36 Most Famous Festivals
21. Mahavir Jayanti: Birth Of Lord Mahavir (6th April, Monday)
Importance: It is the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira
Highlights: Prayers are offered and fasting is observed. Rath Yatra is also carried out.
When: It is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu calendar.
Where: It is widely celebrated in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan
Mahavir Jayanti 2020: 6 April (Monday)
22. Ugadi: A Festival To Thank The Deity (25th March, Wednesday)
Ugadi is a regional New Year celebration for the people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. This auspicious harvest festival is celebrated by making rangoli on the floor, decorating the doors called torana, buying gifts and giving and sharing special food. It is one of the famous festivals in the world.
Importance: IT is a harvest festival which is considered auspicious for starting new works.
Major Attractions: Famous Ugadi dishes like Pulihara, Ugadi Pachadi and Bobbatlu prepared from raw mango, neem, jaggery and tamarind
When: The first day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Chaitra
Where: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Ugadi 2020: 25 March (Wednesday)
Importance: IT is a harvest festival which is considered auspicious for starting new works.
Major Attractions: Famous Ugadi dishes like Pulihara, Ugadi Pachadi and Bobbatlu prepared from raw mango, neem, jaggery and tamarind
When: The first day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Chaitra
Where: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Ugadi 2020: 25 March (Wednesday)
23. Chhath Puja: A Festival Dedicated To The Sun God (20 November, Friday)
Chhath Puja is a 4-day long festival, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. Devotees thank him for his life, wealth and health as well as his family. Many also bathe in the holy Ganges River. Many devotees also fast during the puja, following the story of fasting of Rama and Sita to honor the Sun God.
Significance: This festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God.
Highlights: Some devotees fast with food and water as a ritual of worship
When: The sixth day of the Hindu month of Kartika, which falls in October or November on the Gregorian calendar
Where: Bihar
Chhath Puja 2020: 20 November (Friday)
Significance: This festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God.
Highlights: Some devotees fast with food and water as a ritual of worship
When: The sixth day of the Hindu month of Kartika, which falls in October or November on the Gregorian calendar
Where: Bihar
Chhath Puja 2020: 20 November (Friday)
24. Govardhan Puja: The Day Lord Krishna Defeated Indra Dev (15 November, Sunday)
Also known as Annakoot Puja, Govardhan Puja is celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated Indra, the god of thunder and rain. In Maharashtra, the same day is celebrated as Bali Pratipada while in Gujarat it is celebrated as Gujarati New Year.
Significance: observed as the day when Lord Krishna defeated Lord Indra
Highlights: On this day, food made of grains like wheat, rice and leafy vegetables is cooked and offered to Lord Krishna.
When: Most of the time it falls the next day after Diwali
Where: All over India
Govardhan Puja 2020: 15 November (Sunday)
Significance: observed as the day when Lord Krishna defeated Lord Indra
Highlights: On this day, food made of grains like wheat, rice and leafy vegetables is cooked and offered to Lord Krishna.
When: Most of the time it falls the next day after Diwali
Where: All over India
Govardhan Puja 2020: 15 November (Sunday)
25. Gudi Padwa – Grand Harvest Festival Of Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa is a grand harvest festival mainly celebrated in the state of Maharashtra, which begins with the auspicious start of the new year. People make rangoli designs at the entrance of their houses and decorate it with flowers. Friends and relatives meet, and women make sweets like Srikhand, Puran Poli and Sanath Pak.
Significance: On this festival, people pray to Lord Vishnu
Highlights: Local people make Gudi (bamboo dolls) using mango and neem leaves and hang them at the entrance
When: 25 March (date may vary)
Where: Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa 2020: 25 March (Wednesday)
Significance: On this festival, people pray to Lord Vishnu
Highlights: Local people make Gudi (bamboo dolls) using mango and neem leaves and hang them at the entrance
When: 25 March (date may vary)
Where: Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa 2020: 25 March (Wednesday)
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26. Republic Day – Anniversary Of The Constitution Of India
Significance: Celebrated as the day when the Constitution of India came into existence.
Highlights: On this day, every year a grand parade is organized which starts from Rashtrapati Bhavan and continues till Rajpath, India Gate and then finally to Red Fort.
When: 26 January
Where: All over India
27. Camel Festival – The Cattle Trading Fest
Significance: It is celebrated as a holy day for cattle and camel traders to do business.
Highlights: On this day, camels and cattle traders gather to do business on the holy Kartik Purnima festival.
When: 22 to 30 November
Where: Pushkar, Rajasthan
28. Kumbh Mela – Major Pilgrimage Festival In Hinduism
One of the most religious festivals, the Kumbh Mela is celebrated in a 12-year cycle, considered sacred on almost four banks of rivers - namely Prayag, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain. In this festival, pilgrims take a dip in holy water to get rid of all their sins in life. In addition, the ceremony includes a very popular fair, religious discourse by gurus and saints, mass food for the poor, and more!
Significance: Celebrated based on astrological positions of Sun, Moon and Jupiter.
Highlights: Millions and millions of pilgrims come to the Kumbh Mela and take a dip in the holy rivers.
When: 14 January to 27 April 2021
Where: Haridwar
29. Losar – The Tibetan New Year
A famous Tibetan festival, Losar is one of the greatest festivals and celebrations. A festival mainly celebrated in the neighboring region, Tibet, Losar is also celebrated by Tibetans or followers of Buddhism in India. Losar is the Tibetan New Year celebrated in a fun and adorable manner. It also includes a way of expressing gratitude to God for the harvest.
Significance: observed as the day when the lunar pattern begins according to the Tibetan calendar.
Highlights: The festivities are spread over three days, with different activities taking place each day.
When: 24 February to 26 February
Where: Himachal Pradesh, Leh and Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh
Significance: observed as the day when the lunar pattern begins according to the Tibetan calendar.
Highlights: The festivities are spread over three days, with different activities taking place each day.
When: 24 February to 26 February
Where: Himachal Pradesh, Leh and Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh
30. Hornbill Festival – The Festival Of Festivals
None of the grand festivals counted in the list of festivals celebrated in Nagaland is Hornbill. This week long festival is celebrated to show respect for their culture and folklore. Famous as the 'Festival of Festivals', Hornbill is about celebrating ancient tribal traditions, lifestyles and heritage.
Significance: It is celebrated as a day to promote mutual harmony between different tribes.
Highlights: On this day, there are various activities that go on throughout the week such as horse riding, craft spaces, paintings, flower shows, herbal medicine sales, chili eating challenge, demonstrations, games, sports, and more!
When: 1 December to 10 December 2020
Where: Nagaland
Significance: It is celebrated as a day to promote mutual harmony between different tribes.
Highlights: On this day, there are various activities that go on throughout the week such as horse riding, craft spaces, paintings, flower shows, herbal medicine sales, chili eating challenge, demonstrations, games, sports, and more!
When: 1 December to 10 December 2020
Where: Nagaland
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31. Mewar Festival – An Insight Into Rajasthani Culture
This festival takes place in Udaipur city of Rajasthan. The festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring. If you want to witness the cultural and traditional aspects of Rajasthan on a large scale, then you should not forget to attend this festival. The festival has a vast history and is celebrated since the time when the Sisodia dynasty was ruling India.
Significance: Spring is celebrated to welcome the season
Highlights: The entire festival is quite colorful and in Udaipur women can be seen actively participating in various celebrations.
When: 27 March to 29 March 2020
Where: Udaipur
32. Buddha Jayanti – Celebrating The Birth Of A Spiritual Being
It is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in the country. It is also known as Buddha Purnima. The festival is celebrated as the birthday of Gautama Buddha, who introduced the philosophy of Buddhism to the world. To make the most of this day, people motivate themselves to participate in Buddhist teachings and wear white clothes to follow the tradition.
Importance: People celebrate this festival because Gautama Buddha was born on this day.
Highlights: On this day, people teach Buddhism and everyone wears white clothes
When: 7 May 2020
Where: Darjeeling, Bodh Gaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Kurseong, Darjeeling and Maharashtra
33. Thrissur Pooram – When Moon And Pooram Star Rise Together
Considered to be the most famous of all the festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram will be a great event to attend. People from all over the country gather to celebrate this festival. The celebration of Thrissur Pooram does not end before 36 hours. Fireworks as well as Parsol display is an important part of this festival.
Significance: This festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of 10 temples around Vadakkunathan Temple.
Highlights: Join this festival to observe the Parasol display and fireworks
When: 3 May 2020
Where: Thrissur
Significance: This festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of 10 temples around Vadakkunathan Temple.
Highlights: Join this festival to observe the Parasol display and fireworks
When: 3 May 2020
Where: Thrissur
34. Ratha Yatra – A Festival Celebrated For Lord Jagannath
It is a festival of chariots which is celebrated as a program dedicated to Lord Jagannath. People gather at the famous Puri Jagannath temple in the Indian state of Odisha. The idols of Goddess Subhadra, Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra are placed on a chariot and taken out for the procession.
Significance: It is celebrated to pay homage to Lord Jagannath.
Highlights: The chariot is taken out on a chariot with idols of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra.
When: 23 June 2020
Where: Puri
Significance: It is celebrated to pay homage to Lord Jagannath.
Highlights: The chariot is taken out on a chariot with idols of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra.
When: 23 June 2020
Where: Puri
35. Dree Festival – A Harvest Festival In Arunachal Pradesh
This festival celebrated in the picturesque Zero Valley of Arunachal Pradesh is the largest harvest festival that takes place here. This festival is celebrated to gather people together and pray for a successful harvest. In addition, people are served with cucumber, which symbolizes the prosperity of the crop.
Significance: It is considered one of the major harvest festivals in India.
Highlights: People gather and pray unanimously for smooth harvest
When: n.a.
Where: Zero Valley
Significance: It is considered one of the major harvest festivals in India.
Highlights: People gather and pray unanimously for smooth harvest
When: n.a.
Where: Zero Valley
36. Independence Day – Celebration Of Freedom
One of the most important and prestigious national festivals, Independence Day is celebrated to feel the spirit of independence of India. The flag hoisting ceremony is also organized by the Prime Minister of India at the Red Fort during this day. After this incident, 21 cannons are fired as a way of saluting.
Significance: Commemorated on 15 August 1947 to commemorate the independence
Highlights: 21 cannons and salute given by the Prime Minister of India through flag hoisting
When: 15 August 2020
Where: Delhi
Significance: Commemorated on 15 August 1947 to commemorate the independence
Highlights: 21 cannons and salute given by the Prime Minister of India through flag hoisting
When: 15 August 2020
Where: Delhi
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