Majuli Festival ( Assam)
With such calm and simple Assamese people, the celebrations are have to be sophisticated too. Therefore rejoicing takes place in a very common way, usually in open space. Bamboo sticks and banana leaves are used abundantly and rather than offering cooked food, nutrient such as sprouts, grams and fruits are offered during worship. The festivals takes place every year in the
Celebrated during the 2nd week of July, a season of bounty in Nagaland, Tuluni Festival is marked with feasts as the occasion occurs in the fruitful season of the year. This festival is celebrated with great pomp by the Sumi tribe of Nagaland. The exuberance of the banquet is concluded with a series of folk songs and songs.
The Bihus (Assam)
Being the national festivals of Assam, they are celebrated with great fun and joy by all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief. Considering its importance these festivals are very popular among tourists too. These festivals are celebrated under three phases, the first one is celebrated in January. The second one comes in April and the third phase arrives in October. All of these phases are important harvest time during the year.
Durga Puja (West Bengal)
Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals in India celebrated in the month of October. But on the western region of the country specially in West Bengal it is is much more than a festival. People in the state go around crazy celebrating life to fullest, culture, popular customs and traditions, It is time time when families and friends get reunited at one place for love and affection, to share and to care.
The Losar Festival (Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim)
Losar is the Tibetan New Year, therefore it is also shared by the Sikkimese and rejoiced with lot of merriment and celebration in the month of February. The Tibetans welcome their new year by performing Yak dance on the streets and throwing sampa, these events and celebrations goes on for a week.
Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
celebrated in the month of March, it marks the start of spring as the mystic nature starts playing with colors. This kind of an environment puts in the festive mood in the lives of Mizos as they prepare themselves to celebrate the festival of happiness, Chapchar Kut. Considered as the most important traditional festival of Mizoram, it is celebrated with great pomp and splendor and is very famous among tourist visiting the destination at that time.
Onam (Kerala)
It is the most important harvest festival of South India, and is celebrated with rich mixture of myth and reality. This 10 day festival falls in the month of August-September, co-occurring with the start of the harvest season. Onam is rejoiced with various carnivals, boat races, dance & music and incredible feast, thereby making itself among tourists too.
Pongal (Tamil Nadu)
Being the most popular festival of Tamil Nadu, this harvest festival is celebrated over 4 days in the month of January. On the First day of fest (Bhogi), people clean up their places and homes taking out each and every wastage and unusable item and burning them up in the bonfire. The second day (Surya Pongal) marks worshiping and offering prayers while paying homage to Sun God. On the third day its time to pay homage to cattle, various animals are decorated and given food. The fourth day is biggest day people get gathered at various places and celebrate the last day with dance, music and feast.
Natyanjali Dance Festival (Tamil Nadu)
In order to mark respect and importance to the lord of dancers, Lord Nataraja, this famous fest is organized annually in month of February during the beginning of Mahashivratri. On this occasion all the striking dancers of India come together on the same stage and opens on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri. In fact if we consider the past records, it's one of famous fest attended by loads of tourists over the past years.
Hampi Festival (Karnataka)
Organized yearly in the month of November-December, Hampi Festival is celebrated in appreciation of the ruined city of Hampi, which was once the capital of the Vijaynagar empire. Managed by the State Government, it is very famous among the visitors. The city comes to life takes smooth route during this festival, which consist of dance, drama, music, fireworks, puppet shows, and marvelous processions, which adds to its great attraction among the tourists.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Kerala)
Held every year on the second Saturday of August, this water carnival is the biggest snake boat race in the world. The colorful boats with loads of spectators is a marvelous treat for tourists. This annual regatta is held on the Punnamada Backwaters of Alappuzha and is the most famous of all. A complete magnificent occasion to visit Kerala and explore its riches.
Dussehra (Mysore, Karanataka)
A ten-day festivity highlighted through cultural shows, exhibitions & airs, music and dance festivals, and torchlight processions. It marks the importance of victory of good over evil. Although it is celebrated in all corners of the country, in south Karnataka is one to place to visit during the festive time.
Nagaur Fair (Nagaur, Rajasthan)
Being one of the largest cattle fair held in the country, Nagaur Fair is a large display of cows, bullocks, camels and horses. Around thousands of animals are brought here for trading purposes. This fair is held every year starting from late January to mid February at Nagaur, a place located somewhere between Bikaner and Jodhpur.
Taj Mahotsav (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
In the month of February, as the spring season arrives, it spreads its flaming insignia of aroma and leafage through out the atmosphere. It is this time when Agra burst into colorful celebrations with the arrival of Taj Mahotsav, an absolute jubilation of Uttar Pradesh's rich heritage of arts, crafts, culture, cuisine, dance and music. Lasting for 10 days, the Taj Festival is the time when you can observe the inherent culture and tradition of Uttar Pradesh.
Urs Fair (Ajmer, Rajasthan)
Devoted to Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti, the Sufi saint, marking his death anniversary. Innumerable followers from different places and communities get together at the shrine of the saint at the time of celebrations during the first six days of Rajab (7th month of the Islamic calendar) at the memorial of the holy saint, situated in the lakeside city of Ajmer. Musical extravaganza (Qawwalis) and evening of poetic verses (Mushairaas) are its major attractions.
Pushkar Cattle Fair (Pushkar, Rajasthan)
The cattle fair held at Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan is globally famous for its cultural significance. The location of the town in the valley and its hill and desert surroundings provide a perfect backdrop to the whole scene that unfurls here every year in the month of Octover-November. This largest camel fair begins on Karthik Shukla Ekadashi and continues for five consecutive days. Various cultural activities take place during the fair. Shopping at the fair stalls makes up for a wonderful experience.
Desert Festival (Jaisalmer, Rajasthan)
The festival brings whole of the Thar Desert to life. The rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan can be experienced at its best as you become a part of the Desert Festival, held in the desert city of Jaisalmer. Major attractions of the festival include Gair and Fire dance. Apart from these folk performances, there are participants like snake charmers, acrobats and puppeteers. Camel rides, camel polo and camel dance during the event are much popular with visitors. Mr Desert contest also adds much to the charm.
Id ul Fitr (All Over India)
Carrying a reputation of being the most important festival for Muslims around the country and world. One can imagine its celebrations, and since there is big Muslim gentry found in the northern part of the country, the festival is celebrated with a huge bang. One can experience the purest of culture during this time. Its date is generally decided according to the Muslim calender, and as per theology the date generally marks end of fasting month ( Ramadan) for Muslims.
Diwali (All Over India)
North India can be considered as the most populous region of the country and thus, the culture and ethics generally gave its root from the region. Diwali holds major reputation amongst the festivals in India. Popularly marked through crackers, prayers in each and every temple and home, sweets of unlimited varieties, stage shows and drama and most importantly the blend of different colors along the streets, home, edifices, parks and clothings, its an amazing experience to be part of such stunning celebrations.
Lohri (Punjab)
A propitious happening that is celebrated as the crop festival of Punjab, a famous North Indian state. Lohri is rejoiced with great delight and ardor particularly among the farmers society as this festival is associated with the harvesting of
the crops.
Elphanta Festival (Mumbai)
Held during the month of February at the Elephanta Island across Mumbai Harbor, near the popular Elephanta Caves. It is celebrated annually to mark the importance of the place. Highlighted by feast of music and dance under dark sky, transforms the entire island into a large auditorium. Over the past years it has become one of the major attraction for tourists.
International Kite Festival (Gujarat)
During the start of a new year the change in wind direction is marked by thousands of colorful kites of different shades and sizes which occupy the whole sky. People around the world participate in this event individually or in communities. It is held in the month of January, and is one major attraction among the tourists visiting India.
Ellora Festival (Ellora Caves, Maharashtra)
The festival of Ellora enlivens the glorious history of the temples of Ellora, located at a distance of 30 km from Aurangabad. The popularity of the festival reaches far and wide, as the temple site is also included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The caves of Ellora, 34 in number, reflects the experiments performed by different faiths 600 AD and 1000 AD. The Kailash Temple is the biggest attraction at Ellora. The festival is organised at Ellora caves in the month of March every year.winter crops. It holds major importance among Sikhs and Hindus and therefore it celebrated with great zeal.
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