Holi, a festival that is widely and wholeheartedly celebrated in Northern and Western parts of India. The festival rejoices the commencement of spring as well as the victory of good over evil. It is best known around the world for colors, during the celebration of this festival, people throw colored powder on each other. This is why the festival is also popular as “Festival of Colours“. When is Holi Celebrated? The festival marks the end…
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Durga Puja is one of the widely celebrated festivals in India. It is the ceremonial worship of the Mother Goddess. This festival, Durgotsab, is a celebrated occasion for reunion and rejuvenation and also, a celebration of traditional culture and customs. This is the most important festival of the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura, and the passion and enthusiasm which is shared throughout the country are commendable. This festival is usually celebrated in the…
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The list of Most Celebrated Festivals of India hasn’t ended yet, rather the real season of fests begin now in September. September to December is the time, when there are several festivals back to back. Here is the list of festivals that makes the last quarter of the year so vibrant. Onam: Welcoming The Mighty Mahabali Onam is one of the important festivals of India….
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In our previous post we shared Most Celebrated Festivals in India during first quarter of year (January to March)Let’s continue with more celebration Baisakhi: Celebrated on 14th of April, Baisakhi is primarily celebrated by the Sikh community in Punjab and those around the world. Baisakhi indicates the beginning of the harvest season for the Rabi crops. Local folk dances such as Giddha and Bhangra are…
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India is a land of festivals, where people from different cultures and faiths come together and make every festival vibrant. The wide variety of festivals celebrated in India is the symbol of rich culture and traditions. India celebrates many festivals all through the years. Here is the list of most exciting and vibrant festivals of India 1. Makar Sankranti: Hindu’s New Year Celebrated on 14th…
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Diwali – the biggest and most celebrated festival in India. It generally falls in the months of October or November. Though the date varies from one year to another.You can check up the date online before traveling to India. It is a 3 day festival.If you’re visiting India during Diwali, you will not only be able to experience the different colors of India but also you will be able to experience the joy as well…
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Dussehra is the festival which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated on the culmination of another Indian festival which goes by the name of Navaratri. On this day, Lord Rama killed demon Ravana. It is festival which is celebrated to uphold the virtues of Lord Rama. The festivities involve burning the effigies of demon Ravana. These effigies can vary from just 5 feet all the way up to 30 feet as…
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Raksha Bandhan, popularly known as Rakhi, is a festival celebrated to honor the blessed and unconditional bond between brother and sister. Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit means “the knot of protection”, which a sister ties on her brother’s wrist and brother promises to take care of her, throughout her life. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (i.e. during the month of August). This year it is…
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