Fairs and Festivals

Holi Festival The diversity and the multi-ethnicity of India is displayed at its best through its colourful fairs and festivals. India has not only emerged powerful economically but risen to be one amongst the most popular tourist destination across the globe. India is indeed a must-see place.

Your trip to India will remain incomplete if you do not participate in its vibrant fairs and festivals. These celebrations are an extension to the rich culture of India, making it even richer and finer.

Indians do not miss even a single opportunity to celebrate. Performing of rituals followed by merriment brings forth the true essence of celebrations. The variety of fairs and festivals in India is varied. Some of them are listed below:

January
National Kite Festival, Makar Sankranti, Id-ul-Fitr, Pongal, Bikaner Festival, Float Festival, Lohri, Pattadakal Dance Festival, Basant Panchami, Thai Pusam

February
Goa Carnival, Surajkund Crafts Mela, Nagaur Fair, International Yoga Week, Mahashivratri, Desert Festival, Elephant Festival, Chapchar Kut, Taj Mahotsav, Islands Tourism Festival, Deccan Festival.

March
Holi, Mahavir Jayanti, Elephant Festival, Gangaur, Jamshed-e-Navroz, Ellora Festival, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Id-ul-Zuha, Hoysala Mahotsava, Ramnavami.

April
Baisakhi, Good Friday, Easter, Muharram, Gudi Padva, Pooram, Mewar Festival, Buddha Purnima.

June
Hemis Festival, Ganga Dussehra.

July
Guru Purnima, Rathyatra.

August
Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Rakshabandhan, Onam, Nag Panchami.

September
Tarnetar Mela.

October
Dussehra, Durga Puja, Marwar Festival, Navratri.

November
Diwali, Sharad Purnima, Pushkar Fair, Guru Purab, Sonepur Fair, Ka Pomblang Nongrem, Hampi Festival.

December
Konark Dance Festival, Christmas.

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