Things To Do in INDIA
Events on Month Basis
There's always something happening in India! Find out what's on each month here.
January
January in India brings you an opportunity to enjoy popular musical and dance events. There are ample traditional festivals and parades. You can enjoy camels, kites, and cattle, which remains on offer!
Chennai Music Festival (Madras Music Season)
It is one of the most sought after festivals in South India. Watch out for traditional south Indian Carnatic music, dance, and other arts in a wide variety like never before. You will be surprised with over 1,000 performances taking place during the festival.
Mamallapuram Dance Festival
South of Chennai, there goes the Mamallapuram Dance Festival against a background of rock sculptures in the beach town of Mamallapuram. You can enjoy it for over a month, which showcases a wide variety of classical and folk dances from all over India.
International Kite Festival
On the event of Makar Sakranti, (time when sun transits into the northern hemisphere) India celebrates is amply. International Kite Festival is one of the most popular events in India. Kite fliers from 32 nations come and enjoy loads of fun. Indeed it’s a great fun for your kids!
Bikaner Camel Fair
Bikaner Camel Fair is yet another event organized by the Department of Tourism, Art & Culture, India. The festival kicks off with a procession of camels and makes a healthy delight for the travelers. Witness people in their finest attire and enjoy loads of fun in the process.
Jaipur Literature Festival
If you are one of those literature lovers, you must not miss Jaipur Literature Festival. One of the most vital literature events in Asia, it gives you access to all the leading literary figures of India along with other nations.
Republic Day Parade
The legacy of celebrations of the Constitution of India since 1950 is happening unabated. A spectacular Republic Day parade awaits you in the vicinities of New Delhi. Featuring three divisions of the armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) it is one of the best times to be India.
Hampi Festival 500th Anniversary Special
If you love dance, music, drama, puppet shows, fireworks, and spectacular processions, Hampi Festival is one of the most suitable times. The intention behind the event is to recreate the grandeur of the times of Hampi, when it was the capital of Vijayanagar. , one of the greatest Hindu kingdoms in India’s history.
February
In February, India is immersed in winter and enjoys the weather like never before. With some of the best destinations across the country, India becomes immensely rich especially during this month.
Kumbh Mela
Enjoy the Kumbh Mela as it constitutes the largest religious gathering in the world. You can enjoy Hindu holy men coming together to discuss their faith and disseminate information about Hinduism. It is attended by millions of people each day making it more than special.
Surajkund Crafts Mela
Surajkund Crafts Mela is an event of repute. With finest handloom products and mouth watering Indian cuisine, it is the best time to visit India. With more than 400 artisans displaying and demonstrating their crafts, it is one of the most sought after events in India. The fascinating part is that the Mela has a different theme every year thus attracting scores of people.
Chakra View Ecological Music Festival
One of the foremost ecological music festivals held in Goa, it is one of the most noteworthy events. You can enjoy while the party is on involving the psychedelic sounds of international and local DJs. The amusement goes beyond the traditional yoga, meditation, martial arts, healing, flea market, organic food, fire and juggling performances. Camping areas and tree house accommodations are available.
Indian Derby Weekend
One of the biggest events, Indian Derby Weekend attracts scores of people from all quarters of life. One of the very influential sporting weekends, it attracts around 25,000 people. There is everything, right from horse racing, professional salsa dancing, aerial ballet, and live bands playing tributes to the major brands of the world.
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
One of the most sought after festivals, the Kala Ghoda arts festival is a nine day extravaganza. Enjoy an open air exhibition space and stage show with impressive artistes. You can get arts and crafts, exhibitions, seminars, dance, and more. Above all, everything’s free of cost to enjoy.
Shekhawati Festival
In case you value tradition with old painted havelis (mansions) that the Shekhawati region is famous for, it is better to attend the Shekhawati Festival. One-day tour of the Shekhawati region is organized during the festival and that is what makes it more attractive. It also involves camel and jeep safaris and above all the farm visits make it more purposeful.
Maha Shivaratri
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most prominent deities in India, you can watch
Tandava dance in the wake. The cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction is adorned during this particular festival.
Goa Carnival
Goa Carnival is the most colourful extravaganza, which was initiated by the Portuguese in the 18th century. With parades, floats, music, and masked dances, it is one of the most sought after events in the Indian context. With so much to offer, Red and Black Dance, a formal ball in Panaji, it is a great event.
Valentine's Day
You must be aware of this wonderful event. India celebrates this event with full gusto. In fact, that is what makes it more worthwhile and significant. You can go to honeymoon places with lots and lots of opportunities. Begin with a new love, or simply living happily ever after is the mantra, which makes this day altogether lovely and significant.
Chinese New Year
Expect something unusual in terms of crackers, lion dance shows and fireworks. This is something, which makes your traveling experience to India worthwhile and significant.
March
Rajasthan and Kerala are the states, which can bring life to your traveling experience in India. Catching most of the action here is not tedious. With plenty of temple festivals, you can enjoy elephant festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Holi is one of the most celebrated festivals to attend during this month.
Kumbh Mela
The Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world. One of the ancient northern Indian festivals, it is interesting to note the bringing together of Hindu holy men together. Attended by millions of people each day, it is one of the best times to be in India.
International Yoga Festival
If you are on a lookout for Yoga, the International Yoga Festival is a must for you. As more and more people are coming to attend the ceremony every year, it is good to enjoy it during this time. You can learn Yoga techniques at its best. It is organized at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Holi
Commonly known as Festival of Colours, Holi is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus. People enjoy while throwing colored powder at each other along with water and have loads of fun. Parties are organized with dance under water sprinklers. You can enjoy Bhang, a paste made from cannabis plants, however it is saner to consider it before trying.
Uthralikavu Pooram
Dedicated to the Goddess Kali, Uthralikavu Pooram is one of the festivals enjoyed with rituals and folk art performances. Glowing of traditional temple lamps make it further worthwhile. The best part is that you can enjoy lighting throughout the night. As it is backed by resounding traditional drumming, it is best suited to the temperament of travelers. It is celebrated at Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple in Vadakkancherry, Kerala.
Paripally Gajamela
One of Kerala's most impressive temple festivals, the Paripally Gajamela features around 50 richly decorated elephants. Now, this is simply amazing. As India is rich in terms of ritual offerings, you can always take delight in witnessing so. Watch temple devotees claiming blessings for prosperity. It is primarily organized at Paripally Kodimootil Sree Bhadrakaali Temple in Kerala.
Konkan Turtle Festival
You can witness the newly hatched, endangered Olive Ridely turtles with their amazing skills. As it is one of the best turtle festivals, you cannot ignore it to get access to sample traditional Indian village life. It is celebrated at Velas village, Ratnagiri, Maharastra.
Thirunakkara Arattu
On this day, the procession of decorated elephants mesmerizes the onlookers. Accompanied by drummers and other performers, this is the day when the temple god is taken for bathing. Then there are other attractions that include festivals involving traditional Kathakali dancers. The best part is the folk arts such as the Mayilattom (peacock dance), which is an attraction to adore. It is celebrated at Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam District, Kerala.
Gangaur Festival
Gangaur is yet another festival, which is celebrated in Rajasthan. It leans toward honoring the goddess Gauri. It is primarily dedicated to Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife). As she represents purity and austerity, the festival is predominantly meant for women. You can witness colorful processions including bejeweled images of the goddess Gauri and performance of local bands. It is celebrated all over Rajasthan.
Mewar Festival
This festival is organized in wake of celebrating the spring season. You can enjoy loads of fun and delve into Indian rituals by visiting at Gangaur Ghat on the banks of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Watch images of goddess Gauri, which are transferred onto boats while people sing and dance taking out the idol onto the Lake. It is organized in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Attuvela Mahotsavam
One of the most sought after jewels of ""Kerala Tourism, this festival focuses on elephants. Primarily the Attuvela Mahotsavam is a delightful water carnival. In the wake of this festival, a procession of warmly illuminated canoes is taken with large temple replicas. It is celebrated at Elankavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Vadayar, Kottayam District, Kerala.
Ram Navami
The festival of Ram Navami is one of the most celebrated festivals of the Hindus. It is basically the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. Celebrated across India, it involves great cultural events in Bangalore. You can enjoy a week long classical music and dance concerts. Be there is Bangalore or Karnataka to enjoy its every bit.
Arattupuzha Pooram
Yet another Kerala temple festival this month, the Arattupuzha Pooram is a particularly large elephant pageant featuring around 60 elephants bearing brightly colored silk parasols. It's one of the oldest temple festivals in Kerala. Legend has it that on the day of the festival, 101 gods and goddesses from the neighboring villages visited Sree Ayyappan, the presiding deity of the Arattupuzha Temple.
April
In this month, the heat is on and the number of events in India lessens. However, there are a few festivals that make you stay in an upbeat mood.
Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious gathering. Celebrated primarily in the ancient northern India, it is one of the most celebrated festivals. As it brings Hindu holy men together on a single platform, it is attended by millions of people each day.
Tulip Festival
Kashmir is picturesque. No doubts about it. However, its beauty enhances on spring. In fact, during this time, flowering tulips make it more beautiful. This time becomes so special that Kashmir celebrates the most reverberated Tulip Festival in the vicinities of Srinagar. As its homes the Asia's largest tulip garden, you will get enthralled by its sheer beauty and magnificence. The other part of this festival is that features daily cultural programs. You can go through Kashmiri folk songs, buy exquisite handicrafts, and enjoy traditional Kashmiri cuisine. It is organized at Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar, Kashmir.
Baisakhi
One of the most celebrated festivals of India, Baisakhi is a harvest festival. It's celebrated with a great deal of feasting and you could always enjoy folk music, fairs, and more. In its wake, Golden Temple in Amritsar immerses in celebrations as it is decorated duly. You can enjoy this festival throughout the state of Punjab with massive celebrations in Amritsar.
Chithirai Festival
If you happen to be in Madurai, the Chithirai Festival is one of the biggest celebrations you can hardly afford to ignore. Re-enacting the wedding of Lord Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva) and Goddess Meenakshi (Lord Vishnu's sister), this festival is great in terms of understanding the Indian culture. It is celebrated in the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Thrissur Pooram
If you are in Kerala, you can celebrate the grandest of all Kerala temple festivals, the Thrissur Pooram. It primarily involves the procession of around 30 colorfully decorated elephants. You can always immerse in its glory with attractions such as ornamental parasol displays, drum concerts, and more. With cultural events at your disposal, this is one of the best times to enjoy the most. It is primarily celebrated in Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur, Kerala.
May
If you are of the opinion that the summers are not that irritating, you'll certainly enjoy some big events in India during this month. Moreover, there are hilly areas, which give you enough freedom to enjoy the vicinities of India.
Moatsu Festival
As Ao tribes celebrate this festival, you can be in Nagaland to enjoy the most of it. This festival is primarily celebrated in wake of planting season, which nears its completion at the end. As all the activities are associated with harvest, you can always enjoy loads of fun during the period. With scores of singing, dancing, and merry making at your disposal, you can enjoy at the level best. It is exactly celebrated in the Mokokchung district villages, particularly Chuchuyimlang village, Nagaland.
Ooty Summer Festival
Be there in Tamil Nadu to enjoy this festival in Ooty. This is in fact one of the greatest festivals of summers. Moreover, you can also enjoy the flower show at the Botanical Gardens. With loads of fun in wake of activities including cultural events, boat racing, and trekking, this time becomes immensely great and significant. It is primarily organized at the Botanical Gardens, Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Mt. Abu Summer Festival
If you love ballad singing, regional folk songs, and more, you can do so in and around Nakki Lake, where you can also enjoy boat racing. Moreover, roller skating race also makes your journey worthwhile and significant. With loads of fireworks display, it becomes worth enjoying. The Sham-e-Qawwali musical show also makes your journey worthwhile and significant. It is organized at the Mt. Abu, Rajasthan.
Buddha Purnima & Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti is yet another festival of repute. It is basically celebrated in wake of birthday of Lord Buddha. Considered as one of the most celebrated and sacred Buddhist festivals, you can enjoy sermons, prayer meets, and religious discourses. If you are on a lookout for group meditation, it is the best place. You can enjoy this festival at various Buddhist sites such as Bodhgaya. It is also celebrated in Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi.
Banganga Fair
In wake of this festival, homage is paid to the Lord Krishna and his wife Radha. You can enjoy scores of devotees gathering to bathe at the ghats of the Banganga River and have loads along with them. Apart from that, you could also enjoy Merchants who come from far and wide to sell their wares including rural ornaments, toys and household items. It is celebrated at Radha-Krishnaji Temple, lying on the banks of the Banganga River near Bairath. Don’t forget to be in Jaipur, Rajasthan during this time.
June
During this month, the monsoon arrives in India. So, it becomes an excellent month to enjoy the wet weather. This month primarily guides you to go through the hills to witness some great festivals and events.
Sindhu Darshan Festival
As the name itself suggests, the Sindhu Darshan festival is primarily a celebration of River Sindhu or Indus. Indus is one of the longest rivers of the world and this festival is named after it. The river promises a wide variety of Indian culture and an exciting array of performing arts thus making it altogether important for the travelers. It is primarily celebrated in Leh Ladakh.
Shimla Summer Festival
Shimla Summer Festival is held in the lap of mountains in Shimla. Experience the five day summer festival with the most of it. The event has been held regularly in Shimla and forms one of the best opportunities to get amused. With loads of fun involving musical performances, famous songs, great cuisine, you can enjoy a plenty. It is primarily organized Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Ganga Dussehra
This festival is also one of the most sought after events in the Indian context. You can enjoy a large number of pilgrims thronging the holy river and making it more worthwhile. It is primarily organized in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Hemis Festival
This festival incorporates to celebrate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. With loads of traditional music, colorful masked dances, and more, you can enjoy its every bit with exquisite handicrafts. It is organized the Hemis Monastery, Leh, Ladakh
Sao Joao Feast of St John the Baptist
It is the most popular and sought after festivals in Goa. Sao Joao is primarily a festival that includes the interesting feat of men jumping into overflowing village wells. Well, all this for retrieving bottles of local feni alcohol. Along with boat races, singing and dancing, it looks simply magnificent. It is primarily organized at the North Goa, Siolim.
Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
If you are on a lookout for a boat race, Kerala’s pristine waters is the best place for the purpose. The festival, Champakulam Moolam involves the procession of boats flowing in a river with gusto.
It is the oldest boat race in India. You get an opportunity to witness a stunning procession racing of boats in exotic water floats. The decoration of boats with colorful parasols makes things more attractive. It is organized at Pampa River at Champakulam, not far from Alleppey in Kerala.
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Enjoy this great festival in wake of monsoon celebration amidst Goa's local fishing communities. You can always enjoy activities such as sailing up river on rafts along with performing plays and songs. It is exactly celebrated in Goa, particularly the riverside villages of Candolim, Agassaim, Siolim, and Ribandar.
July
Splash
Splash monsoon comprises of fabulous and fun opportunities to immerse in beauty of Indian culture and tradition. Witness the area's natural green beauty at this time of year and enjoy loads of fun and frolic. It is exactly celebrated at Wayanad district, Kerala.
Ladakh Confluence 2011
You can enjoy the Ladakh Confluence, which gives you access to loads of fun and frolic. With four days of music, art, nature, this is something, which energizes you for sure. Musicians, artists and travelers from around the world come to witness the glorious event and enjoy its every bit. It is exactly celebrated near Leh in the Ladakh region.
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is one of the full moon days that are celebrated in remembrance of the ancient sage Vyasa. As we know that Indian festivals largely lean towards Hindu Indian tradition, it is always good to witness their glory. The event is celebrated almost all over India with primarily at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. You can go to Mathura as well where Goverdhan is the place to enjoy the most of it.
August
August brings some of the famous festivals in its ambit. Visitors get an opportunity to have fun and get loads of fun with some of the most popular and traditional festivals and events.
Teej Festival
The Teej festival is primarily a festival leaning towards women. With much anticipated monsoon festival, it is celebrated with full gusto. This festival is also traditional and religious in nature. It talks about the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the most revered gods in the Indian context. In the wake, women apply henna to their hands and feet, get dressed up, and enjoy to the optimum. It is celebrated primarily at Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is yet another reputed festival, which brings immense joy to the people and travelers. This festival involves the worship of snakes primarily and talks about dance and music, however particularly leaning towards celebrating the glory of snakes.
Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race
This festival is one of the most revered events with snake boat race that makes local people and travelers go nuts. Held in Kerala, it involves an impromptu snake boat race that is traditionally held since 1952. It takes place annually on the second Saturday of August at Punnamda Lake, Alleppey, Kerala.
Onam
Onam is yet another famous traditional ten day harvest festival thus making Indian tradition and culture richer by leaps and bounds. You can witness numerous people decorating the ground in front of their houses and enjoying the most of it. The festival also involves the celebration of new clothes, feasts served on banana leaves, and more. It is held in Kerala.
Rakhi/Raksha Bandhan
This is one of the most favourite festivals as far as Indians are concerned. Sisters tie a Rakhi (a beautifully crafted and decorated thread) on the right wrist of their brothers that signifies the exchange of love and protection. It is celebrated all over India.
Gogamedi Fair
One of the most impressive festivals of Rajasthan, the Gogamedi Fair is a traditional Rajasthani cattle and handicraft fair. It is primarily held in wake of paying tribute to regional hero Gogaji, believed to be a snake God. You can witness great dancing and music in the wake.
Aranmula Snake Boat Race
It is primarily a religious occasion, which again signifies the rich traditional asset of India. Rather than being a contest, it's more about retracing the time offerings were carried on snake boats and that is what makes it ever more meaningful and worthwhile.
September
Indian religious festivals are the best representatives as far as India is concerned. In the month of September, there is no dearth of festivals in the offing. Indeed, the colorful spectacle is captivating.
Gogamedi Fair
This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan and is the most revered festivals of India. The festival involves the feast of traditional Rajasthani cattles and constitutes the handicraft fair. It's held to pay tribute to regional hero Gogaji, which is believed to be a snake God. It is primarily held in Ganganagar, on the northern Rajasthan border.
Ladakh Festival
Ladakh Festival is one of the major festivals. It showcases the regional dance and music thus making the travelers’ experience richer than imagined. It also includes polo-match, music concerts, mask dances, and more. It also takes you to the monasteries involving motorbike/cycle expedition to Khardung-la, Thanka painting exhibition, if you wish to do so. Other attractions include river rafting, dance, music, and folk songs.
Govinda/Krishna Janmashtami
This is again one of the most impressive festivals. It involves celebrations centering on Krishna birthday celebrations. It is indeed an extremely fun part of the festival that gives travelers their due. The best part is the witnessing of reaching and breaking open clay pots filled with curd, which have been strung up high from buildings.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is also one of the most spectacular events. With the birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha, there comes the celebrations. As the festival begins, one can witness huge statutes of Ganesha installed in homes and podiums. As the festival ends, the statutes are paraded through the streets thus enhancing glory of the event. It is celebrated all over India.
October
Come October and India becomes more lively. As the monsoon gives respite, the festival season springs up. Take part in India with events filled with lights, music, and dance.
Navaratri
Navaratri is a special festival celebrated in India. As the name itself suggests, its a nine day festival commemorating the Mother Goddess in all her manifestations. The event includes Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati worshiping with loads of fun and frolic. Worshiping and fasting take place in the daytime, as the festival culminates with Dussehra.
Durga Puja
This festival caters to the whole India, however primarily confining to the warrior Goddess Durga. You can enjoy loads of beautiful statues of Goddess Durga and people flocking to the streets with music and dance. It is done amidst mesmerizing light shows, drumming, and dances with aromatic food stalls. It is primarily celebrated in Bengal at massive level.
Dussehra
It is one of the most prominent festivals celebrated in India. On the tenth day of the Navaratri festival, Dussehra is celebrated. Victory of good over evil, it is devoted to Lord Rama, who defeats Ravana.
Marwar Festival
The Marwar Festival, as the name itself suggests, is largely celebrated in the context of Rajasthan. The festival goes for two days. One of the major highlights of the festival is classic folk music and dance.
Rajgir Dance Festival
This festival is held in the ancient capital of the Magadhan Empire in Bihar. You can enjoy devotional songs to ballet and more on the eve. You can also enjoy singing and dancing by renowned artistes. The city itself is an important place for both Buddhists and Jains.
Soorya Arts Festvial
As the name itself suggests, Soorya Arts Festival is billed as the longest arts festival in the world. With 111 day cultural extravaganza that begins from September 21 to January 10 every year, this is one of the biggest enthralling events. You can enjoy films, dance, theatre, music, folk arts, , and workshops. It is held in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram).
November
As a traveler, you will be mesmerized if you are in India in the month of November. The weather becomes fine, cooler and dryer, and the full moon at this time of year gives you all the opportunity to enjoy its every bit.
Diwali
Diwali, one of the major festivals of India, represents the start of the Hindu New Year. If you are in India during this time, you will be amazed with the way it is celebrated. You can witness lots of small clay lamps (called diyas) and candles that illuminate the whole country. With lots of people cleaning and decorating their homes with Rangoli, it is one of the most influential festivals.
Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is the North Indian festival. Primarily celebrated by the people of Bihar, its importance has grown significantly. Be it any place, it is celebrated like never before. It constitutes the biggest occasion in Mumbai thus making the celebrations enthralling the travelers and the local people.
Pushkar Camel Fair
This festival represents traditional Indian style in its perfect sense. With an amazing 50,000 camels, the view becomes eclectic. Moreover, the he tiny desert town of Pushkar immerses in the glory like never before. It is held in Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
This event is primarily an event involving Sikh community. Commemoration of Guru Nanak's birthday is held and is celebrated like never before. With wide celebrations throughout Punjab, it goes beyond the general enthralling.
Kartik Purnima and Bali Yatra
This festival is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kartik Purnima or the moon day in the Hindu month of Kartika represents great fanfare in the state of Orissa particularly. People float tiny boats filled with flowers and incense in the water in the wake.
Ellora Ajanta Festival
This enchanting festival takes place in an historic 17th century palace and thus makes the celebrations lovelier than expected. The place is not far from the Ellora caves, showcasing an eclectic mix of classical and folk music and dance from India's most talented musicians and performers. It is primarily held in Soneri Mahal, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
December
In the month of December, India becomes alive as you can witness an eclectic mix of traditional and modern festivals and events. What’s more, you can enjoy classical to electronic dance music, and more in this month. Christmas also falls in this month and India gears handsomely for this occasion as well.
Hornbill Festival
Hornbill is a bird and this festival is named after it. If you love tradition and culture at its best, you can always enjoy this festival in the remote north eastern state of India. It is primarily a tribal festival featuring traditional arts, dances, folk songs, and more. One can enjoy live music concerts in the evenings as well. With local handicrafts on sale during the festival, the experience becomes more than alive in the Indian context.
Feast of Francis Xavier
Celebrated in the memory of Saint Francis Xavier, this is one of the most stunning India festivals. As Christian missionaries keep on visiting India, this festival is simply mesmerizing thus organized by them. In fact, Saint Francis Xavier was also one of the Christian missionaries.
Sangat Music Festival
With over a dozen renowned Indian vocalists and instrumentalists, Sangat Music Festival represents Indian classical music in its truest form. As we know that most of the musicians have now settled abroad, this brings them on the same platform.
Chennai Music Festival (Madras Music Season)
This festival is one of the most sought after events. Described as the world's largest cultural event, it is the best platform involving traditional south Indian Carnatic music, dance, and other related forms of art.
Shilpgram Art and Craft Fair
If you are on a lookout for lovely shopping experience, you can try and catch this impressive arts and crafts fair. As nearly 400 artisans and craftsmen gather at this event, the experience becomes richer and varied.
Mamallapuram Dance Festival
This festival is celebrated in an open air Mamallapuram Dance Festival amidst rock sculptures in the beach town of Mamallapuram. Running for a month and showcasing a range of classical and folk dances from all over India, it is simply mesmerizing.
Christmas
If you wish to celebrate Christmas in its purest form and that too in India, Goa is the perfect place. As there is no dearth of numerous beautiful old Portuguese style churches, the experience becomes richer and mesmerizing. Christmas carols are sung with superb decorations.
Sunburn Festival Goa
If you love dance parties, you cannot get bigger than that. One of the biggest outdoor dance parties on magnificent India's beaches, the Sunburn Festival sets the perfect ambiance for those perfectionists.
Mt Abu Winter Festival
If you are of the opinion that Rajasthan is all about desert, consider this! Mt. Abu Winter Festival will change your perception. With flourishing rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and forests, it’s a place that defies the generalized understanding related to Rajasthan. You can catch the spirit of Rajasthani tribal life and culture like never before.
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