Festivals of India Archives - Outlook Traveller

Bohag Bihu

Assam’s biggest festival cuts across religions in a great celebration of peace and prosperity

Kumbh Mela

The largest religious gathering on earth is a sight to behold

Rajasthan: Magnetic Fields

A music and arts festival for the Indian hipster

Tamil Nadu: Chennai Music Season

Every winter, Chennai reverberates with the sound of music

Gujarat: Rann Utsav

A celebration of the indigenous culture of the Rann of Kutchh

Christmas

Christmas is celebrated with great fanfare all across India

Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro Festival Of Music

The Ziro Festival of Music celebrates indie music and local Apatani culture

Diwali

The festival of lights is among the biggest festivals of India

Nagaland: Hornbill Festival

Hornbill Festival is the pre-eminent cultural festival of Nagaland

Odisha: Konark Dance Festival

A fantastic showcase of Indian classical dance-forms under the shadow of the Konark Temple

Madhya Pradesh: Tansen Samaroh

This music festival celebrates Tansen’s twin influences, Sufi and Bhakti music

Bihar: Sonepur Mela

The largest cattle fair in Asia is a sight to behold

The Dharamshala International Film Festival

The DIFF showcases the best of recent Indian and world cinema amidst towering mountains

Bihar: Chhath Puja

The four-day festival dedicated to the sun god is Bihar’s biggest festival

Koovagam Festival

A fascinating festival that celebrates transgender identity

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