

A festival which is 75 days long itself is a fascinating idea. Bastar Dussehra is also referred at times as the longest festival in the world. This unique festival is believed to have started in 13th Century during the reign of 4th King of Bastar, King Purshottam Dev. This Dussehra festivities pa...

Janmashtami commemorates the Birth of 8th avatar of Vishnu: Lord Krishna. To Hindu devotees across the world , this day is a day of deep spiritual renewal and celebration Celebrations include all night kirtan, Japs, and likewise. This festival is celebrated by fasting and as Lord Krishna is bel...

   Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is not only famous for being one of the largest temples for ShirdiSai Baba in South India but also legendary for the fable of its Guru Purnima celebration. The festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated with great reverence and devotion, followed by a grand p...

One of the most unusual fairs the country, Ambubachi Mela  is held in the Kamakhya Temple It transforms the otherwise crowded temple into a gathering of tantrics and sages. Held mid-June, Ambubachi coincide with what is believed to the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Shakti. Saffron clad tantri...

Maha Shivaratri is observed as the “great night of Shiva”. The fourteenth day of every lunar month or the day before the new moon is known as Shivaratri. It is a major festival and is solemn and marks a remembrance of "overcoming darkness and ignorance" in life and the world. It is observed by remem...

World Tourism Day - 27th September Andhra Pradesh is a  diversified state with ample tourism possibilities, it’s majestic history, heritage and pristine nature serves travelers of all age groups and interests. The 974 km of long coast line have good access to relish t...

India is a land of diverse cultures with people from different religions and faiths living together. Hinduism is the largest of all, people worship different gods and goddesses. Of all, the one god who is worshipped before anyone else is Lord Ganesh. Also known as Vignahartha (destroyer of all obsta...

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, Chhat...

This music festival, is organized by the Ustad Allaudin Khan Sangeet Academy and the Chakradhar Lalit Kala Kendra, to commemorate the memory of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh. This former ruler, a great tabla player and dancer, wrote many books on music and dance. He developed a new form of Kat...

Srirangam is a city near Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) known for its famous Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. This vast temple is believed to be the largest functional Hindu temple in the world, spread over an area of 156 acres. The massive temple complex is made up of 48 different temples. The chief deity...

Every year in the Tamil month of Chithirai (May), the famous Rock Fort (about 83 metres) in the city of Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India, comes alive with footfalls of lakhs of visitors as the famous Chithirai Car Festival is celebrated with great fervour, at the Rock Fort’s Thayumanav...

              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...

Margazhi Utsavam   The month in which bhakthi and music engulfs the devotees is more of a heritage and legacy being followed for decades. Several significant Hindu festivals take place throughout the state during this time, and devotees commemorate them with devotion. The month is ado...

A temple without a definite layout or idol of worship, the Ochira Temple situated near the National Highway connecting Kollam and Alappuzha districts is well renowned for its festival – the Ochira Kali. Here, the whole concept of worship revolves around the Parabrahma or the universal cons...

A festival is never complete without a feast! The local flavours and exotic Manipuri dishes can be relished at the food stalls in the festival grounds. The Manipuri cuisine has its own distinctive flavour because of the natural and indigenous ingredients used in preparing them. The ‘Cherry Blossom F...

Marwar Festival held every year in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. Marwar Festival of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was originally known as the Maand Festival. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin. Ashwin is a Hindu month between September-October. The Marwar festival in Jodhpur, India is celebra...

Narlai punnima, the festival is celebrated to mark the end of the monsoon season, as the fishermen now can begin fishing safely and start-off with their trade. Apart from offering coconut to Varuna, the sea-God, people also worship the sea and offers prayers so that the God keeps them safe while...

This celebration of this festival takes place at the end of Diwali festival season. The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa  has been promoting this festival in a big way wherein it also arranges trips for tourists interested in attending this festival. According to mythological legend...

Located in the Pali district, the city of Ranakpur transforms into a delightful setting (Sun Temple) during Ranakpur Festival which witnesses a melange of Rajasthani folk and fusion dances adorned with music and vocal artists. It is an annual festival organized by Department of Tourism, Govt. of...

Kharchi is one of the most popular festivals of Tripura. However, given the participation of people transcending the communities, it has gained a universal character. It is also said to have been influenced by the Brahmanical Hindus. The festival associated with the indigenous tribal deities is...

Yoga is a trend that has been flourishing from the years; rather this has become a trendsetter in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. Each Yogic activity is a key to improving flexibility, strength, balance and attaining harmony. International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on Jun...

A fair is being held every year at Tripura Sundari Temple, Matabari in Gomati District during the time of Dipawali Utshav. Matabari is at a distance of 56 km. from Agartala and located on a hill top is regarded as one of the 51 piths of Hindu pilgrims. It consists of a square type s...

Every year, the Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan welcomes thousands of visitors and participants from all over the nation. It is held at Jhalrapatan, situated at a distance of about six kilometres from Jhalawar, in the month of Kartik (October and November). This fair attracts travellers, pilgrims and...

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...

Kagyed Dance, locally known as Kagyed Chaam, is an annual celebratory dance festival that is observed by the Buddhists of Sikkim.   It falls on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month according to Tibetan calendar, which according to English calendar falls in the month of Dece...

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...

 Shiva festival is organized every year in the historic town of Sivasagar. The festival coincides with the celebration of Maha Sivaratri in the month February. Sivasagar which attributes its name to lord Shiva, is thrown into a frenzy during this time. The area surrounding the iconic Shiva...

The Summer Festival is celebrated in the month of Vaishakh, on the occassion of Budhha Purnima. The event witnesses a unique ancient tradition of Garasia tribal community from all over Rajasthan who come to Mount Abu, to immerse the ashes of their elders who have passed on. They rejoice in the c...

The Kumbh Mela is a celebration, a festival of the glory of Kumbh. It is, therefore, a celebration of all knowledge and all life. It symbolises divinity and knowledge. The Kumbh or Pot of Nectar was churned from the ocean and meant for distribution- not hoarding. Like...

The devotees come to the three-day Khichdi Mela in Gorakhpur at the holy land of Guru Gorakhnath. There is a glimpse of harmony all over the place. This influx of faith is not only of Purvanchal. Rather, it also belongs to the friendly country Nepal along with the border regions. It i...

Dhrupad Mela is a great event which is celebrated every year in Varanasi. It is a five days long festival of music organized in the month of Febraury and March at the Tulsi Ghat. Legendary music artists from all over India come to take part and show their performances. This festival h...

The nine day festival, with all its rituals and customs, traditional music and dance shows portrays the cultural heritage of Varanasi.

Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh is an annual function Organized every year by Sankat Mochan foundation at sankat mochan temple in varanasi. This music festival is of 4 to 5 days, which is organized on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Various genres of indian classical music, singing, instrumental, dan...

Rang Bhari Ekadashi is a traditional festival of Kashi to celebrate the 'Gauna' of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who got married on Maha Shivratri. 

Vrindavan is the lila land of Lord Shri Radha-Krishna, where the Lord has performed many pastimes. There are many temples in Vrindavan, the land of Lord Shri Radha-Krishna, where festivals predominate. One of these festivals is the divine and grand Brahmotsavam of the largest South Indian-style Shri...

Venue : All Over Kerala. Karkida, the last month of Malayalam calendar which falls in July- August has some religious significance for Hindus. Karkidaka Vavu Bali, also called Bali, is the sacrificial ritual performed in memory of the departed souls of ancestors. On the day of vavu or Amavasi (n...

History of Kanwar Yatra The Kanwar Yatra is associated with the churning of the ocean of Amrit or Samudra Manthan in the month of Shravan as per the Hindu Puranas. Religious ures say that the churning of the ocean led to the emergence of poison or vish before the Amrit came out. This pois...

Diwali is one of the most important and well known Hindu festivals. Diwali is a festival of lights . The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over dark...

Every year during the festive preparations of Rakshabandhan, the Champawat district of Uttarakhand is filled with the colours of love and joy because of Bagwal Mela which is organized in the month of Sravan. Devidhura temple of Goddess Barahi is situated in Devidhura village which is located at 75 k...

San Janv or São João is an annual Catholic festival celebrated on June 24 in Goa. It is a celebration of the birthday of St John the Baptiste. The feast of São João in Goa coincides with the time of the year when the monsoon usually has commenced, there is fresh greenery and flowers in the surro...

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...

Lohri is a popular festival of North India and is celebrated by the Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration every year on the 13th day in the month of January and marks the end of the cold winter months.Lohri is celebrated with extreme joy in City Beautiful Chandigarh. People dance and make...

The Karaga festival, which is one of the oldest festivals celebrated in the state of Karnataka, lasts 11 days. It lavishly showcases Karnataka's religious traditions and rich culture. This spectacular celebration is held at Bangalore's famed Dharmaraya Swamy Temple. According to the Hindu calendar,...

Situated in the Highest Ranges of Aravalli Mountains, Mount Abu hosts the Winter Festival in the Month of December,  displaying the rich and diverse traditon of Rajasthan. The event is organized as a precursor to the arrival of the New Year. The highlights of the event are the Grand Carniva...

Tendong Lho Rum Faat is considered to be one of the most ancient and significant festivals of Sikkim, celebrated by the Lepcha community. To honour ‘Tendong Hill- the hill of the raised horn’, for saving the Lepcha Tribe from a great disaster and to pay homage to their ancestors, the festival is cel...

Bumchu festival is celebrated at Tashiding Monastery, West Sikkim on the 15th day of the first month of the Lunar calendar corresponding to the month of February/March. The opening of the vessel containing the holy water is the major highlight of the festival. The level of water in this vessel i...

As the evening twilight starts, there is a very special and spiritual ritual that takes places at three major places – Rishikesh, Varanasi, and Haridwar: Ganga Aarti. Attending & worshipping a Ganga aarti and have its experience itself a different feeling. The religiously uplifting ceremony is p...

Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power.  It's a kind of invocation or invitation to the mother goddess to descend on earth. This is done through the chanting of mantras. On this day people...

Datia Gaurav Diwas is celebrated every year on 4 May along with Maa Pitambara Prakatya Mahotsav. Religious programs are organized from early morning on Maa Peetambara's Prakataya Diwas and Datia Gaurav Diwas. Datia city is decorated in Pitambar colour, while yellow flags are put up, the&nbs...

Matsya Utsav Alwar is celebrated to promote and encourage local art, culture, heritage, folk music and dances of this region. The events include heritgae walk, cyclying event, adventure activities, boat race, eco- trekking, sand art, henna competition and cultural performances. The myraid activities...

Navarathri or Nine Nights is a multifaceted festival celebrated across the State annually. Typically falling in either September or October, these 9 days are reserved for the special worship of the nine forms of Goddess Shakti / Devi. The final three days of Navarathri – Durgashtami, Mahanavami and...

The Feast of Christ the King Festival at the Madre – de – Deus Church is a popular and important church festival attended by lakhs of devotees and is also known as the Vettucaud Palli Perunnal. Thousands of people take part in the Solemnity Feast. Extensive programmes are scheduled including Holy...

The magical performances, star lit skies at the backdrop of the temple reminds you of the glorious cultural heritage, immortalized so skillfully in Odisha's Temple Architecture.This year enjoy the enthralling performances from 14th - 16th January at the Mukteshwar Temple.The Mukteswar Dance Festival...

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 peace...

On a social, cultural, and artistic level, Durga Puja is perhaps unlike any other religious festival in India. The underlying idea is to celebrate the homecoming of the goddess Durga as she makes her annual visit to her parents’ home with her four children Saraswati, Lakshmi, Ganesh, and Kartik, but...

India is a land of festivals where each festival is celebrated with sheer enthusiasm and devotion and Chhath Puja is the most important festival. Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated prominently in the North Indian states. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God and clocked twice every...

In view of the reports of India Meteorological Department and advisories issued BY Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha on Deep Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal turning into Cyclonic Storm Jawad and reaching the coasts of Odisha, and in public interest, the Konark Festival 2021 and Internation...

Buddha Purnima honours the life, enlightenment, and demise of the Lord Buddha. The event, which is also known as Buddha Jayanti and Vesak, is celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month, which falls between the months of April and May.Devotees from all around the nation wear white clo...

In West Bengal, it's one of the major festivals for Bengali Hindus and observed by many households; most schools arrange Saraswati puja for their students on their premises. In the state of Odisha, the festival is celebrated as Basanta Panchami/Sri Panchami /Saraswati Puja. Homas a...

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of present Avasarpiṇi. According to Jain texts, Mahavir was born on the thirteenth day of the bright half of the moon in the month of Chaitra in...

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 . Lakh...

The annual buffalo race Kambala is a unique festival observed by the farming community of coastal Karnataka. The distinctive sporting spectacle includes the traditional buffalo race, a renowned and peculiar sport among the state's farming community. Over 150 pairs of buffalos are particularly groome...

Ratha Saptami is the festival of Sun God - "Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy"Ratha Saptami or Magha Saptami, is a spiritual Festival of Andhra Pradesh, which is being celebrated  in the month of Magha. According to English calendar it comes in the month of February-March. This festival is dedicated...

The auspicious temple of Dharmasthala organizes the Laksha Deepotsava festival for Lord Manjunatha. The traditional Grand Festival of Lights is held over the last five days of the month of Kartika. The festivities commence when the Lord's statue is carried twice around the temple's sanctum sanctorum...

India, the land of festivals &  festivities is an integral part of our daily lives. Most of the festivals revolve around religious ceremonies, gods & goddesses, temples and of course the rural fairs which are brightly lit & dotted with a variety of fun filled activities. One such po...

At Talakaveri in the Kodagu district, according to the Hindu calendar, Kaveri Sankaramana is celebrated on the first day of Tula month (mid-October). The Talakaveri temple's fountainhead is where the river Kaveri is said to originate. To take a sacred bath in this water, tens of thousands of worship...

Picture this. Giant, heavily decorated chariots rolling down a maze of streets amidst fervent prayers and chants. Every year, the sleepy hamlet of Kalpathy in Palakkad bears witness to a grand festival. Elaborately ornate and giant chariots trundle through the streets of Kalpathy, carrying the resid...

Vaikom Mahadeva temple, situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake at Vaikom (Vaikkom), with its fascinating Kerala style temple architecture is a spectacle in itself. The temple is known as Dakshinakasi of the south. (Kasi is considered the holiest of Hindu pilgrim c...

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...

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 Godachi Fair is a prominent festival that happens in the small village of Ramdurg Taluk in the Belgaum district during the first month of Kartik. The celebration is held in honour of Shri Veerbhadra, the main deity of the Veerbhadra temple and one of Lord Shiva's indispensable attendant spirits....

The Sri Vithappa fair is a prominent event conducted in the village of Vithappa in honour of the Vithappa god. The first fair was hosted 200 years ago, and since then it has remained a yearly tradition, taking place in September or October, or on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Ashwija month. O...

The World celebrates the new year on January 1. But for one of the world’s most diverse countries, one new year isn’t enough. India is home to people from different religions and faiths, some even following their own calendars. Bihu, Baishakhi, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi are just a few of the new years t...

Durga Puja,is an annual Hindu festival which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasura.  As per Hindu ures, the festival marks the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the shape-shifting as...

The Bengali New Year or Naba Barsha is celebrated in April throughout West Bengal. The Bengali year starts from the first Baisakh (mid-April). The Bengalis celebrate the New Year by wearing new clothes, visiting the temples and the usual exchange of greetings and sweets.The Bengali calendar is tied...

Kaman Utsav 2022, a two-day carnival celebrating the vibrant hues of the traditional Indian festival Janmathmi (Birthday of Lord Krishna), is celebrated in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. The event hosted by Department of Tourism and District Administration of Bharatpur in the Kaman region of B...

Ekadashis, in the Hindu calendar are a bimonthly occurrence. Simply put, they are the 11th day in the waxing and waning phase of the moon . These days are considered auspicious by Hindus. However, what makes Vaikuntha Ekadashi special is the belief that this is one day when the doors of heaven are t...

Shravan Mahina, or Sawan Month, in the Hindi calendar is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is of great importance. Special prayers and rituals are performed in Lord Shiva temples and in sacred places associated with Siva. Kanwarias travel to the origin of Ganga River to collect holy wat...

The 59th Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava upholds India's rich culture and heritage through exquisite performances of music, dance, theatre, and art by some of the country's finest artists. The Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, which has been held at the APS College Grounds in Basavanagudi for about 5 decades by Shre...

Deepotsava or Deepotsavam, commonly known as the festival of lights, is held every year in the month of Kartika (October - November). It is a month-long festival remembering Damodara-lila, the sweet pastime of baby Krishna stealing butter and consequently being tied to a mortar by his dear mother Ya...

Shree Kudalasangameswara Jatra is an event that is held annually in the month of March-April with a grand ceremony. The Jatra or fair is organized by people from nearby villages since ancient times. The Jatra has been growing steadily every year and the number of visitors to the event has crosse...

Hemis Festival: The Hemis Monastery celebrates this event in the form of a 2 days Festival.  Its resident monks perform sacred masked dances leading to the destruction of the sacrificial offerings.  Masks worn by the monks represent various guardian divinities of the Drugpa order of w...

Karsha Gustor 26th -27th July, 2022Karsha is the largest and most important monastery in Zanskar. It is attributed to Padmasambhava, and there are ancient rock-carvings at the site. The oldest remaining structure, an Avalokiteshvara temple, Chuk-shik-jal, contains wall paintings...

Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State. Eco Retreat Konark is set on the idyllic Ramchandi Beach, this glam camp promises mesmerising views of the magnifice...

Dussehra is one of the most popular and awaited festivals in India and especially in Delhi, it is celebrated with great pomp and splendor as the capital is a place of diversity and warmth. Delhi holds a lot of significance for Dussehra as the city welcomes the festival with lights and colors eve...

The third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month is called Hariyali Teej or Shravani Teej. As per the English Calendar, the festival befalls in the month of July or August. The Teej festival commemorates the women and their spirit of producing offsprings. As the season of Monsoon commen...

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...

The ISKCON Temple in Delhi, also known as Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathy Mandir, is a Hindu temple of the Vaishnava sect dedicated to the worship of the deities of Krishna and Radharani. It is one of the largest temple complexes in the entire country. Apart from idol worship arrangements,...

The Sarhul festival, which ushers in the Hindu calendar's first month, is held every year on the third day of the moon, or the fortnight of "Chaitra." Sarhul marks the arrival of the spring season, or "Phaagun," and is observed until the month of June, or "Jeth." Sarhul refers as "tree worship."...

The auspicious occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is also known as the Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh and falls every year in December or January. Born as Gobind Rai, was the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual l...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh guru. He is popularly known as Baba Nanak. There are ten Sikh Gurus. His birthday is celebrated as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in a village in Lahore which is now in Pakistan. From a very early age...

Shaheedi Jor Mela (Get-Together) is organized every year in December at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab, India to pay homage to the martyrdom of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, the youngest sons of the Sikh guru Guru Gobind S...

To celebrate the glory of Ladakh, the administration has decided to organise Ladakh rPal Rbgam Duston 2022 on the occasion of UT LAdakh Declaration DAy i,e August 5th at Sindhu Ghat. The event is a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav and an all inclusive one highlighting the traditions and cust...

Chitra Pournami Festival at MangalaDevi Kannagi Temple, Theni District The Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple is a well-known religious site located in the beautiful splendour between Theni District, Tamil Nadu and Idukki District, Kerala. The temple is placed in a hill top region through the panoramic...

The Karam festival honours Karam devta, the deity of strength, youth, and vitality. On the eleventh of the lunar month of Bhadra, Karam is observed. Young villagers travel in groups to the jungle to gather wood, fruits, and flowers. These are necessary for the Karam Puja. People sing a...

Baba Farid, a 12th century Sufi saint, is described by many as the first major Punjabi poet. A large number of devotees from far-off places converged here to attend the annual the Baba Farid fair marking the saint’s arrival day with faith and fervour. The recitation of Sukhmani Sahib followed by...

Maghi Mela is held in Muktsar, Punjab every year in January or in the month of  Magh according to the Nanakshahi calendar.o    Nanakshahi calendar was designed by Sikh scholar Pal Singh Purewal to replace the Bikrami calendar, to work ou...

 Mahashivaratri in Coimbatore Mahashivaratri, the night of divinity, is one of the holiest Hindu celebrations devoted to Lord Shiva. Sivaratri is identified as the fourteenth day of every lunar month, whereas Mahashivaratri falls in between February- March every year and is celebrated wit...

Chhau Mahotsav is regionally celebrated particularly during spring every year Chhau is a semi classical Indian dance with martial tribal and folk origins being a syncretic dance form that emerged from a fusion of classical Hindu dances and the traditions of ancient regional tribes The dance ranges f...

Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State.  Popularly known by the locals as the Kashmir of Odisha, Daringbadi hill station surrounded by beautiful val...

Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State.  Built across the mighty Mahanadi river, the main attraction of this Eco Retreat is Asia’s longest earthen d...

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 cultural dance...

According to popular myth, during a famine, people from nearby areas started moving to the forest in search of edible roots and leaves. A man called Basu was digging the earth when his foot touched Shiva and started bleeding. Basu panicked but Shiva is said to have urged Basu to worship the ling...

Legend is that Lugu Baba was regarded as Founder father of Santal community and resides at Lugu hills. Santals came to this place and to live settled, disciplined and organized life they called a meeting in chairmanship of Lugu Baba, in which many santal scholars participated. A detailed discussion...

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,...

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...

Celebrated in the village of Chhapar, in Ludhiana district, Chhapar Mela is a nice blend of cultural ethos. In this fair, one would find everything to entertain themselves, right from delicious foods to fun games. Observed on the fourth day of Bhadra month, this Punjabi fair is ma...

Ludhiana Jarag Mela is usually celebrated in the Pail Village for the Mother Goddess Seetala and is one of the most reputed Fair in Punjab. It attracts tourists from across the country and is exhibited with incredible ardor and passion. Deion to the Ludhiana Jarag Mela: The Ludhian...

Time: Phagun (February-March) Place: Jagravan Significance: Celebrated in the honor of Muslim pir, Abdul Kader Highlights: Lighting of lamps at the shrine of the pir, Organization of cultural events Roshni Fair (Fair of the Lights) is held in Jagravan, a city in the Ludh...

The two-day annual feature to commemorate Vijay Diwas will be held at local Asafwala War Memorial on Monday and Tuesday. Tributes will be paid to 207 soldiers of the Army who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak war in Fazilka sector to save the strategically important border town...

The two-day annual feature to commemorate Vijay Diwas will be held at local Asafwala War Memorial on Monday and Tuesday. Tributes will be paid to 207 soldiers of the Army who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak war in Fazilka sector to save the strategically important border town...

National Martyrs Memorial hussainiwala depicts an irrepressible revolutionary spirit of three national martyrs namely Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev who lit eternal flame of liberty by smilingly embracing martyrdom for the motherland. Shaheed Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw a bomb in...

SARAGARHI MEMORIAL GURUDWARA HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE MEMORY OF 21 SIKH SOLDIERS OF THE 36 SIKH REGIMENT WHO FELL IN HEROIC DEFENCE OF FORT SARAGARHI IN WAZIRSTAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1897 WHILE DEFENDING THE FORT AGAINST AN ATTACK OF TEN THOUSAND PATHANS. THE 36 SIKH REGIMENT WAS RAISED AT FIROZPUR ON...

Shoolini Fair, Solan The Shoolini fair is held in the month of June and it  is a three-day event that attracts thousands of tourists, pilgrims, traders, rural sports players and others to Solan. A highlight of the fair is the procession where the idol deity is carried around the tow...

Baba Sodal Mela is one of the most important fairs in Punjab, organized to pay homage to Baba Sodal, a great soul. Each year, the Mela is organized in the month of Bhadon (September), in Jalandhar one of the most important cities of the north Indian state of Punjab. The fair particularly tak...

Come home to Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga and Yoga Capital of the World, the home of the ancient yogis, sages and seers.  Each year the International Yoga Festival grows and expands, embracing more and more people from more and more countries around the world. In 2019, we had over 2000 par...

The state celebrates the Nanda Devi Fair in remembrance of Nanda and Sunanda's goddesses. Nanda Devi Mela, also known as Nanda Devi Mahotsav is celebrated during the Nandashtami festival in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand every September. Festival is celebrated in the places like Almora, Nainital,...

The famous festival of Hindus, Dussehra, in October commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, the monstrous ten-headed king of Lanka or Ceylon, as described in Ramayana, and is celebrated in a very unique way in Almora town. Approximately five to six thousand tourists from the outskirt...

The beautiful islands of Lakshadweep come alive in spectacular fashion during festivals that highlight its culture and heritage. One of the festivals that is integral to the Islamic culture in Lakshadweep is Muharram. During Muharram, the islands come alive in vibrant faith and devotion. Muharram...

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 de...

BUSU DIMA :  IT is actually known as “ Bishu” , “Bi” means pary and “Shu” means asking thepeace in the world. The Busu Dima Festival is the biggest festival of the Dimasas. The Dimasas celebrate “Busu Dima” generally on 27th January every year  in a bid to keep alive our traditional foo...

Korzok Gustor Festival in Korzok Monastery is held on the month of July 1st and 2nd August. Many Chang-pa, the Tibetan plateau nomadic herdsmen are attracted to this festival. In Korzok Gustor festival, Lama dancers wear masks to represent the Dharmapalas. Dharmapalas are guardian divinities of...

TakThok TsechuThis festival is celebrated in the Takthok Monastery, located about 46 kilometers from Leh, slightly after the village of Sakti and on the road towards Wari La Pass. The name Takthok, literally translates into ‘rock-roof’ which attributes to the fact that both the roof and the wal...

The Celebration of Sani Naro-Nasjal, is held at the Sani or Sanee Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh more often than not, in the principal seven day stretch of August. The celebration happens amid the blossoming of the Guru Naropa Flower, at some point between the fifteenth and the twentieth of the 6th Ti...

Mahasu Devta Temple is one of the ancient temples enlisted in the Archaeological Survey of India. It was built in the 9th century and is situated on the eastern bank of Tons or Tamas River at Hanol village, 190 km from Dehradun. A popular legend is heard regarding the existence of the main deity, Ma...

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...

Sohrai is a harvest festival of the Jharkhand. It also called cattle festival. It is celebrated after harvest and coincide with festival of Diwali. It is celebrated by Sadan, Oraon, Munda and Santal among others. The festival is celebrated on Amavasya (new moon) in the Hindu month o...

Tribal Day is celebrated every year on 9 August to preserve the culture, language, and existence of the people of the tribal community living around the world. Let us tell you that the total number of tribals in the world is about 37 crores. People of tribal communities live in many countries around...

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...

Durga Puja, also known as Dussehara or Vijayadashmi, is an annual Hindu festival which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasur. It is particularly popular and traditionally celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Bi...

This festival is mostly seen in the area between Bundu, Tamar and Raidih area of Jharkhand. This belt has a great history during India's independence movement. TUSU is a harvest festival held during the winter in the last day of Poush month. It is also for the unmarried girls. Girls decorate a w...

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 Murugan, lord o...

Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival and the only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. The Sun, considered the god of energy a...

The importance of Babadham increases during the month of Shrawan. During this period, lakhs of devotees throng the Baba Baidyanath temple. Most of them first visit Sultanganj, which is 105 km from Babadham. In Sultanganj, the Ganges flows to the North. It is from this place that the devotees collect...

Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of present Avasarpiṇī. On the Gregorian calendar, the holiday occurs either in March or April. On the day of Lord Mahavir Jayanti, the procession of Lord Mahavir is taken out, in which the people of Jain religion take out a proc...

Punitha Melnaariyappanoor Church, Kallakurichi The Melnaariyappanoor Church is located in the town of Chinna Salem in the Kallakurichi District. This 100-year-old church was built by Kunchaan, an ardent devotee of St. Anthoniar. Every year, the church hosts a 9-day festival in the month of Jun...

The Tukpey Cho-Nga Tserkarmo Monastery Festival is being celebrated every year on the full moon day of the 6th Tibetan calendar on 12. August, 2022.  This festival celebrated to commemorate the Maha Parinirvana (death anniversary) of the Kagyud Master Lord Gampo pa. A week-long special Achi...

Anjaneyar Jayanthi - Arulmigu Anjaneyar Swamy Temple, Namakkal Arulmigu Anjaneyar Swamy Temple is located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. The Pandya rulers built this Dravidian-style temple in the 8th century. The primary deity of the temple is the Hindu God, Lord Hanuman (Anjaneyar), who is praise...

Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani - Panguni Uthiram The Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, profoundly known as “Palani Temple,” is located in the district of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The temple is also known as one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. Apart from the festivals like T...

Shachukul Gustor Date: 15-16 July. This festival is celebrated in Shachukul Monastery in the period of July, Shachukul Gustor is an imperative celebration of this area. The vast majority of the celebrations in this part are hung based on religious communities and Gompas. Gustor truly remains for for...

Margazhi - Music and Dance Festival, Chennai The month in which bhakthi and music engulfs the devotees is more of a heritage and legacy being followed for decades. Several significant Hindu festivals take place throughout the state during this time, and devotees commemorate them with devotion...

The festival is organized by Ladakh Cultural Academy in collaboration with  Ladakh Tourism Department, aims to bring the distinctive culture of Changthang region on the tourism map of Ladakh. Tourists had the opportunity to witness a nomad’s lifestyle in their own environment, keeping aliv...

Maasi Peruvizha - Arulmigu Mel Malayanur Angalamman Kovil. The Arulmigu Mel Malayanur Angalamman Kovil is located in the town of Melmalayanur, Villupuram. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Angalamman, who is an avatar of Goddess Parvathi. Traditionally, it is believed that Goddess Parvat...

Kite Festival: To promote Tourism in Jammu Division in general and recreational tourism in particular Directorate of Tourism, Jammu shall organize 01 day Kite Festival (3rd edition) at Tawi River Front Park in the Heart of the Jammu city. The Festival is being organised on 18th of August, 2022 a...

Bishua Mela or Basant rai Mela is celebrated on the bank of Basant rai Tank for 15 days beginning from chaita Sankranti i.e., 14th April every year. In Pathargama block of Godda district, There existed a big tank in 50 acres of land . According to legend, no one has ever been able to cross the tank...

Ramrekha Dham is situated in Pakartand Block, 28 KM far from Simdega district Headquarter. Every year on the eve of Karthik Purnima, Ramrekha mela is celebrated in Ramrekha Dham. Many culturtal dance and music programmes are organised in this mela as well as it consistsn of swing rides and food and...

Goddess Amba's abode in Ambaji is the favorite  pilgrimage  destination  amongst devotees . It is  situated in northern Gujarat's Danta taluka of Banaskantha district. Bhadarvi Punam witnesses massive gathering of  devotees  who come to the temple by foot.  During...

Bihula is a prominent folklore in some portions of Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. It is about the dedication of a woman to her husband and goddess at the same time. Again, it is culturally rich, as the name is mentioned in traditional Hindu sagas and passed on as folklore. The serpent goddess Mansa i...

Kauleshwari Mahotsav is organised in Mata Kauleshwari Mandir in Chatra district of Jharkhand. This festival is founded by former state torism minister Shri Amar Kumar Bauri in 2016. In this festival, many culural dance and music programs are presented by local artists, whereas celebrities are also c...

Rath mela is celebrated in Pakur district of Jharkhand every year. This Mela has historical significance as it was founded in 1697 AD by Raja Pitri Chandra Shahi. Sinse then this mela Is celebrated every year in honour of Bhagwan Madanmohan, kuldevta of Pakur Raja dynasty. Cultural programmes as wel...

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...

Devi Dham Mela is organized in Devi Dham Mandir of Haidernagar Block of Palamu district in Jharkhand and celebrated every year in Chait mas and Kartik mas of Hindu panchang for 09 days Many people from nearby districts and neighbor states come and participate in fair This fair includes religious pro...

Haryana actively participates in a number of fairs and festivals that take place all over India. In fact the state of Haryana itself is home to some of the most colorful festivals of India . The Kurukshetra festival in Haryana is one such festival that is celebrated by both Religious and Non Religio...

Gaushala Mela is organised in Gaushala Ground in Chaibasa, West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. This fair is famous for its agricultural significance. People from nearby districts and also from Bengal and Orrisa come to this fair for shopping of agricultural products specially sugarcane. this fair...

Kera Mela is most famous and historical fair of West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand Kera Mela is organized in Mata Kera Mandir and Mata Paudi Mandir in Chakradharpur of West Singhbhum district In this fair devotees walk in burning pile of coal fire in bare foot to show their devotion towards Mata K...

Every year on the eve of Akhan Jatra i.e., beginning of magh mas of hindu panchang, Akarshini Mela is organized at Mata Akarshini Mandir situated in Kharsawan of Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand.  The famous temple of Mata Akarshini Mandir is situated at the height of  320 Feet on...

Harina mela is celebrated in Harina Mukteshwar Dham situated in Haqrina village of Potka block of East Singhbhum district This festival is celebrated between 14 to 17 June every year this mela consists of various swing rides theaters magic shows etc it also consists of Meena bazar food and shopping...

The annual Rath Yatra at the famous Banashankari Temple in Badami in Karnataka is observed on the Paush Purnima day according to the traditional Hindu calendar that is followed in Karnataka. Banashankari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and the Rath Yatra attracts lakhs of devotees from Kar...

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’...

Shri Changdev Urf Raja Bagasvar Temple attracts people of both Hindu and Muslim faiths. Hindus worship the deity as Chang Maharaj and for Muslims, it is Raja Bagasvar. Near this temple is Benne Halla, a waterbody believed to have miraculous medicinal properties. Yamanur, a village 40 km from Hubb...

The popular Ganesh festival is celebrated as Chabbi Ganeshotsava in Chabbi near Hubballi in the Dharwad district of Karnataka. The history of Chabbi Ganeshotsava goes back to 1827 when Shri Guru Krishnendra Swamiji, a seer instructed the Kulkarni family of Chabbi to worship a Red coloured idol Ganap...

Navalgund, a small town in the Dharwad district of Karnataka comes alive with frenetic activity during the Holi festival. The festival sees the installation of a beautiful idol of Kamanna or Kamadeva, also known as Manmatha, at the Ramalingeshwara Temple. According to legend, Kamanna was the son of...

There are many incredible temples in India, and one such temple is the Deviramma temple located in the Chandra Drona hill ranges near the city of Chikmagalur in Karnataka. The temple nestles atop a 3,000 feet high hill named Deviramma hill and is open to devotees only on one day in the entire year....

Kalasa is a picturesque town in the Chikmagalur District of Karnataka. The town is blessed with nature and is also enveloped in an aura of spirituality. Kalasa is located very close to Hornadu which is famous for its ancient Annaporneshwari temple, believed to have been built by the revered sage Aga...

Akshaya Thadige, popularly known as Akshaya Tritiya is a very auspicious occasion. It is also known as Akha Teej and is celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, according to the Hindu calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, the festival usually is celebrated in...

Sringeri Sharada Peetha Navaratri Ustava which happens usually in the month of October for 9 days, is celebrated in a grand manner. A Mahabhisheka to Sharadamba is performed on the day before Navaratri. Various types of Phala-Panchaamrita Abhisheka are followed by Shata Rudraabhisheka with Mahaan...

Car Festival, Arulmigu Narasimha Swamy Temple , Namakkal The Arulmigu Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in the district of Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Every year, during the Tamil month of Panguni(March and April), the main deity of the temple, Lord Narasimha, is taken in procession around the tem...

Sankri Devta temple is located in village Meer, in District Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. It is located enroute Pancheri which is about 33 km from Udhampur. The temple, which is believed to be more than 500 years old has idols of deities which are known to be of Shiva and Shakti....

Beginning on the first day of Bhadro, the fifth month in the Bengali calendar, the event lasts through the end of the month. The story of the princess Bhadu is at the heart of the Bhadu celebration. She was supposedly discovered as an orphan by the local leader...

A pilgrimage to the holy shrine of shri mata vaishno devi ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimage Popular in the world as mooh mangi muradhay poori karne wali mata sh Mata vaishno devi ji resides in a holy cave located in the folds of trikoot parvat Due to unflinching faith of devotees...

Vaikunta Ekadesi, Aranganatha Swamy Temple, Namakkal. The Vaikunta Ekadesi is celebrated at Aranganatha Swamy Temple, a hill cave temple near Saligrama Hills in Namakkal district, during the Tamil month of Margazhi (between December and January). Thousands of devotees visit the temple each ye...

The Kartik Fair is also a significant fair held every year in Haryana. The fair is held with the objective of promoting various kinds of arts in the state like; classical music, martial arts, dance and folk music. Kartik Purnima is a festival that is celebrated...

The Arulmigu Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram commemorates the reappearance of Lord Athi Varathar a 10foottall idol devoted to Lord Vishnu once every forty years In 2019 thousands of worshippers gathered at the temple to witness this occasion The temple also celebrates the auspicious occasi...

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the biggest festivals of Goa, and it is celebrated lavishly. Families travel across the country and sometimes the globe to be together at this time of year. The preparations for this festival begin months in advance. The festival begins at home with the purchase and ceremo...

Ramanathapura is situated in Arakalgud taluk of Hassan district of Karnataka. Located on the left bank of the Kaveri river, the town is an important pilgrimage centre of the state. The place has been considered sacred since ancient times because of the many temples located here. It is also referred...

The Arulmigu Arthanaatheeswarar Temple Tiruchengode  in Namakkal District is a famous temple for its main deity Arthanaatheeswarar To demonstrate the equality of men and women the main deity of this temple Lord Arthanaatheeswarar adopts the form of a hybrid man and woman Every year during the T...

The fourth month of the Tamil calendar is "Aadi", which falls between the months of July and August, beckons the temples of the state for many auspicious celebrations.  The Arulmigu Arapaleeshwarar Temple is located in Kolli Hills, Namakkal. This temple celebrates the whole month of Aadi with v...

The Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple is located in the town of Thiruvappur Pudukkottai District The main deity of this temple is Goddess Muthumariamman an avatar of Goddess Sakthi During the Tamil month of Aadibetween July and August thousands of devotees gather at this temple to hail glory to the God...

The Periyanayagi Matha Shrine, is situated in Avoor village, Pudukottai district. Every year, the church hosts an annual fest for the “Blessed Virgin Mary” in the month of January for 10 days. History and SignificanceThis shrine's history can be traced to the 17th century, when an Italian missionary...

Harsiddhi mataji temple is located in Rajpipla city of Gujarat. This is a very big and famous temple in the city. In Rajpipla there is an interesting history of the arrival of Goddess Harsidhhi mata. In 1950 this mandir was entrusted to the Government of Gujarat.. Rajppila is a former princely st...

Hanfeshwar Mahadev Melo celebrated every year on the day of Mahashivratri at Hanfeshwar temple in Chhotaudepur.Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in honor of the Lord Shiva The native people worship the Lord Shiva and celebrate the Mahashivratri with greater belief The Hanfeshwar Mahadev is an ancient sh...

The Arulmigu Perungaraiyadi Meenda Ayyanar Temple is located on the banks of River Villuni in the Pudukkotai district The temple hosts a grand 2day celebration every year known as Maasi Magam between the months of February and March The presiding deity of this temple Lord Ayyanar is respected as the...

Maharishi Valmiki JayantiValmiki is revered as the first poet of Sanskrit literature. He was a great sage and author of the epic Ramayana which consists of 24,000 verses and 7 cantos (Kandas) including the Uttara canto. Valmiki is also known as Maharishi Valmiki and considered as the Adi Kavi i.e....

On the full moon day, lakhs of devotees gather at the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple at Thiruvannamalai to go on a 14 km holy walk around the temple covering the eight lingams known as Ashtalingams. The temple consists of eight gopurams with ashtalingams placed in different directions around a...

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (SSMB) is a temple complex in Bhuj, Kutch ,district Gujarat. Bhuj is one of the six places where Lord Shree Swaminarayan constructed the temple Himself. This divine thought of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan alone signifies the vast amount of...

The Festival of Lamps, also known as the "Karthigai Deepam Festival," is one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals. The Tamil month of Karthigai, which takes place between the months of November and December, is significant in the South Indian states' religious and spiritual traditions. The Arulm...

Zand Hanuman Mela is being celebrated Last Saturday of Sawan month of Hindu calendar end of August this year every year Lord Hanuman is said to be the eleventh avatar of Lord Shiva in few medievalera Sanskrit texts Sawan month is t...

Bhadarva Dev Tirth locally known as Bhathiji Maharaj Temple is located on a 200 - 225 feet tall and beautiful hill in Devalia Tilakwada Taluka of Narmada district.  The temple complex holds significance to the tribal inhabitants of Gujarat ,Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. On every full moon da...

According to legends Koteshwar Mahadev is one of the avtara of Lord Shiva. Mahadev come out of the temple only once in 4 years, and a great fair takes place, hence also known as "Chaar-sala-mela". Four Gods starts this fair Marechh, Malandu, Koteshwar (Naya Devta & Budha Devta). All the four pal...

Devemogra Mataji Mela is a famous annual festival of Satpuda tribes of Vidhya Hills in Maharashtra Gujarat . This involves worshiping their Kuldevi ( Godess of the clan). The temple of the community KulDevi Pandori Mataji is situated in Dev Mogra under Sagbara taluka of Narmada District and it said...

Navratri is one of the biggest and  most popular  festival of Ambaji  dance festival organised  for nine nights at the temple premises which is considered as a life time  experience for devotees . Being part  of Navratri celebrations at the temple town Ambaj also counts...

Tani Jubbar Lake is a small placid shimmering lake surrounded by deodar tress on the northern and the southern slope and by apple orchards on the western and eastern front. Tani Jubbar Lake is a small yet magnificent water body which is situated at a distance of 70 KMs from Shimla towards Thanedar,...

Jivitputrika Vrat or Jitiya is observed in the month of Ashwin as per Hindu lunar calendar. This fasting is mainly observed in Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Jitiya fasting is also popular in Nepal. Mothers does fasting without water for a day then they break there fast early o...

Paush Sudh Purnima i.e. the fifteenth day of the Full Moon Day Paush as per the Indian Hindu calendar According to the Gregorian calendar Paush month occurs somewhere between December end and January start It is believed that on this day Mata Arasuri Ambaji was born According to mythology Goddess Sa...

The Sri Thiyagarajaswamy temple in Thiruvarur has a spectacular historical significance dating back to the powerful Chola era The temple is located in the Kaveri Delta and is dedicated to Lord Shiva Every year during the Tamil month of Panguni March the temple celebrates Asias largest chariot festiv...

For the Tamil people the Hindu calendars Panguni month is an auspicious period for worship The heavenly weddings of Lord Ram and Sita as well as that of Lord Murugan and Deivanai are believed to have occurred on the day of the ascension of the star known as Uttaram Nakshatra. The Arulmigu Balasubram...

Shri Jagannath ji Fair in Alwar city an important religious fair of city where people from all walks of society participate. The fair starts with a procession of Lord Jagannath passing through the city. Attractive and colorful cultural activities are organised to engage pilgrims and religious touris...

Shamlaji is a very famous temple located in Aravalli district of Gujarat, dedicated to lord Vishnu in the form of Sakshi Gopal or Gadadhar. The location is at the border between Gujarat and Rajasthan and the fair is held around the month of November, lasting for three weeks. The temple is located...

The "Bangle Festival" is celebrated at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Karthik (October-November) every year. On this day women and girls visit the temple and offer bangles to Goddess Durga. The main deity who is worshipped during this festival...

The Arulmigu Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is located in the Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and is mentioned in the early historic Tamil literature of the Azhwar saints from the sixth to ninth century AD, described as the Divya Prabandha. T...

The Arulmigu Ulagalantha Perumal Temple located in the Kallakurichi district was built between the 6th and 9th century AD The temple is one of the 108 Divyadesam temples which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu The main deity of this temple Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Ulagalandha Perumal along with his c...

The Arulmigu Ulagalantha Perumal Temple in Kallakurichi is one of the 108 Divyadesam temples which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu The temple was built in the Dravidian style of architecture by the Chola rulers in the sixth and ninth centuries AD Every year the temple celebrates the occasion of Maasi M...

Sidhpur is a sacred town, around 103 km north of Ahmedabad. It is situated on the left bank of the River Saraswati, around 24 kms upstream of Anhilwad Patan, the old capital of Gujarat before Ahmedabad was founded in the first quarter of the fifteenth century. The town is a revered destination, fla...

This fair is held at Mostmanu Temple, around 7 km from Pithoragarh district headquarter. Held every year between August and September for three days, on this festival, a palanquin of Lord Mosta, the God of rain, is taken out by local villagers, seeking His blessings. The traditional craftsmen, who s...

Mota Yaksh Fair is an annual celebration on the foothills of Kakadbhit in Kutch. The fair dedicated to “Jakhs”, “Jakh Botera no Melo” or “Mota Jakh no Melo”. It is  organized on the second Monday of Bhadrapad (September–October) every year. “Jakh Bahotera” or “Ya...

Talvana Fair is being held on the first Mondays of Chaitra (April–May) and Bhadrapad (September–October) in Talvana village of Mandvi Taluka in Kutch district, Gujarat. Talvana Fair is believed to be celebrated since the village was formed. Many years ago, to s...

Hajipir Fair is an annual celebration on first Saturday-Sunday-Monday in the month of April at Haji Pir Dargah (Dargah is a shrine or tomb built over the grave of a revered religious figure) in Sodrana village of Kutch. This Fair is celebrated in the memory of a Muslim saint, Pir Hazrat Haji Ali Sha...

Lord Hanuman is one of the most widely worshiped Gods, known for love, compassion, devotion, strength, and intelligence. Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple, a historic temple of Lord Hanuman, is situated at Bhurakhiya of Amreli District of Gujarat. The temple is one of the liv...

The Arulmigu Mariamman Thirukovil is located in the picturesque town of Bokkapuram in the Nilgiris district. Every year, during the Tamil calendar month of Maasi (in between February and March), the temple hosts a 5 -day car festival at this temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Maria...

Elk Hill, one of Ooty's most picturesque hills, is home to the Elk Hill Murugan Temple.The legendary warrior god Lord Muruga, also celebrated as the "Tamil God," is the presiding deity of this temple. Every visitor will be in awe of the temple's expansive valley panorama. Every year, during the Tami...

Bhaderwah is a region of fairs and festivals in Jammu. Its fairs and festivals have profoundly enriched the culture of the people. During these days people, irrespective of caste, creed participate in it in large numbers. “Mela Patt” having medieval origin occupies position among the fairs of Doda D...

Gurudwara Qatalgarh Sahib (Shahid Ganj), west of Garhi Sahib, is the main shrine at Chamkaur Sahib. This marks the site where the thickest hand to hand fight took place on 7 December 1705 between the Mughal army and the Sikhs, including the Sahibzadas, Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh, and three of the o...

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...

Vinayagar Chaturthi the birth of Lord Vinayagar Ganesha is celebrated every year in the month of Aavani in between August and September This occasion is celebrated in a grandiose ceremony lasting 10 days at the Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple Pillayarpatti The temple is located in the Sivagangai...

Introduction: The Mopin Festival is celebrated in the month April from 4th  to 6th  of every year. The word Mopin ordinarily denotes the collective system of offering prayers to different gods and goddess of peace, prosperity and happiness like the Digo-Ane, Pingku-Pinte, etc followed by c...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji's wife, Sulakhni was the daughter of Mool Chand, who hailed from the Batala area of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. Usually, special rituals are performed at the Gurudwara Kandh Sahib, but this year, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the celebrations have been cancelled. Read on to...

The Great Chola King Raja Raja Cholan's birth anniversary is commemorated every year by celebrating "Sadhaya Vizha". The festival is typically observed in the Tamil month of Aippasi, which runs from mid-October to mid-November. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Tanjore Big Temple, hosts this...

The Kandhuri Festival, which takes place at the Nagore Dargah in the Nagapattinam district, is a reflection of the union of faith, love, and unity. The 14-day Kandhuri Festival, also known as the Nagore Dargah Festival, is celebrated from the first to the fourteenth day of the saint Shahul Hamid's d...

Dasara, the festival of triumph over evil is celebrated as a lavish occasion at the village of Kulasekarapattinam, in the Thooththukudi district. Every year, lakhs of devotees throng at the Arulmigu Kulasai Mutharamman Devi Temple to witness this unique festival. The festival is celebrated during th...

The spectacular annual dance festival “Natyanjali” is celebrated during the eve of Mahashivaratri in the months of February and March at Chidambaram. Chidambaram is also known as the “city of the cosmic dancer “ as it is home to the “Arulmigu Thillai Natarajar Temple”, built in the 10th century by...

The festival of Padhinettam Perukku also known as "Aadi Perukku" is held on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi. "Perukku" means "raising" in Tamil. This festival is a reflection of the River Kaveri's rise due to the monsoon rains. The Tamil calendar month of Aadi is marked by festivities and fe...

Vaman Dwadashi Fair, Sarahan (Pachhad) Every year three the day State Level Vaman Dwadashi Fair is celebrated at Sarahan (Pachhad) in district Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh. It is celebrated to mark the incarnation of Lord Vaman, the Fifth incarnation of Lord Vish...

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mrudhneshwar is very famous temple in Gujarat. The place is well connected by both rail and roadways, Ahmedabad is the nearest railway station whereas Idar is the nearest bus station of the temple. The 400 years old temple holds a long historic value and enriched with spirit...

This is a grand fair held in Bhadra Sud Aatham of Hindu calendar during month of September near the famous Ravechi temple The Ravechi temple is situated in the Nana Raava Village in Rapar District of Gujarat in Kutch. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ravechi situated on the bank of large pond...

Dakor Temple in Gujarat, one of the major pilgrimage sites in India, is known for the temple of Ranchodji. Lakhs of devotees visits this temple in every full moon. Falgun Purnima ( the Full Moon day in the ‘Falgun Month of Hindu calendar which is also the day of Holi ) is celebrated with enthusia...

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...

Today, the city of Rajkot is a flourishing, colourful and traditional one, ripe with multicultural ersity. 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...

Parnera hill is situated near Valsad city of South Gujarat near the Par River. It  is famous for its divine temples. The hill has an estimated height of 300m and has a historical fort built over it by a local king. The Fort's relics and structure speaks about the brilliant engineering methods...

Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal is the organization of original Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday (the Sect) Southern diocese of Shree Laxminaryan Dev - Vadtal, founded by Bhagwan Shree Swaminaryan Himself.  The sect is  dedicates itself  for preserving of Gujarati cultural and linguistic tradit...

Becharaji or Bahucharaji is a temple town and taluka capital in Mehsana district of Gujarat state, India. The town is associated with Hindu goddess Bahuchara Mata worshipped as Balaand the temple is one of the prime tourist attraction points of Mehsana. This temple is among one of 52 Shakti Pith in...

Seju Festival is celebrated by Nah People of Kojum sub clan of Tagin Community habited at the last Indian Border that is Taksing circle in the month of November-December every year to appease the god and goddess for protection from diseases , epidemics and natural calamities etc. In the festiva...

Navaratri is one of the most revered Hindu festivals observed in the honor of goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga, also known as “Shakti”. It spans over nine nights during the month of sharada. Navaratri is said to be Gujarat’s one of the main festivals. The traditional celebrations include fasting...

Lord Ganesh’s temple in Aithor is famous in all over Gujarat. The temple is situated at the bank of Puspavati river in Mehsana District of North Gujarat. North Gujarat is the ancient holy land of temples. The temple is well connected with many cities of Gujarat, it is 5 KM away from Unjha, 20 KM awa...

Chitra Vichitra is the biggest Tribal festival in Gujarat. Every year the fair is celebrated in the month of March, fortnight after Holi, in Khed Brahma Taluka of Sabarkantha District. The main temple is situated on a picturesque site called the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the three riv...

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi is a Memorial Shrine situated in the city of Bharuch. The famous city of Bharuch is located on the banks of river Narmada at a distance of about 70kms from Vadodara. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi was constructed in the memory of Baba Nanak’s visit during his Missionary Journey. I...

The Tamil month of Aadi marks the start of the monsoon season in Tamil Nadu (between the months of July and August). Monsoon rains throughout this month cause rivers' water levels to rise, leading to the commemoration of "Aadi Perukku". Aadiperukku is a distinctive South Indian festival celebrated...

Every day is a festival day in Tirumala and the Lord of Riches, Universal Lord Sri Venkateswara enjoys over 450 festivals in a year which includes daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and yearly festivals. Among these, the annual Brahmotsavams are considered most important as they are believed t...

The birth of Lord Shri Krishna is celebrated with huge pompous all across Gujarat. The Lord Sri Krishna established his kingdom in Dwarka, Gujarat and ruled the part of Saurashtra. The birth celebration of Lord Sri Krishna famously known as Janmashtami or Nandotsav. T...

The Ratha Yatra Festival celebrated by Iskon in Vadodara is the festival in which parade or procession of chariots is carried out by devotees wherein devotees chant and dance on the street, pulling a chariot. Ratha Yatra is derived from two Sanskrit words,  Ratha , which means chariot or c...

Dada Mekan Fair, also known as “Dhrang Fair” is an annual celebration in the memory of the famous Saint Menkan Dada and his disciples who served the community with great love and commitment and won their devotion. This fair is being celebrated for three days in the month of Magh (Maha) of Hindu cale...

Navratri, one of the major festivals, holds in honor of the divine feminine. 'Nava' means ‘nine,’ and ‘Ratri' means 'night’, Navratri occurs over nine nights during the month of Ashvin (as per Hindu calendar). This nine nights is that time of the year when people get the deep rest, which brings free...

 World tourism day will be celebrated on 27th september. There will be painting competitioin, photography competiton, cleanliness drives, and a marathon 

Luni Fair is celebrated in the village of Luni located in Lunangdham in the Mundra Taluka of Kutch District, Gujarat. It is an annual celebration held on the day of Chaitra Sud Tritiya and Chaturthi (March-April) . The fair is organized in the famous temple of Lord Ganesh (known as Lunangdham) in Lu...

Village in Sivaganga District and was built in the 18th century by the Nagarathars. The goddess Kannudayanayaki Amman, popularly known as Kannathal, is the presiding deity of this temple. The temple contains an old tomb in which Kambar, a famous writer best known for translating the holy ure of Val...

The Arulmigu Kaliyuha Varadharaja Perumal Temple, which is situated in Kallankurichi village in the Ariyalur district, annually holds a grand "Therottam" (car festival) during the months of March and April. The temple was constructed by "Padaiyaachi" a common...