Festivals

Baisakhi (April 13)

Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13, is a harvest festival in Punjab, also commemorating the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The festival is marked by dances like Bhangra and Gidda, bonfires, and traditional foods. It’s a time
March 11, 2025

Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 31 – April 1)

Eid-Ul-Fitr, observed on March 31 and April 1, marks the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasts, and charity. The celebration starts with a special mosque prayer, followed by family gatherings, gift exchanges, and joyous meals. The spirit of Eid is focused on
March 11, 2025

Gangaur (March 31)

Gangaur, celebrated on March 31, is a vibrant festival dedicated to Goddess Gauri, symbolising marital bliss and fertility. Women observe fasting and prayers for their husbands’ well-being, while unmarried girls pray for a good spouse. The festival features colourful processions, folk dances,
March 11, 2025

Holi – March 14

Holi, celebrated across India, is a festival that symbolizes joy, unity, and the arrival of spring. Known for its colour-throwing celebrations, the festival also features traditional rituals such as the Holika Dahan, where bonfires are lit to mark the triumph of good
February 13, 2025

International Kite Festival (8–14 January 2025)

The International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, celebrated during Makar Sankranti, marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the arrival of longer days. Rich in cultural significance, it symbolises hope, prosperity, and community unity. Held annually, the festival transforms Gujarat’s skies into a
December 24, 2024

Christmas, 25 December 2024

In India, Christmas is celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm specially in cities like Goa, Kochi, North-East states and Kolkata. Goa, known for its lively celebrations, features beautiful decorations, beach parties, and midnight Mass services. In Kochi, the Christmas festivities
November 19, 2024

Nehru Trophy Boat Race (28 September)

On September 28, 2024, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race will light up the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala, with an exhilarating display of traditional snake boat racing. This annual event, named after India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is one of the most
September 20, 2024
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