Festivals of India
India’s Vibrant Festivals: A Year-Round Celebration
Take an enchanting journey through the colourful festivals of India! This culturally rich country buzzes with lively celebrations, moving music and age-old customs all year round. We invite you to discover the wonders of India for yourself, from the mesmerizing dance performances of the Modhera Dance Festival in Gujarat to the exuberant energy of Holi, the festival of colors
January
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Lokrang Festival, Bhopal : Lokrang is a cultural festival where all dancers put their best foot forward and match their steps to folk music. During the festival, the stage showcases the different forms of folk dances, music and ethnic dances. You can also see the beautiful collections of fans and handicrafts made by the tribal community of Madhya Pradesh.
February
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
February / march
Rajasthan/Gujarat/Madya Pradesh
Holi: The festival of colors is celebrated lavishly in northern India, where Hindus celebrate the arrival of spring by throwing colored powder at each other.
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Bhagoria Haat Festival, West Nimar (Khargon) and Jhabua: In the local language, Carnival is called the festival of love. The Bhagoria Haat Festival is celebrated with great pomp and show by the native people of Madhya Pradesh. It is a unique festival in which young girls and boys have the right to elope after choosing their life partner. During this festival, a boy and a girl apply red powder to their partner’s face if they like each other. Furthermore, they run away from the ground and parents cannot deny their relationship later. On the other hand, if the girl refuses the proposal, the boy runs after it to convince her for marriage.
April/ may
Madhya Pradesh
Ujjain Kumbh Mela: Ujjain is one of the places in India where the Kumbh Mela takes place. The festival is organized four times in twelve years in the four cities of India – Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain or Nasik. Kumbh Mela commemorates the victory of good in the battle of superiority against evil. A dip in the holy Shipra river washes away all sins and ends the cycle of rebirth. The festival is attended by millions of devotees. After every 12 years, next in 2028
May
Rajasthan
Summer festival: The Mt Abu hill station celebrates summer with a three-day carnival, including boat racing on Nakki Lake, fireworks and traditional music and dancing.
Madhya Pradesh
Malwa Utsav, Indore & Ujjain:Malwa Utsav is one of the biggest, most spectacular events in Madhya Pradesh. Dance and music performances are the most important part of the festival. Artists from different parts of the world come to Indore & Ujjain to be part of this spectacular celebration of art, music, dance, drama and culture.
Octobre
Rajasthan/Gujarat/Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Ashwa Poojan: A royal festival of horse worship held in Udaipur on the 9th day of Navratri. It is the most famous festival of Rajasthan that recognizes the relationship between honor and horse.
October/ november
Rajasthan
Pushkar Fair: One of India’s largest camel, horse and cattle fairs, and also an important pilgrimage season for Hindus to Pushkar Lake. The fair includes cultural events, dances, camel races and various competitions.
Gujarat
Vautha Fair: Held annually in Vautha (October – November), where the Sabarmati and Vatrak rivers meet. The Vautha Fair is similar to the famous camel fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, but is known for the trade in donkeys.
November/December
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Nagaji Fair, Murena: The Nagaji Fair is mainly celebrated in the tribal area of Madhya Pradesh to commemorate the great saint Saint Nagaji. Besides the pet trade, many cultural and traditional events also take place during the festival. Musical performances by the tribal group are the highlight of the festival.
December
Madhya Pradesh
Tansen Samaroh or Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, Behat, Gwalior: The festival is India’s oldest and one of the best music festivals and pays tribute to the legendary musical maestro Tansen. During the festival, musical characters gather under Tansen Tomb and perform musical performances for four days.