| Amarnath Yatra - Jammu & Kashmir |
In the month of Shravan, thousands of pilgrims make an arduous trek up to the Amarnath cave in the Kashmir Himalayas.s
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| Baisakhi - Punjab (April 14th) |
A rural festival of North India, marking the beginning of the solar year (New year), celebrated in Punjab with great fervour. For the Sikhs the day is a collective celebration of New Year along with the commemoration of the founding of the Khalsa Panth (Sikh brotherhood) by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
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| Bihu - Assam |
Bihu or Bohag Bihu is the biggest festival of the people of Assam. It is a festival that transcends all religious and class barriers bringing people together in a free and uninhabited manner.
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| Bikaner Festival - Bikaner - Rajasthan |
Dedicated to the indispensable ship of the desert, the festival starts off with a magnificent procession of bedecked camels.
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| Budh Purnima |
Buddha Poornima, which falls on the full moon night in the month of Vaisakha (either in April or May).
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| Champakkulam Boat Race - Kerala |
| The traditional annual boat race of Kerala begin in July at Champakulam. This festival is known as ' Moolam Vallamkali'. |
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| Chennai Dance & Music Festival - Chennai, TamilNadu |
Chennai music and dance festival is a celebration of classical music and dance of South India (Carnatic Music) held during mid December to mid January in the capital city of Chennai. The festival is held at a number of venues around the city by various sabhas or organizations.
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| Christmas - All Over India |
Christmas the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, is celebrated in India with great fervor all over India by the Christians.
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| Deccan Festival - Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh |
Every year gracious Hyderabad comes alive during the Deccan Festival. There are cultural programmes with ghazal nights, qawalis and mushairas, typical of the city.
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| Desert Festival - Jaisalmer - Rajasthan |
The Desert Festival is a 3-day extravaganza of colour, music and festivity, held at the golden city of Jaisalmer.
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| Durga Puja - West Bengal |
In West Bengal Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja where beautifully decorated images of the goddess are worshipped in specially erected Puja Pandals.
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| Dussehra - All over India |
This Hindu festival is celebrated all over India to mark the defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama.
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| Diwali |
Diwali, or Deepavali, perhaps the best-known Hindu festival, marks the end of the season that opens with Dussehra.
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| Eid-Milad-ul-Nabi - All over India |
The birthday of Prophet Mohammad, is celebrated all over India with traditional festivity and religious fervour. |
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| Elephanta Festival - Elephanta Island-Mumbai |
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This festival is held across the Mumbai harbour, on the Elephanta Island, near the world-renowned Elephanta Caves (A World Heritage Site).
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| Ellora Festival - Maharashtra |
It is a festival of dance and music held every March in the splendid surroundings of the world-heritage listed cave temple of Ellora, about 30 km from Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
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| Gangaur Festival - Rajasthan |
This festival is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati; consort of Lord Shiva, which commences on the first day of Chaitra, the day following Holi and lasts for eighteen days.
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| Garden Festival - Delhi |
A spectacular flower show held in Delhi, where varieties of flowers and exotic plants are on display. Organised by Delhi Tourism this annual event is indeed a horticulturist's delight.
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| Good Friday & Easter - All over India |
Good Friday is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and the Christians offer prayers and services in the Churches.
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| Hampi Festival - Hampi, Karnataka |
The magnificent ruined city of Hampi, Karnataka once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire (One of the greatest empires in the history of India), comes alive during the lively festival of dance and music, held in the first week of November.
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| Holi - All over India |
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Holi, the most lively of all Hindu festivals is observed all over North India, which falls on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun (March) according to the Hindu Lunar calendar.
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| Kerala Village Fair - Kovalam - Kerala |
Mid January is the time for cultural events in the lush villages around Kovalam every year.
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| Khajuraho Dance Festival - Madhya Pradesh |
The week- long festival of classical dances is held every year in February/March against the spectacular backdrop of the magnificently lit temples.
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| Lucknow Festival - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
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This festival is celebrated between 25th November and 5th December in Lucknow, the capital city of U.P. It captures the undying elegance and splendours of ancient city Awadh, now known as Lucknow.
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| Mewar Festival - Udaipur, Rajasthan |
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An exhilarating welcome to spring, this festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani songs, dances, processions, devotional music and firework displays.
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| Onam - Kerala |
Onam, Kerala's most important festival heralds the harvest season. Onam lasts ten days and welcomes King Mahabali's spirit from eternal exile once every year.
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| Pushkar Fair - Pushkar, Rajasthan |
This fair is held at Pushkar town, 11 km from Ajmer in Rajasthan for twelve days annually.
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| Rathyatra - Chariot Festival - Orrisa |
This spectacular chariot festival celebrated for 8 days is held at the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri (Orissa). Thousands of devotees flock to Puri during the occasion, as they believe that a glimpse of Lord Jagannath in his chariot gives salvation.
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| Sindhu Darshan Festival - Leh |
The Sindhu Darshan Festival is organised annually at Leh. People travel for a Darshan and Puja of the River Sindhu (Indus) which originates from the Mansarovar in Tibet.
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| Taj Mahotsav - Agra - Uttar Pradesh |
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A ten day event, the Taj Mahotsav at Agra is a culturally vibrant platform that brings together the finest Indian Crafts and cultural nuances.
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| Urs - Ajmer, Rajasthan |
The Urs are held at Ajmer, Rajasthan every year at the tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, commemorating his symbolic union with God.
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| Vishu - Kerala |
Vishu is one of the important festivals of Kerala. It comes in the month of April usually on the 14th.
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