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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Deskit Gustor is one among the major Buddhist festival celebrated on a grand scale at Deskit Monastery in Ladakh. This annual festival is celebrated on 28th and 29th of the ninth month of Tibetan lunar calendar, which usually falls in the month of October. Diskit Gustor Festival 2024 dates are...
The Murma festival is celebrated by the Oraon tribe to celebrate victory. It is believed that people of the Munda tribe were the original residents of Murma, but with the migration of Oraon tribe to the area, the Munda raised a strong objection. It was decided that the dispute...
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2024, with 10 stages, 6 nations, and 25 lakh diyas, highlights India’s grand celebration of heritage and unity.Take part in the religious episode of spirituality as #Ayodhya celebrates #Deepotsav2024 - step into the land of Lord #Rama! #Deepotsav #Deepotsav2024 #AyodhyaDeepotsav #DeepotsavAyodhya #UPTourism #UttarPradesh Together, let's celebrate the beauty,...
Deepotsava or Deepotsavam also known as the festival of lights is celebrated in the month of Kartika (October – November) every year. It is a month-long festival commemorating Damodara-Lila, the sweet pastime of baby Krishna stealing butter and consequently being tied to a mortar by His dear mother Yashoda. In...
an extraordinary day of spiritual joy, delicious food, and community unity at the Hare Krishna Mandir Food Festival 2024! This year, we are offering an unparalleled experience for the whole family, with over 30 unique and ine food preparations, joyful games, heartwarming kirtan, and a beautiful Deepotsav celebration. A Feast...
National Unity Day, celebrated by Chandigarh Tourism every year, honors the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Known as the "Iron Man of India," Patel played a pivotal role in unifying the country post-independence. Chandigarh Tourism organizes Run which is participated by...
The Tour de Hmuifang is a Cross Country Marathon (XCM)cycle race organized annually since 2021. It is an ambitious XCM race designed to challenge and inspire cyclists of all levels. Scheduled for October 2024, the event aims to attract participants from erse backgrounds, enhance community engagement, and promote adventure-tourism in...
Apart from the countless riches in its now renowned hidden vaults to the sheer genius and magnificence of both its interiors and exterior, there are myriad other reasons why people throng in great numbers to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. One such great event is the Alpasi Festival, which...
National Unity Day is celebrated annually on October 31st to honor the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a pivotal leader in India's struggle for independence. Known as the "Iron Man of India," Patel played a crucial role in in the integration of many Indian princely states to make an...
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 ine thought of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan alone signifies the vast amount of spirituality the land of Kutch offered not only...
Swaminarayan Akshardham at Gandhinagar is a mandir – a Hindu house of worship, a dwelling place for God, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, education and unification. Timeless devotional messages and vibrant Hindu traditions are echoed in its art and architecture. An amazing temple adorned with around...
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...
the most favorite visual landmark of Delhi- Qutub Minar has got a new lease of life. It is beautifully lit up, and pierces the darkness of the night sky like a blazing beam of light. It is a visual to behold more beautiful than Eiffel Tower in Paris. The heritage...
Join us on a journey through India's rich artistic history with "Painting Revolution: From Amrita Shergil to Rabindranath Tagore." This captivating walk at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, will transport you to the world of Amrita Shergil, Jamini Roy, and Rabindranath Tagore, three iconic artists who revolutionized Indian...
Govardhana Puja is celebrated in the month of Kartika (October – November) to commemorate the pastime of Lord Sri Krishna lifting the Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavana from the wrath of Indra. When the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna saw the residents of Vrindavana preparing for Indra-yajna, He...
Dabhodiya Hanumanji Temple is to Step into the realm of spirituality and ine grace as we embark on a journey to explore the revered Dabhodiya Hanumanji Temple in the heart of Gandhinagar. Nestled amidst serene surroundings, this sacred abode holds a special place in the hearts of devotees and visitors...
Located at a distance of 4 km from Bhavnagar Railway Station ,BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is a beautiful temple in Askharwadi locality of Bhavnagar ,Gujarat. Situated on Waghawadi road it is one of the well known BAPS Mandirs in Gujarat and among the must visit places in Bhavnagar .Opened in 2006,...
Sarangpur Hanuman Temple is considered to be one of the most sacred and holy temples in Swaminarayan Sampraday created by Guru Swaminarayan . It is Situated in Sarangpur village. Here the presiding deity is the mighty Lord Hanuman who is revered in the form of Kastbhanjan ie remover of sorrows....
The Kandhar Sasthti Thiruvizha is celebrated as a grand occasion at the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur in the district of Thooththukudi. The temple is one of the “Aru Padai Veedu” (six abodes) of Lord Murugan. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Murugan -the youngest son of Lord...
Explore the captivating lives of the tawaifs, or 'dancing girls,' on an enchanting heritage walk through the vibrant streets of Shahjahanabad with Enroute Indian History. Delve into the history of the majestic Jama Masjid and uncover the colorful canvas of artists, merchants, soldiers, traders, and the erudite women who played...
Humayun's Tomb Walk: Discover Mughal Splendor by Moonlight Experience the magic of Mughal architecture under the night sky with our Raat Ke Afsane: Humayun's Tomb Walk. Discover the serene gardens and the illuminated mausoleum of Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the blend of Persian and Indian...
Tokhü Emong is celebrated in the month of November every year and it lasts for nine days. This festival is associated with the harvesting of crops. It is also accompanied by folk dances and the singing of folk songs. During Tokhü Emong, the adherents praise the gods for their blessings....
How many times did you drive past Safdarjung Tomb not acknowledging the hidden gem inside the enclosure? In the Late Mughal Period, the construction of the monument was the last push towards luxury and grandeur. Take this heritage walk to know the historical times, the start of Nawabi culture, and...
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 celebration every year. The Raja...
the most favorite visual landmark of Delhi- Qutub Minar has got a new lease of life. It is beautifully lit up, and pierces the darkness of the night sky like a blazing beam of light. It is a visual to behold more beautiful than Eiffel Tower in Paris. The heritage...
Somnath Temple in Gujarat celebrates a large fair on the day of the full moon of Kartik Purnima during November -December. It is a 5 days fair . The opening ceremony is held in the evening where cultural program, Special 'Archana' (worship) and Mahaarati is performed at Somnath temple at...
Lili Parikrama is Green Pradakshina or circumambulation around spiritually significant mount Girnar located in Junagadh district. It is held during Kartik Sud Agyaras to Kartik Sud Poonam (November) as per Hindu calendar and starts from the temple of Bhavnath . Devotees and spiritual seekers and tourists from all over the...
Shamalaji is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre in Aravalli district of Gujarat state of India l.The Shamlaji temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu .It is believed that this shrine has existed for at least 500 years. Built of white sandstone and bricks it has two storeys supported on rows of...
Ahuna is a traditional post-harvest festival of the Sumis. It signifies the celebration of the season’s harvest in thanksgiving, while invoking the spirits for good fortune in the New Year. On this occasion, the entire community prepares, and feasts on the first meal of rice – drawn from the season’s...
KARTIK FAIR /CHANDRABHAGA FAIR (Oct/Nov) 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 Kilometers form Jhalawar,in the month of kartik ( October and November ). This fair attracts travllers,...
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....
Dedicated to Goddess Ambabai, the temple houses an idol of the deity that is made of precious stones. It weighs about 40 kg and has four hands, bearing a sword, a shield, a mhalung, which is a kind of....
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....
Lord Sri Venkateswara, also known as Srinivasa, Balaji, and Veṅkaṭachalapati, made Tirumala his abode five thousand years ago. Even before him, it was Lord Varahaswami who had made Tirumala his abode.....
This pilgrimage centre is called "Dwaraka Tirumala" after the great saint, "Dwaraka" who located the self-manifested idol of Lord "Sri Venkateswara" after severe penance in a Valmikama (ant hill). The....
According to ancient Tamil sources Srikalahasti has been known as the ‘Kailas of the South’ for slightly more than two thousand years and the small river on whose banks it sits, the ‘Ganges of the Sou....
KANIPAKAM: “KANI” means one and a quarter land and, “PAKAM ” means the flow of water into the land i.e., irrigation. This temple has a legend which runs as follows in brief. There are three Handicappe....
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt belongs to the lineage (parampara) of Hamsa naamaka Paramaatma, adorned, in the early phase of its history, by various Tapaswis and Rishis. Sri Madhwacharya, the proponent o....
The temple of Kanaka Durga the Goddess of power, riches and benevolence and the presiding deity of Vijayawada, is thronged by lakhs of pilgrims for worship during the “Navarathri” festival which is ce....
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....
Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, is one of the most renowned places to visit in Ahmedabad. Since its inauguration in April 2015, the temple has been standing as a beacon of spirituality and service to....
Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, is one of the most renowned places to visit in Ahmedabad. Since its inauguration in April 2015, the temple has been standing as a beacon of spirituality and service to man....
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....
Kunkeshwar Temple, an ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village, 14 Kms from Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of seashore and white sand adds to the beauty of the tem....
The Ganesh Temple at Ganpatipule in the Ratnagiri district of Konkan is very ancient, right from the Peshwas. In ancient literature like Mudgal - Puran etc. this Lambodara's (Ganesh) temple is refe....
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....
On the Chittorgarh Udaipur Highway a grand temple of Sanwaliya ji situated in Mandafiya village, where millions of devotees visit every year. According to the local residents, in the year 1840, on the....
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....
Famous MP in India And the famous pilgrimage area of Bundelkhand, Siddhpeeth Shri Jageshwarnath Ji Mahadev Temple is located in Bandakpur of Damoh district. Swayambhu Shivling Shri Jageshwarnath Ji Te....
Bhalka Teerth is one of the most magnificent temples of Somnath city. The temple at Bhalka Teerth is known as Mahaprabhuji's Bethak, and a tulsi tree has been planted in Lord Krishna's honour. Banyan....
Shri Ram Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama. The temple was built by Shree Somnath Trust in 2017. The temple is the newest addition to the array of religious places in and around Somnath. The temple is....
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....
Shri Mahalakshmi Temple is managed by a Trust called “Shri Mahalakshmi Temple Trust” a Religious and Charitable trust. Board of trustees now wishes to prepare a website so as to enable devotees....
Trimbakeshwar town is an ancient Hindu Pilgrim centre located at the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. Trimbakeshwar is abode of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The....
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....
Satyadeva with his consort Sri Anantha Lakshmi on one Side and with Lord Siva on the other side took his abode on Ratnagiri, which is named after Ratnakara, son of Meru the king of holy mountains. Lik....
When Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about his most desired place apart from Kailasa in the Universe created by him, he chose the eternally beautiful place nestled among picturesque nature, the avata....
Prasanthi Nilayam means 'the abode of highest peace'. It is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, located near the village of Puttaparthi amidst rolling hills, with the river Chitravathi to its east....
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.
