The colorful mosaic of Indian Festivals and fairs-as diverse as the land, is an expression of the spirit of celebration that is an essential part of the country observed with enthusiasm and gaiety; festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of Indian culture. They are round-the-year vibrant interludes in the mundane routine of life. Every season brings along new festivals, each a true celebration of the bounties of nature. In addition, that is not all! The birthdays of gods and goddesses, saints and prophets, great historical happening and the advent of the New Year, all find expression in colorful festivities. The same festival, though celebrated differently in the various parts of the country, exhibits an eternal harmony of sprit. Packed with fun and excitement, festivals are occasions to clean and decorate houses, to get together with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts. New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful rhythm. It is a time for prayer, for pageantry and processions... a time to rejoice.
Festivals of India – A Comprehensive List
- Ekadashi
- Lohri
- Floating Festival
- The Republic Day
- Ganga Sagara
- Pongal - Sankranti
- Tyagaraja Festival
- Bhogali Bihu
- Ravi Das Jayanti
- Vasanta Panchami
- Magha Mela
- Muthumariamman Temple Festival
- Sakata Chutha
- Tai Pusam
- Sedal
- Moharam
- Chellum
- The feast of Purim
- Dol Purnima
- Ramakrishna Utsava
- Teppan
- Shivarathri
- Urs of Pir Gaikwad
- Urs of Sharif Sailani Shah Miya
- Kalahasti Temple Festival
- Tijara Ratha Yatra
- Holi
- Lambaras Festival
- Jamshed Navroz
- Christian Fair
- Palm Sunday
- Maundy Thursday
- Yugadi (Ugadi) and Panchanga Shravana
- Shital Ashtami
- Cheti Chand
- Burwa Mangal
- Bakr-Id
- Chaitra Pratipada
- Vaisali Mahotsava
- Bramhotsavam
- Goru and Rangoli Bihu Festival
- Car Festivals
- Vishu Festival
- The Festival of Passover
- Ramanavami
- Vaigai River Festival
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Kaila Mata
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Nav Roz
- Milad-un-Nabi
- Ambedkar Jayanti
- Jwalamukhi Festival
- Baisakhi
- Naba Varsha Festival
- Pooram Festival
- Naga Festivals
- Jamshed Navroz
- Pola and Hadaga
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Minger Mela
- Independence Day
- Kaveri River Festival
- Sair-e-Gulforoshan
- Parsi festivals
- The Onam
- Tirupathi Festival
- Ramzan and Id-ul-Fitr
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Anantha Vrutha
- Virgin Mary Festival
- Harvest Festivals
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Guruvayur Temple Festival
Kans ka Mela
- Rasa-Lila Festival
- Kathikai Festival
- Children's Day
- Karwachoth
- Deepavali
- Jaina Kartika Mahotsava
- Dhana Teras
- Kartika Purnima
- Shabarimalai Temple Festival
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi
- St. Francis Xavier's Day
- Carnival and Shigmotsava
- Christmas
- Solar Eclipse
- Kumbha Mela
- Kandoori
- Pandarpur Temple Festival
- Fire-walking Festival
- Mahamasthabhisheka of Shravanabelagola
- Bhil Festivals
- Rathasaptami (Seven Chariots)
- Chaitra-Purnamasi
- Good Friday
- Easter
- Buddha Jayanti
- Dasara
- Shivaji Jayanti
- Vata Savitri
- Chaliho
- Guru Purnima
- Teej
- Naga Panchami (Snake Festival)
- Coconut Day Festival
- Thadari
- Varalakshmi Festival
- Raksha Bandhan
- Bandi Festival
- Thread Festival
- Gond Festivals
- Tulasi Viva
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