festivals of India Archives - Page 3 of 4

Jagannath Rath Yatra

The Jagannath Rath Yatra is the biggest chariot festival in the country

Onam

The biggest festival in Kerala is also the state’s most colourful

Ochira Kali

In this spectacular festival people re-enact old wars with Kalaripayattu performances in the rains

Ramzan

Ramzan, the holiest festival in Islam is celebrated with great joy and verve across India

Madhya Pradesh: Pachmarhi Shivaratri Mela

Pachmarhi celebrates Shivaratri in a unique way, and there’s much else to see

Sammakka Sarakka Jatara

This Telangana festival is the largest tribal gathering in Asia

Tamil Nadu: Natyanjali

An annual dance festival celebrated against the backdrop of the magnificent Chidambaram temple

India Bike Week

From Pulsars to Harleys, India’s biggest annual biking festival is held in Goa

Khajuraho Dance Festival

A spirited celebration of Indian dance forms, art and culture

Mumbai: Kala Ghoda Festival

Mumbai’s iconic arts festival has become a major tourist draw as well

Maharashtra: SulaFest

Let the wine and music flow

Lhosar

Lhosar is celebrated on the arrival of New Year according to the Tibetan Calendar

Goa Carnival

The annual carnival is Goa’s most biggest and most colourful festival

Rajasthan: The Ajmer Urs

The Ajmer Urs marks the death anniversary of the revered Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti

Kerala: Kodungallur Bharani Festival

This age old festival is a celebration of raw energy and fierce devotion