Come and experience our incredible festivals. Indian fairs and festivals are the major attraction and best way to explore India. India is a land of festivals and fairs. In India, every region, every season and every religion has plenty to celebrate. Celebrations centre around prayers, seeking blessings, exchanging goodwill, decorating houses, wearing new clothes, music, dance, traditional sports and feasting. India also hosts a large number of contemporary events celebrating culture, art, dance, music, food, literature and sports etc.
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Yatra of Yamai Devi is held every year in Paush month at Aundh near Satara in Maharashtra.Yamai Devi Yatra 2023 is on 6th January. In Marathi 'Ye Mai' means come mother. The annual pilgrimage to Yamai Devi Temple attracts thousands of devotees. During the festival, a palanquin carries the idol...
Shivaji Maharaj was crowned as the king on June 6, 1674 which marked the beginning of Hindavi Swarajya in India. This historic day is celebrated as Shivrajyabhishek day at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Raigarh Fort. The day is also known as Rajyabhishek Sohala or Shivrajyabhishek Sohala. About 5,000 devotees attended the...
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, Sornamusiri, Kichili Samba and...
Dhokra Craft and Handicraft Dhenkanal is best known for its Dhokra metal casting which is an important craft. Dhokra metal casting uses the lost wax tenchnique.the handicrafts, foods,and household items of rural women artisan of Dhenkanal District are now available at Sadeibereni handicraft village which has been functional from 10.06.2022.Dhenkanal...
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 long...
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 Tamil month of Vaikaasi ...
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...
Kainchi Dham Fair celebrates the foundation day of the Kainchi Dham temple at the Kainchi Dham ashram. The holy site is located on the Nainital Almora Road 17 km from Nainital at a height of 1400 meters above sea level and is very picturesque It was setup by Neem Karoli...
In connection with the Maha Mastakabhishek of the 108 feet tall Tirthankar Rishabdev statue installed in Jain Tirtha Mangi Tungi (Nasik) Maharashtra,, this event is performed from 15th to 30th June every year.
Among the three oldest and biggest Ratha Yatras in India , Panna’s Rath Yatra is also included. This magnificent religious festival, which is held here on the lines of Jagannathpuri of Odisha, has a glimpse of the majestic beauty and splendor. During the Rath Yatra, thousands of devotees from across...
The 'Ratha Yatra' Festival celebrated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is considered to be the second biggest Rath Yatra in the country after the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra . The chariots of Lord Jagannath his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra embark on the annual yatra from the 400 year old Jagannath...
Bastar Goncha brings out the best of the fusion of the rich culture of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Bastar festivals are significant in the local culture and have an alluring beauty. In each of the seven districts that make up the Bastar division, festivals are observed in the same way. Over...
pRath Yatra or Jatra is the celebration of Lord Jagannath, Attracting thousands of devotees and visitors each year in Jharkhand, the Rath Yatra is held on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi in the month of Aashadha. This year it was celebrated on July 01, 2022. Jagannath Temple in Ranchi is a...
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...
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 well...
The Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration celebrates World Music Day as an annual event of Chandigarh Administration.
During the celebrations, Punjabi/ Bollywood Musical Nites are organized by the department by inviting renowned Singer/Artist.
Yoga is a 5,000-year-old tradition from India that combines physical, mental and spiritual pursuits to achieve harmony of the body and mind. On December 11 in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. The declaration came at the behest of the Indian...
June 21, International Yoga Day celebrates the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to the world stage and it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the...
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...
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 tantrics camp here...
The mangoes are a popular summer fruit well recognised for their sweet juicy flavour and pulp. Mangoes, known as the "King of fruits," are harvested in a large variety in the state of Tamil Nadu. Every year in the months of June and July, the Krishnagiri district hosts the "Mango...
World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21 globally. In Gujarat, the celebrations of world Music day are held in grand manner each year. Kutch region is blessed with great Cultural heritage many renowned poets and folk singers belong to this place. During this festival, the culture...
Music is an integral part of Mizo culture and the Mizos are famous for their talents and skills in music. Mizoram is fondly known as the " Songbird of the North East" . Seki is a week long annual Inter Village Band Contest and a 2 day Rock Concert held...
Bharat Bhavan under the Department of Culture Government of Madhya Pradesh organizes a three day Sant Ravidas Raidas program centered on Sant Ravidas Raidas. Sangeet recitation of the verses of Sant Ravidas ji takes place in this ceremony. Along with this, Dhrupad Jugalbandi based on the verses of Sant Ravidas...
Jagdish Swami along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra come every year from Jagannath Puri to Manora in district Vidisha to give darshan to the devotees on the day of Ashadh Sudi Dooj, to fulfill the promise given to his devotee Manakchand Tarafdar. It is believed that when...
The Courtallam falls in the Tenkasi of Tamil Nadu, celebrates the “Saral Vizha” during the summer season(months of June and July). The festival elevates the experience of the tourists visiting the town by offering them a shower of joy in the picturesque Courtallam waterfalls. Due to the fact that the...
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 tourists. The folk music...
Nada Bet, a small slice of land jutting into a sprawling lake, where the ‘Seema Darshan’ is held. It is an opportunity for travellers to see the workings of an Border Security Force post on the border of India. Some of the activities and sights that will interest the...
Hul Diwas celebrated in Jharkhand People across the state remembered the martyr Sido Kanhu. Before the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, on 30 June 1855, there was a Santhal Hul under the leadership of Sido Kanhu against the British rule and exploitation. In which thousands of heroes were martyred.
In Baripada Ratha Yatra the Rathas are pulled by the devotees on the next day of Puri Ratha Yatra & the Chariot a of Devi Subhadra is pulled by only the female devotees.
Bambleshwari Temple is at Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India. It is on a hilltop of 1600 feet. This temple is referred as Badi Bambleshwari. Another temple at ground level, the....
Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is one of the historic temple of Lord Hanumanji situated at Bhurakhiya, a small village of Lathi taluka in Amreli District Gujarat. Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is nea....
One of the famous religious places in Kutch, Shree Swaminarayan temple located in Bhuj Kutch is worth a visit. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (SSMB) is a socio-spiritual Hindu or....
One of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country and among the most prominent temples in Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lingam (a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) at Mahak....
One of the most important pilgrimage places in Maharashtra, Pandharpur is located on the banks of the river Bhima, which is alternatively known as Chandrabhaga because of its crescent shape meandering....
Jyotiba temple complex also known as Jyotiba Hill has numerous temples and sacred spots associated with lord Shiva. The oral traditions and mythologies associated with Goddess Ambabai and Shiva are....
Shri Naina Devi Temple Perched on a hilltop on the borders with Punjab, Shri Naina Devi is an important Shaktipeeth pilgrimage center that lakhs of people visit every year. It is one of the....
Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan is the worldwide centre for spiritual, cultural and social welfare. The almighty Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested upon the Earth in the 18th century CE....
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - Kadi was first built with the divine blessings of Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa just over a hundred years ago.Shree Nirgun Bapa blessed Gopallalbhai,to become Governo....
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which Srila Prabhupada established to spread the message of Lord Krishna, has beautiful temples worldwide. These temples are the centres o....
Tulja Bhavani Templededicated to the goddess Parvati is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is counted among one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur. Th....
Hare Krishna Land (ISKCON Juhu) is set upon four acres of prime land and a stone throw away from Juhu beach. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, inspired the construction of....
Shirdi is an important pilgrimage site associated with Sai Baba of Shirdi. He was an Indian spiritual leader considered by his devotees to be a manifestation of Sri Datt guru. He is also identified....
The holy shrine called Samadhi was built at place where the master's last rites were performed. Shri Brahmanand, one of the dearest disciples of Shri Maharaj, was appointed as one of the Trustees by....
This shrine or Ashapura is steeped in antiquity as far as its origin is concerned. There are references to this goddess in the Puranas, Rudrayamal Tantra and so on which are all said to point to th....
Around 50 km from Pune lies Jejuri, the main centre of worship of Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba or Malhari Martanda is the deity of several Maharastria....
A historic temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, widely known as "Thawe Mata Mandir," is located on the Patna-Gopalganj route and is also one of India's shakti-peeths. According to folklore, Goddess D....
Moti Doongri is a small hill around which the city of Jaipur flourishes. Moti Doongri means pearl hill, because the hill indeed resembles a pearl drop. Visitors go there to pay homage at the famous Ga....
Jaipur, famous for its spiritual locations and architectures, is home to the magnanimous Govind Devji Mandir. The temple is located in the City Palace complex between the Badal Mahal and Chandra Mahal....
The story of Khaatu Shyamji temple goes back to the time of the ‘Mahabharata’ around 5500 years back. It revolves around great Barberic who was the grandson of Bheema and son of Ghatothkach. Barberi....
Lambhvel village is located just 2 Km of Anand city Gujarat. This village is famous for Swayambhu Lord Hanumanji Temple. It is a centre of faith since long time in and around Anand. This temple is loc....
Karveer area the present town of Kolhapur city is one of special significance of Shri Mahalaxmi Temple of Kolhapur which, one of the Shakti peetha located in maharashtra state, mention in various pura....
This is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. The locals especially have a lot of faith in the temple and the blessings that they get....
It is said that mother always sits on high places. The way devotees reach Vaishno Devi by crossing the mountains to have darshan of Maa Durga. Similarly, in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, 1063 step....
Omkareshwar is the fourth in the twelfth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Omkar was first uttered from the mouth of the creator Brahma. Even the text of Vedas does not begin without Om. The same Omkar form....
The 'Saptashrungi Temple' situated at Vani in Nashik district of Maharashtra is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saptashrungi. Being a unique Shaktipeeth and a huge rock-cut temple, it is a site worth a....
The temple of Shri Kamakshi is located amidst the hills of the picturesque village of Shiroda and was built in the late 16th century. In the village of Shiroda. A huge Mahadwar or temple gate....
Hanumanji temple, Salangpur is a Hindu temple located in Salangpur, Gujarat. This Hanumanji temple is considered the holiest and sacred. It is among the more prominent ones in the Swaminarayan Sampr....
Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal headquarters of the LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi are located in this temple in Vadtal, Gujarat. This temple contains three main shrines. Among which the central....
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur is the first Temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. It is located in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, India. It was built....
Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with re....
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi is a much revered place of worship in Mumbai. Built in the year 1801, this temple is visited by people belonging to alm....
The temple was founded by Dagadushet Halwai, a local sweet seller who got wealthy by his business in 1893. Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmi Bai when they lost their two sons in the plague of 1....
One of the most important and much venerated attraction of Tripura is the ancient temple of Matabari or Tripurasundari temple located on a hill-top 5 KM from the main town at Udaipur. Maharaja D....
Pashupatinath Temple is situated at the banks of the Shivna River in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, Pashupatinath Temple is popular for its eight-faced shivalinga. The spiritual aura of the te....
Shree Jagannathji Mandir is situated on bank of River Sabarmati near Jamalpur, Ahmedabad. The principal deity in this temple is Lord Shree Krishna. The other deities in the....
Maa Baglamukhi Mandir A renowned and revered temple situated in Nalkheda town of District Agar Malwa in Madhya Pradesh on about a distance of 165 KM from Indore. Situated near the banks of river Lakhu....
Umiya Mata Temple is the Temple of Goddess Umiya, the clan-deity or kuldevi of the Kadava Patidars. According to the mythological tale, Maa Umiya was established by Lord Shankar himself at Unjha. In....
Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The town of Dwarka has its history dated back to the Kingdom of Dwaraka in Mahabharata.....
Mumba Devi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mother Goddess). Sanskrit is the source of the Marathi Mumba. M....
The main temple, enclosed by a fort wall, is situated near the bank of the holy lake Gomti in the midst of the main bazaar of Dakor. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, with the central....
Located on the outskirts of Nashik, the ancient Trimbakeshwar Temple was constructed by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao (1740-1760) at the site of an even older temple. It sits at the foot of the Brah....
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy ri....
Sprawling over an area of 50,000 sq. ft, Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is one of the largest temples for Shirdi Sai Baba in Asia. It was consecrated near Samayapuram, Trichy in a sma....
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple is located in Gondal city within 35 KM of Rajkot city Gujarat India. The temple was built in 1934 and was built by the third successor of Sawmnarayan Shashtriji Mahara....
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (1908-1988) was a Gnani who devoted His life to perpetuating the religion of the Soul. His life’s spiritual mission arose from two intents, that: 1) May all the people....
Swaminarayan Mandir located at Jetalpur just 17 kms from Ahmedabad and 5 km from Bareja is very popular and historical temple for devotee of Swaminarayna Sampraday. This is one of the temple which was....
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. This is the oldest Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, being over a hundred years old. On Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi, 1868, Ranchhoddas Pra....
Sarangpur is a village in the Botad District in the state of Gujarat, India, and its name is also often pronounced, 'Salangpur'. Sarangpur is known throughout India for the historic Shri Kashtabhanjan....
The village of Bochasan near borsad in Anand District of Gujarat is said to have been established in Vikram Samvat 1352 and named after Bucheshvar Mahadev. Lord Swaminarayan visited Bochasan....
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir- Ahmedabad was the first ever Swaminarayan mandir in the Kalupur area of Amdavad built by Lord Swaminarayan in the year 1822 by in....
August Rush is an annual event , and this is the 4th Edition . Platform for musicians, artisans and most importantly celebrate the youth . This year the theme of the event is to promote monsoon Tour....
Anthurium FestivalThe most popular festival celebrated in Mizoram, the Festival is a successful tourism promotion venture of the Tourism Department. This two-day festival is held annually at the....
The world famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916 and since then Ganga Aarti is being organised by Shri Ganga Sabha. two times in a day, Mangala Aarti....
Welcome to one of the most religiously-celebrated, architecturally superb and culturally rich temple of south-east India: Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir, Ratanpur. From many decades since, the templ....
On the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri in the month of April, India celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Born to King Dasar...
One of the most memorable event of Shri Krishna’s life which embarks him as God of love is his marriage to devi Rukmani. Krishna’s wife Rukmani was daughter of legendary...
India is a perfect blend of arts and culture, where classical melodies merge seamlessly with a mesmerising mosaic of ancient handicrafts, fascinating festivals and scintillating sculptures. E.g.: Pushkar Camel Fair - Rajasthan, Surajkund Mela in Faridabad- Haryana Rann Utsav in Kutch -Gujarat.
From grand temples and mosques to opulent churches, magnificent gurudwaras and serene monasteries, India is the home of religion and pilgrimage. E.g.: Deepotsava in Ayodhya, Durga Puja Kolkata, Ganesh Chaturthi Maharashtra, Urs at Ajmer.
With the classical traditions of music in India like the Hindustani classical tradition and the Carnatic classical tradition, music has been as integral a part of the socio-religious expressions of cultural values as dance in India. E.g.: Udaipur World Music Festival, Ziro festival of Music in Arunachala Pradesh.
With the range of seasons and diversified geography, India is a year-round destination for all seasonal festivals and events. In every season, there are newer delights to explore and exciting adventures to be had. E.g.: National Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong, Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Tulip Festival Srinagar.
Sample the diverse flavours from different regions of the country that are distinctly characterised by the subtle and sophisticated use of spices, grains, fruits and vegetables that are all grown in the country. E.g.: The Grub Fest in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, Sula Fest in Maharashtra, Mango Festival Delhi.
Dance, an eloquent form of expression ranging from classical and traditional to folk and tribal, there are various dance forms in India. The most exquisite way of experiencing these graceful evocations is through the many prestigious dance festivals. E.g.: Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark Dance Festival in Odisha.
From trekking, mountain biking and mountaineering in the secluded snow-capped Himalayas to surfing, rafting, scuba diving and snorkelling, there are a plethora of options for thrill-seekers in India. E.g.: Boat Race Kerala, Kite Festival Ahmedabad.
Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of region. Different regions of the country celebrate their own Harvest festival at various times throughout the year. Major harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti, which is also known as Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, and Bhogali Bihu.
Expo and Exhibitions are professionally organised events where products and services are displayed. Most big exhibitions take place annually, at the same location. They are usually organised by trade associations, industry bodies, Government organizations and professional exhibition organizations.
