To know more about India’s culture, tradition, and vibrancy, it is best to know more about the Fairs and Festivals of the country. Where some festivals are celebrated to welcome specific seasons such as monsoon and harvest, others are celebrated to offer prayers to the deities. Multihued colours, lively music and happy locals dressed in beautiful attires are sights to behold during the festivals of India. Different states of India bring to you different set of fairs and festivals.
Rajasthan Fairs & Festivals In Rajasthan, festivals such as Teej (monsoon festival), Marwar (between September and October), Shree The Sacred Festival (11th-13th November), Bundi (October-November), Matsya (November) and Camel Festival (January), Gangaur (March and April) and Desert Festival (January-February) are extremely popular. In addition, fairs which are considered as the pride of this majestic Indian state include Nagaur Fair (between the months of January and February), Baneshwar Fair (full moon day of February), Kolayat Fair (November), Chandrabhaga Fair (October and November) and Pushkar Fair (October and November).
Tamil Nadu Fairs & Festivals Whether it is Natyanjali Dance Festival (March) or Pongal (January), the Chithirai Festival Madurai (April) or Dance Festival Mamallapuram (25th December), all the festivals of this striking state of India reflect the vibrant and jovial life of the locals of Tamil Nadu.
Punjab Fairs & Festivals The locals of Punjab celebrate every festival and fair with enthusiasm and excitement. No matter what the celebration is, there will be dance, music and the delectable Punjabi food. Some of the major events when Punjab comes alive with a fresh vigour include Lohri (end of winter), Basant Panchami (between the months of January and February), Hola Mohalla (March), Baisakhi (April-May), Shahidi Jor Mela (December) and Hariballabh Sangeet Mela (December).
Maharashtra Fairs & Festivals Maharashtra owns more than its fair shares of festivals. The locals are highly enthusiastic about fairs and festivals like Ganesha festival (August-September), Navaratra Mahalaxmi Fair (around October), Banganga Festival (January), Elephanta Festival (February) and Pune Festival (August September). The festivities are clubbed with local gastronomy which adds to the festive ecstasy.
Uttar Pradesh Fairs & Festivals Uttar Pradesh is a beautiful blend of all the cultures, each narrating a different fable. The fairs and festivals of Uttar Pradesh usually stay drenched in multihued colours whether it is in their food, attires, decorations or art forms. Events like Kumbh Mela (January-February), Magh Mela (January-February), Kampil Fair (March), Deva Mela (October) and Cattle Fair (October-November) remain popular among both locals and travellers alike.
In addition to these, other popular festivals that reflect the diverse history and multiculturalism in India include Holi, Diwali, Dusshera, Durga Puja, etc. These festivals echo the beliefs of locals in spirituality and thus, act as great beguilers for travellers.
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