January 2025
December 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chandra Darshan |
Worship of the Moon |
2nd December 2024 |
India |
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha |
5th December 2024 |
India |
|
Skanda Sashti |
Worship of Lord Murugan |
6th December 2024 |
India |
|
Vivaha Panchami |
Celebrates the marriage of Lord Rama and Sita |
6th December 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Durgashtami |
Worship of Goddess Durga |
8th December 2024 |
India |
|
Mokshada Ekadashi |
Fasting for liberation |
11th December 2024 |
India |
|
Karthigai Deepam |
Worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati |
13th December 2024 |
India |
|
Rohini Vrat |
Worship of Goddess Rohini |
14th December 2024 |
India |
|
Dhanu Sankranti |
New Year for Tamil people |
15th December 2024 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha |
18th December 2024 |
India |
|
Kala Ashtami |
Worship of Goddess Kali |
22nd December 2024 | India |
|
Christmas Day (XMas) |
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
25th December 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Shivaratri |
Worship of Lord Shiva |
29th December 2024 |
India |
|
New Year's Eve / Old Year's Day |
Celebrates the end of the year |
31st December 2024 |
Nationwide |
November 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diwali |
Festival of Lights |
1st November 2024 |
India |
|
Bhai Dooj |
Celebration of brother-sister bond | 3rd November, 2024 | India |
|
Chhath Puja |
Worship of the Sun God |
5th-8th November 2024 |
Riverbanks |
|
Pushkar Camel Fair |
Camel trading and cultural festivities |
9th-15th November, 2024 |
Pushkar |
|
Tulsi Vivah |
Marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu |
13th November 2024 |
India |
|
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak |
15th November 2024 |
Gurdwaras |
|
Dev Deepawali |
Celebration of Lord Shiva |
16th November 2024 |
Ghats of the Ganges |
|
Kartik Purnima |
Worship of the Moon God |
15th November 2024 |
Temples, Riverbanks |
|
Bundi Festival |
Cultural festival showcasing Rajasthani traditions |
18th-20th November, 2024 |
Bundi |
|
Ganga Mahotsav |
Celebration of the Ganges |
19th-21st November 2024 |
Ghats of the Ganges |
|
Sonepur Mela |
Asia's largest cattle fair |
28th November 2024 |
Sonepur |
|
Chandrabhaga Mela |
Worship at Chandrabhaga Beach |
29th November 2024 |
Chandrabhaga Beach |
October 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By / Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Durga Puja |
Worship of Goddess Durga |
3rd-12th October 2024 |
West Bengal, Assam, Odisha |
|
Mysuru Dasara |
Royal Dussehra celebrations showcasing Karnataka's culture |
3rd-12th October 2024 |
Mysuru, Karnataka |
|
Ashwa Poojan |
Worship of horses by the royal family in Rajasthan |
10th October 2024 |
Udaipur, Rajasthan |
|
Dussehra |
Celebrates the victory of good over evil |
12th October 2024 |
Across India |
|
Kullu Dussehra |
Procession of deities |
13th-19th October 2024 |
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh |
|
Marwar Festival |
Celebration of Rajasthani folk music, dance, and culture |
20th-21st October 2024 |
Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
September 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By / Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha |
7hth-17th September 2024 |
Across India |
|
Onam |
Harvest festival, celebration of King Mahabali |
17th September 2024 |
Kerala |
|
Ladakh Festival |
Showcasing Ladakhi culture and heritage |
15th-20th September 2024 |
Leh and other areas in Ladakh |
|
Ziro Music Festival |
Promoting indie music and eco-tourism |
26th-29th September 2024 |
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh |
August 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hariyali Teej |
Celebrates love, fertility, and prosperity |
7 August 2024 |
North India |
|
Nag Panchami |
Worship of snake deities |
9 August 2024 |
Various regions |
|
Independence Day |
Celebration of India’s independence |
15 August 2024 |
Nationwide |
|
Varalakshmi Vratam |
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity |
16 August 2024 |
South India |
|
Raksha Bandhan |
Celebrates the bond between siblings |
19 August 2024 |
Nationwide |
|
Krishna Janmashtami |
Birth of Lord Krishna |
26 August 2024 |
Mathura, Vrindavan, and other regions |
|
Dahi Handi |
Celebrates Krishna’s childhood pranks |
27 August 2024 |
Maharashtra and other regions |
July 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amarnath Yatra |
Pilgrimage to Amarnath Cave |
July 1 - August 19, 2024 |
Jammu and Kashmir |
|
Phyang Tsedup Festival |
Buddhist Festival |
July 3 - 4, 2024 |
Phyang Monastery, Ladakh |
|
Karsha Gustor Festival |
Buddhist Festival |
July 3 - 4, 2024 |
Karsha Monastery, Ladakh |
|
Delhi Tourism Mango Festival |
Celebration of Mango Varieties |
July 7 - 9, 2024 |
Delhi |
|
Jagannath Rath Yatra |
Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath |
July 7, 2024 |
Puri, Odisha |
|
Guru Purnima |
Honoring Spiritual Teachers |
July 21, 2024 |
Nationwide |
|
Njangattiri Aanayoottu |
Feeding of Elephants |
July 19, 2024 |
Njangattiri, Kerala |
|
Minjar Festival |
Harvest Festival |
July 28, 2024 |
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh |
|
Bonalu |
Worship of Goddess Mahakali |
July 31, 2024 |
Telangana |
June 2024
Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
Apara Ekadashi | Devotional observance for Lord Vishnu | June 2, 2024 | India |
Nirjala Ekadashi | Major fasting day in Hinduism | June 18, 2024 | India |
Kabirdas Jayanti | Commemorating the poet-saint Kabir | June 22 ,2024 | India |
Jyestha Purnima Ishti | Rituals during the full moon in Jyestha month | June 23, 2024 | India |
May 2024
Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
Vallabha Acharya Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya | May 4, 2024 | Throughout Country |
Akshaya Tritiya | Auspicious day for new beginnings and ventures | May10, 2024 | India |
Mohini Ekadashi | Observes a day of fasting for Lord Vishnu | May 19,2024 | India |
Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha | Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha | May 23, 2024 | India |
April 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sheetala Saptami |
Worship of Goddess Sheetala for protection against diseases and epidemics |
April 1, 2024 |
India |
|
Sheetala Ashtami, Basoda, Varshitapa Arambha, Kalashtami |
Observance of rituals related to Goddess Sheetala and Lord Shiva |
April 2, 2024 |
India |
|
Papmochini Ekadashi |
Fasting and prayers for spiritual purification |
April 5, 2024 |
India |
|
Shani Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat |
Worship of Lord Shani (Saturn) and observance of evening prayers |
April 6, 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Shivratri |
Night dedicated to Lord Shiva with fasting and prayers |
April 7, 2024 |
India |
|
Matsya Jayanti, Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Masik Karthigai, Swayambhuva Manvadi |
Commemoration of Lord Vishnu’s fish incarnation, Worship of Goddess Gauri, Rajasthani festival, Monthly Karthigai observance, Ritual for self-creation |
April 11, 2024 |
India |
|
Lakshmi Panchami, Rohini Vrat, Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Observance of Rohini Nakshatra, Worship of Lord Ganesha |
April 12, 2024 |
India |
|
Mesha Sankranti, Solar New Year, Baisakhi, Skanda Shashti |
Sun’s transition to Aries, Punjabi harvest festival, Worship of Lord Kartikeya |
April 13, 2024 |
India |
|
Yamuna Chhath, Puthandu, Vishu Kani, Pohela Boishakh |
Worship of River Yamuna, Tamil New Year, Malayalam New Year, Bengali New Year |
April 14, 2024 |
India |
|
Tara Jayanti, Masik Durgashtami |
Worship of Goddess Tara, Monthly observance of Goddess Durga |
April 16, 2024 |
India |
|
Ram Navami, Swaminarayan Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Lord Rama, Celebration of Swaminarayan sect founder |
April 17, 2024 |
India |
|
Kamada Ekadashi |
Fasting and prayers for fulfillment of desires |
April 19, 2024 |
India |
|
Mahavir Swami Jayanti, Pradosh Vrat |
Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira (Jainism), Evening prayers for Lord Shiva |
April 21, 2024 |
India |
|
Hanuman Jayanti, Chitra Pournami, Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends |
Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, Full moon day, Conclusion of Jain fasting period |
April 23, 2024 |
Nationwide |
March 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yashoda Jayanti |
Celebration of Yashoda’s birth anniversary |
March 1, 2024 |
India |
|
Bhanu Saptami |
Observance of the sun god Bhanu’s appearance on Earth |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Shabari Jayanti |
Commemoration of Shabari, a devotee of Lord Rama |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Kalashtami |
Worship of Lord Krishna on the eighth day of the lunar month |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
Monthly celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Janaki Jayanti |
Observance of Goddess Sita’s birth anniversary |
March 4, 2024 |
India |
|
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
Tribute to the founder of Arya Samaj |
March 6, 2024 |
India |
|
Vijaya Ekadashi |
Fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu for spiritual growth |
March 6, 2024 |
India |
|
Maha Shivaratri |
Night of Lord Shiva’s worship and fasting |
March 8, 2024 |
India |
|
International Women’s Day |
Celebration of women’s achievements and empowerment |
March 8, 2024 |
Worldwide |
|
Vasanta Purnima |
Spring festival with rituals and charity |
March 8, 2024 |
India |
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha on the fourth day of the lunar month |
March 13, 2024 |
India |
|
Ranga Panchami |
Colorful celebration associated with Lord Krishna |
March 15, 2024 |
India |
February 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vivekananda Jayanti (Samvat) |
Commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary |
2nd Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Kalashtami |
Fast dedicated to Lord Shiva |
2nd Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Shattila Ekadashi |
Fasting day for spiritual purification |
6th Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Pradosh Vrat |
Worship of Lord Shiva during twilight |
7th Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Mauni Amavasya |
Holy dip in sacred rivers for purification |
9th Feb 2024 |
Various pilgrimage sites |
|
Ganesh Jayanti |
Birthday of Lord Ganesha |
13th Feb 2024 |
Maharashtra |
|
Kumbha Sankranti |
Transition of the sun into Aquarius |
13th Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Basant Panchami |
Worship of Goddess Saraswati |
14th Feb 2024 |
India |
January 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New Year’s Day |
Celebration of the New Year |
01 Jan 2024 |
Throughout the Country |
|
Lohri Festival |
Harvest festival celebrated with bonfires and songs |
13 Jan 2024 |
Punjab |
|
Makar Sankranti |
Kite-flying festival and transition of the sun into Capricorn |
15 Jan 2024 |
India |
|
Pongal Festival |
Tamil harvest festival with traditional rituals and feasting |
15-18 Jan 2024 |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Republic Day |
Commemoration of India’s adoption of the Constitution |
26 Jan 2024 |
India |
December 2023
Name of the Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Konark Dance and Music Festival |
Celebrate Odissi dance and music |
01 - 05 Dec 2023 |
Konark, Odisha |
|
Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami |
Worship Lord Bhairav |
05 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Kalabhairav Jayanti |
Celebrate birth of Lord Kaal Bhairav |
05 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Utpanna Ekadashi |
Worship Lord Vishnu |
08 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Pradosh Vrat |
Worship Lord Shiva |
10 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Masik Shivaratri |
Worship Lord Shiva |
11 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship Lord Ganesha |
16 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Vivaha Panchami |
Celebrate marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita |
17 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Skanda Sashti |
Worship Lord Kartikeya |
17 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Masik Durgashtami |
Worship Goddess Durga |
20 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Mokshada Ekadash |
Worship Lord Vishnu |
22 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Christmas Day (XMas) |
Celebrate birth of Jesus Christ |
25 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Rohini Vrat |
Jain festival |
25 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Margashirsha Purnima |
Full Moon Day |
26 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Worship Lord Ganesha |
30 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
New Year’s Eve / Old Year’s Day |
Celebrate end of the year |
31 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
November 2023
|
Name of the festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karwa Chauth |
Observance for the longevity of husbands |
1st Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha |
1st Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Ahoi Ashtami |
Fast observed by mothers for the well-being of their children |
5th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Rama Ekadashi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu |
9th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Dhanteras |
Festival marking the beginning of Diwali celebrations |
10th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Diwali |
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness |
12th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Bhai Dooj |
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters |
15th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Chhath Puja |
Worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya |
19-22th Nov 2023 |
Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP, India |
|
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji |
23rd Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha |
30th Nov 2023 |
India |
October 2023
|
Name of the festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gandhi Jayanti |
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi |
2nd Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti |
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri |
2nd Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha |
2nd Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Tsokum Festival |
Harvest festival |
5th Oct 2023 |
Nagaland, India |
|
Indian Air Force Day |
Celebrating the establishment of the Indian Air Force |
8th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Maha Navratri |
Nine nights dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga |
15th Oct - 24th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Durga Puja |
Celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura |
20th Oct - 24th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Dussehra |
Celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana |
24th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari Puja) |
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi |
28th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Halloween |
Celebration dedicated to remembering the dead |
31st Oct 2023 |
Worldwide |
September 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balarama Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Lord Balarama | 5th September 2023 | India |
| Janmashtami | the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu | 7th September 2023 | India |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | birth of Lord Ganesha | 19th-28th September 2023 | India |
| Mahalakshmi Vrat | to seek the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi | 22th September 2023 | India |
| Radha Ashtami | birth anniversary of the goddess Radha | 23rd September 2023 | All over India |
August 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hariyali Teej | fast seeking of well-being their husbands | 19th August 2023 | North Indian states |
| Rajiv Gandhi Jayanti | Birth anniversary of the former PM of India. | 20th August 2023 | All over India |
| Nag Panchami | dedicated to the worship of snakes | 21st August 2023 | Maharashtra, Gujarat |
| Onam | to commemorate the mythical King Mahabali, who is considered to have ruled | 28th-31st August 2023 | Kerala |
| Raksha Bandhan | bond between siblings, particularly between brothers and sisters | 30th August 2023 | All over India |
July 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Purnima | to honor one’s chosen spiritual teachers or leaders | 3rd July 2023 | India, Nepal, and Bhutan |
| Shravan Somwar Vrat | It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to bring good luck | Every Monday 2023 | India, Nepal, and Bhutan |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha | 6th July 2023 | Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu |
| Sawan Shivaratri | is believed to bring in health and financial prosperity for Lord Shiva devotees | 15th-16th July 2023 | North Indian states |
| Hariyali Amavasya | To welcome the greenery brought on by the onset of monsoons | 17th July 2023 | North Indian states |
June 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | HELD AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Joao Feast | To celebrate the Baptist St. John. This is one of the off seasons festival in Goa | June 22nd – 23rd, 2023 | Siolim, Goa |
| Simla Summer Festival | 5 days festival celebrated to embrace our mother nature in Ridge of Simla | 1st Week of June 2023 | Ridge, Simla. |
| Sindhu Darshan Festival | This festival is to celebrate the beautiful land scape of Bank of Indus river in Ladakh | June 2023 | Ladakh |
| Saga Dawa | To celebrate the birth, life and enlightenment of Lord Buddha | Celebrated in all monasteries of Sikkim on June 4, 2023 | Sikkim and Darjeeling |
| Ambubachi Mela | To celebrate the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya | Kamakhya Temple will close for 3 days from June 22nd to June 26th, 2023 | Guwahati, Assam |
| Puri Rath Yatra | To honour the Lord Krishna in Jagannath Temple | June 20, 2023 | Puri, Odisha |
| Yuru Kabgyat | It is also known as Lamayuru Festival. It is to honour the memory of Padmasambhava and Yama | Lamayuru Monsatery in Lamayuru Village on June 26th to 27th 2023 | Lamayuru, Ladakh |
| Feast of St Peter and Paul | This festival is celebrated by the fisherman communities of Goa to honour the solemnity of St Peter and Paul | They carry the idols of Lord Jesus in the boat on June 29th, 2023 | Goa |
May 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | HELD AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrissur Pooram | Witness the Grand Elephant Procession One of the oldest festivals in India | Vadakkumnathan Temple on 1st May 2023 | Thrissur, Kerala |
| Coal Miners Day of India | To honour the coal miners and their contribution to our country | 4th May 2023 | All over India |
| Buddha Purnima | To celebrate the birth of Lord Buddha | 5th May 2023 | Sarnath, India |
| Basava Jayanthi | To celebrate the birth of Shri Basavanna, a philosopher and social reformer | 14th May 2023 | Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| Rabindranatha Tagore Jayanti | To celebrate the Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, composer of Indian National Anthem | 9th May 2023 | All over India |
| International Flower Festival | Incredible festivals that showcase orchids, various flowers and delicious cuisines of Sikkim | 1st-31st May 2023 by Government of Sikkim in the Governor’s Residence of Sikkim | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Moatsu Festival | Celebrated by the Ao Naga Tribes of Nagaland to honour the Summer and harvest season | Also known as Moatsu Mong, celebrated on 1st-3rd May 2023 | Mokochung, Nagaland |
| Igitun Chalne | People walk on fire to honour Goddess Lairaya of Sirigao Temple | May 2023 by Sirigao Temple, Goa | Panjim, Goa |
April 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip Festival | Asia’s Largest Tulip Flower Show in the Foothills of Zabarwan Range, Dal Lake in Srinagar | 1st April 2023 to 20th April 2023 | Srinagar, Kashmir |
| Baisakhi | Harvest Festival of Punjab. It is celebrated on the first day of the Nanakshahi Calendar | 14th April, 2023 | Punjab |
| Bihu | April or harvest festival of people in Assam | 14th April to 16th April 2023 | Assam |
| Shad Suk Mynsiem | Khasi Tribes of Meghalaya celebrate Shad Suk as the Thanksgiving festival with their traditional dance | 10th to 11th April 2023 | Most part of Meghalaya |
| Aoling Festival | Celebrated by the Konyak Tribes of Nagaland to well come the spring | 1st to 10th April 2023 and organized by the Konyak Tribes | Mon District, Nagaland |
| Mopin Festival | Well coming the spring by the People of Arunachal Prasdesh | 5th April 2023 | Along, Basar and Bame districts of Arunachal Pradesh |
March 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holi Festival | Festival of colours. To bring colours and positivity to life | 7th March 2023 | All over India |
| Bhumchu Festival | The Destiny revealing festival. Level of water in the vase tell about the nature of the year ahead | 7th March 2023 | Tashiding Monastery, Sikkim |
| Brij Mahotsav | Festival to honour God Krishna in his birth place Brij Bhoomi of Bharatpur, Rajasthan | 7th March to 8th March 2023 | Bharatpur, Rajasthan |
| Hola Mohalla | Honour the warriors of Punjab who has sacrificed their lives in various wars | 8th March to 10th March 2023 | Anandpur Sahib, Punjab |
| International Yoga Festival | To create awareness about the importance of yoga in our daily life | 8th March to 14th March 2023 by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand |
| Gudi Padwa | New Year celebration in Maharashtra | 22nd March 2023 | Maharashtra |
February 2023
| Name of the Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aadi Mahotsav festival | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi | New Delhi |
| Surajkund Crafts Mela | Mela to exhibit art and crafts from indigenous artists and craftsman and also from abroad. | February 1 – February 16, 2023. Theme of this festival is Jammu and Kashmir | Faridabad, Haryana |
| Shekhawati Heritage Festival | Celebrate the rich heritage of Shekhawati Village. This village is well known for its arts and entrepreneurial skills of its residents. | February 12-15, 2023 | Shekhawati, Rajasthan |
| Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | Art festival celebrated to honour art and artists all over the world | Organized by Kala Ghoda Association from February 4 – February 12, 2023. | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| World Sufi Festival | Honour the sufism, a way of living in the Mehrangarh Fort. | February 10 – February 12, 2023 | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Elephanta Festival | Celebrate the cultural heritage of Mumbai and Millennial City | February 13 – February 15, 2023 | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Maha Shivratri | Celebrated all over India to get the blessings of God Shiva | February 18, 2023 | India |
| Losar Festival | Tibetans New Year is celebrated on Himachal every year to honour the blend of Indian and Tibetian Culture | February 21, 2023 | Himachal Pradesh, India |
January 2023
| Name of the Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Youth Day | Celebrated to honour Swami Vivekanada Birthday. He was an Indian Youth Icon. | Government of India celebrate 12th January as national youth day every year since 1985 | India |
| Lohri | Celebrate the good harvest and observe winter solstice. | Celebrated on 13 January | Punjab, India |
| Bikaner Festival | Camels are the integral part of Rajasthan as they carry people and goods in desert. In order to honour the Ship of the desert, this is celebrated. | Department of Tourism of Rajasthan celebrate this on 12th January every year. It is also known as camel festival | Rajasthan, India |
| Makar Sankranti | Harvest festival celebrated the southern part of India. | 14th January, 2023 | Southern States of India |
| Joydev Kenduli Mela | Bouls ,a community plays music and sing devotional songs in this Kenduli fair. To enjoy this fair people from Birbhum gather together. | Organized at the Radhavinod temple in the month of Magh celebrated on 14th January 2023 | Birbhum, West Bengal |
| Pongal | Prominent harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. It’s an Indian version of Thanks giving to mother nature | Celebrated on 14th January 2023 | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Bhogali Bihu | Bhogali Bihu is celebrated on the month of January. There are 3 different kinds of Bihu celebrated in Assam. It is also a harvest festival. | 15th January 2023 | Assam, Tamil Nadu |
| Greatest Earth Literary Show | Known as Jaipur Literature Festival, awaited by the book lovers worldwide. | Organized by Jaipur Virasat Foundation on 19th January 2023 | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Modhera Dance Festival | To honour the famous Solanki Empire of Gujarat. It is also known as the Uttrardh Mahotsavor Modhera Utsav, a combination of music, dance, art and culture | Organized by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited on 19th January 2023 | Modhera Temple, Gujarat |
| Republic Day | To celebrate the 74th Republic Day of our country, India. To commemorate the enactment of the Constitution of India. | Indian Government on 26th Republic Day | India |
December 2022
|
Name of the festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanu Yatra festival | It is based on the mythological story of Lord Krishna and his demon uncle Kansa. |
From December 27, 2022 to January 6, 2023 |
Bargarh, Odisha |
|
Kumbhalgarh Festival |
Celebrated in Rajasthan in Kumbhalgarh Fort of Udaipur |
1st December – 3rd December 2022 and organized by Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan |
Udaipur, Rajasthan |
|
Rann Utsav |
To demonstrate the Gujarati Culture in the largest Sal Desert of Rann of Kutch |
1st November 2022 to 20th February 2023 and organized by Tourism Department of Gujarat |
Rann of Kutch, Gujarat |
|
Hornbill Festival |
Celebrated to honour the culture and tradition of Nagaland people. |
1st December to 10th December 2022 and organized by the locals of Nagaland |
Kisama, Nagaland |
|
Hot Air Balloon Festival |
Enjoying the scenic view of Karnataka from high altitude using hot air balloons |
December 2022 and organized by the Karnataka Tourism |
Bidar, Mysore and Hampi, Karnataka |
|
Christmas Festival |
Celebrated all over India by many Christian Communities. People share gifts and cakes with their friends and family. |
December 25th, 2022 |
India |
|
Magnetic Fields Festivals |
People from India and all over the world will come to show their talents to the huge audience. |
December 2022 |
Rajasthan, India |
|
Karthigai Deepam |
Hindu festival of lights to honour the God Shiva of Thiruvannamalai of Tamil Nadu |
December 6, 2022 |
Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu |
|
Galdan Namchot |
Celebrate the arrival of the new year of Ladakh and celebrate the birthday of Tsongkhapa, Tibetian saint-scholar |
December 2022 |
Leh, Ladakh |
November 2022
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | Honour the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, Founder of Sikkism | 23rd November 2022 | Golden Temple, Amristar, Punjab |
| Pushkar Camel Fair | Traditional Camel Fair take place in desert town of Pushkar in Rajasthan | 15th November – 23rd November, 2022 in which around 50,000 camels take place | Pushkar, Rajasthan |
| Sonepur Mela | Biggest cattle fair of Asia held on the full moon day that falls on November or December | 20th November – 5th December 2022 / Organized by People of Sonepur, Bihar and also known as Kshetra mela | Sonepur, Bihar |
| Wangala Festival | Celebrated to honour sun God and to have good harvest season. This is also known as 100 drum festival | 11th November, 2022 / Organized by Garo Tribe of Meghalaya | Garo Hill, Meghalaya |
| Matsya Festival | Honour the rich culture of Alwar region of Rajasthan | 25th -26th November, 2022 / Organized by people of Alwar region | Alwar, Rajasthan |
| Ganga Utsav- The River Festivals 2022 | As a part of National Mission for Clean Ganga | 4th November, 2022 / Organized by Minister of Jal Sakthi | Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi |
| Madhya Pradesh Utsav 2022 | To celebrate the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh | 1st November 2022 / Organized by Madhya Pradesh Culture Department to honour the 67th year of establishment of the state | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
October 2022
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathukama | Floral festival in which women arrange seasonal flowers of different medicinal value in shape of temple | 25th September – 3rd October 2022 | States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Durga Pooja Festival | 9 days festival of Navaratri to Honour Goddess Durga Devi | 26th September – 4th October 2022 / Celebrated mainly in Kolkata, West Bengal | Mostly celebrated by all Indian States |
| Mysore Dasara | Celebrated to honour Goddess Chamundeswari who killed demon Mahishasur | 26th September – 5th October 2022 / Organized in Royal Palace, Mysore | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Tawang Festival | Celebrated with Aji-Lhamu Dance to showcase the rich culture of Arunachal Pradesh | Month of October | Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Saras Food Festival 2022 | Saras Stalls by women Self Help Group should be established in all state capitals, major cities and metros | 28th October, 2022 / Inaugurated by Faggan Singh Kulaste, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Steel. | Virtually opened from New Delhi |
September 2022
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Honour the Lord Ganesh and celebrated for 10 days | 31st August – 10th September 2022 | States of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana |
| Solung Festival | Agricultural festival celebrated to protect harvest from evil spirits | 1th – 7th September 2022 / Celebrated by the Adi Tribe of Arunachal Prades | Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Pang Lhabsol Festival | Celebrated to please Mount Khagchendzonga which is considered as Guardian Power | 10th September 2022 / Organized by Royal Chapel Monastery of Sikkim | State of Sikkim |
| India Food Fair | From street food vendors to food machine companies showcase their work | 06th – 8th September 2022 / Organized by Essential Events and Trade Fairs | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Abhaneri Festival | Showcase the richness and culture of Rajasthan | 17th-19th September 2022 / Organized by Abhaneri Village People | Abhaneri, Rajasthan |
| Paryatan Parv 2022 | Tourism Festival celebrated to encourage domestic tourism and make India a major tourist destination | 30th September – 2nd October, 2022 / Organized by Ministry of Tourism | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai |
| Ziro Music Festival | Open air Concert festival to honour the rich culture of Ziro people | 26th – 29th September 2022 / Organized by Ziro people in Alpine Area | Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Bastar Dussehra Festival | To honour the tribal culture of Chhattisgarh and pay tribute to Goddess Danteshwari | 26th September to 6th October 2022 | Jagdalpur, Chattisgarh |
| Bathukama festival | Celebrated to symbolize the collective spirit of the people of Telangana | 25th September, 2022 / Organized by Ministry of Culture | Kartavyapath, India Gate, New Delhi |
August 2022
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onam | Harvest Festival celebrated for 10 days in Kerala | 30th August – 8th September/ People of Kerala celebrate with Snake Boat Race | State of Kerala |
| Athachamayam Festival | Remebrance of heroic triumph of the Royal king of Kochi, Kerala | 30th August 2022 / Local people of Kerala celebrate this festival by dressing up like tigers | Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kochi |
| Raksha Bandhan | To honour the love between brothers and sisters | 11th August 2022 | Pan India |
| Tiranga Utsav | To celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya, who designed our national flag and also to celebrate his 146th Birth Anniversary | 2nd August 2022 / Organized by the Ministry of Culture | New Delhi, India |
| Covelong Point Surf, Music and Yoga Festival | Festival to attract thousands of music and health enthusiasts every year | In month of August / Organized by Covelong Point Surf School, Kovalam village, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Bonderam Festival | To remember the village riots carried during old time by knocking down flags | In month of August / People of Goa | Divar Island, Off the Coast near Panjim, Goa |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | To celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh | 31st August | Mostly in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh |
| Chakradhar Samaroh | 10 days music festival celebrated to honour king and musician Chakradhar Singh of Raigarh | Month of August | Raigarh, Chattisgarh |
July 2022
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Date/Organized by | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemis Gompa Fair | To celebrate the birth Anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava who is the founder of Tibet’s Tantric Buddhism | July First Week / People of Leh celebrate this festival by wearing masks | Hemis Monastery, Leh |
| Minjar Festival | To remember the Victory of King of Chambal against Ruler of Trigarta. The Chambal king is welcomed by given a maize (minjar) flower by the people | 24th July 2022 / People of Chowgan area of Chamba valley of Himachal celebrate this festival by , presenting a stalk of maize flower as an offering to god | Chamba Region of Himachal Pradesh |
| Champakulam Boat Race | Boat race performed in Chempakulam’s Pamba River with snake boats. | 12th July 2022 /Organized by Champakulam Boat Race Society | Pamba River, Kerala |
| Guru Purnima | To pay tribute to the Sage Vyasa who wrote epics and Hindu scriptures | 13th July 2022/ People pay tribute during full moon day of the month | Rishikesh, Govardhan and other regions |
| Dree Festival | An agriculture festival celebrated by offering rituals to god for Protecting the crop | 4th – 5th July 2022/ Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Ziro Of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Behdienkhlam Festival | Tribes of Meghalaya celebrate this festival to drive away evil spirits that cause plague | 14th July 2022 /Jaintia Tribes of Meghalya | Jaintia hills and Jowai region of Meghalaya |
| Hariyali Mahotsav | Tree festival organized to create awareness about importance of tree to fight against climate changes | 8th July, 2022 /Organized by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi |
| International Mango Festival | More than 500 varieties of mangoes are displayed to showcase July as the peak season for mangoes | 9th – 10th July 2022 /It is organised by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) | Janakpuri, Delhi |
| Ladakh Polo Festival | To preserve the culture of Ladakh since 1400s | 11th – 17th July 2022/ Organized by Indus Chushot Polo Club | Ladakh |
| 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav, 2022 | To celebrate India’s 75 years of Independence as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav | 16th July – 14th August /This is organized by Ministry of Culture | National School of Drama, New Delhi |
| Bakri Eid | Muslim festival for remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim who sacrificed his son. This festival is also known as Id-ul-Azha | 9th – 10th July 2022/ People offer prayers at mosques | Muslims all over India |
June 2022
| Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonalu Festival 2022 | It is believed the goddess would protect her people from seasonal diseases common in the monsoon season. Lakhs of devotees take part in the festival every year by offering bonam (short for bhojanam, meaning feast). | Telangana and Capital Hyderabad | Golconda Bonalu is celebrated at Jagadamba temple on June 30, whereas, Secunderabad Bonalu is celebrated at Ujjaini Mahakali temple on July 17 and Hyderabad Bonalu at the Lal Darwaza Simhavahini Mahankali temple on July 24. |
| 'Sao Joao' festival | It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, who baptised Lord Jesus on the river of Jordan and is celebrated at the onset of monsoon. Siolim. | People of Goa | North Goa |
| Baikho Festival | It is celebrated by Rabha tribes of India to bring in auspicious harvest season and to fill it with abundant crops and good health. | People of Assam | State of Assam |
| Sital Sasthi festival | This festival highlights the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. | Sixth day of the Jyestha month during the Shukla Paksha | Odisha |
| SMBSaathi Utsav | It aims to support small businesses by helping them adopt digital mediums like Whatsapp Business App. | Jaipur |
May 2022
| Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| First of its kind bird festival in Jammu and Kashmir | To promote sustainable eco-tourism and provide impetus to local people’s nature-based alternative forms of income. | To be scheduled | Pahalgam and Dachigam districts of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Shiryu Lily Festival | Shirui lily is the sate flower of Manipur and it blooms from late May to early June | Inaugrated by the governor of Manipur La Ganesan. 25th -28th May 2022 | Ukhrul District of Manipur |
| French LitFest 2022 | Part of Bonjour India, an art and culture festival which marks the relationship between India and France | May-July 2022 | French Embassy and it is funded by French government |
| 17thMumbai International Film Festival for documentary, short fictions, animation films (MIFF 2022) | Oldest and largest non fiction film festival in South Asia. Golden Conch will be awarded best film on the theme ‘India@75’ | Organised by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | Mumbai |
| Yoga Utsav in Assam | To mark 50 days countdown to the 8th International Day of Yoga | Ministry of Ayushthrough its autonomous body Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and State Government of Assam | Shivsagar, Assam |
| Week long North Eastern State festival on different themes | The events was gilded with cultural programs celebrating the uniqueness of the North East Region and grandly showcasing its potential. | Ministry of Development of North East Region, 28thApril- 3rd May |
North East each day different cities with different themes: 1.Investment Potential and future energy needs of North East on April 29 at Shillong 2.The welfare of Tribals and Border Management on April 30 at Itanagar 3.The Smart City Revolution in the NE on April at Gangtok 4.Role of women in the development of NE on May 1 at Agartala 5.Eco-Tourism in NE on May 2 at Aizwal 6.AgriHorti and organic products potential of North East on May 2 at Dimapur 7.Sports Potential of the NE will be celebrated as a parallel Sports week has also been organized. The culmination would be celebrated on May 3 at Imphal. |
| Bharat Drone Festival 2022 | The Government of India aims to make India a global drone hub by 2030 | Inaugrated by Prime Minister of India and organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation | Pragati Maidan, New Delhi |
| India’s first Lavender Festival | To promotes the cultivation of aromatic crops for essential oils that are in great demand by the aroma industry. | Inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh | Bhaderwah, J&K. |
April 2022
| Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarhul Festival | The beginning of New Year | 4th April,2022. Third day of Chaitra. Celebrated by Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes. It is celebrated till the month of June | Jharkhand |
| Gangaur Festival | It is celebrated to mark the festival of Goddess Gauri | 18th march-4thapril. 1st day of the month of Chaitra. Celebrated by mostly married women | Rajasthan |
| Sahityotsav 2022 | Festival of Letters of Sahitya Akademi | Organized by Sahitya Akademi | New Delhi |
| Karaga Festival 2022 | Oldest festival of Karnataka | 8th-18th April 2022 | Karnataka by Thigala Community |
| Ishan Manthan | An attempt to celebrate the plural expressions of northeast India. It can be understood as “North East Brainstorming.” The inaugural session also witnessed the release of two books titled ‘Lok Beyond Folk’, a book on the Lok Culture which was edited by Shri J Nandalumar and ‘Jewels of North East India’. | 25th-27th March 2022 inaugrated by Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DONER, G Kishan Reddy | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in New Delhi |
| Red Fort Festival | To promote heritage conservation and tourism | 25th March- 3rd April 2022 Organised by Union Ministry of Culture as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav along with Red Fort’s “Monument Mitra”, Dalmia Bharat Ltd. Inaugrated by Union Ministry of Culture and Child Development, Smriti Irani. | Red Fort, New Delhi |
| Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2022 | To remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters and to promote and preserve Indian cultural heritage and art forms. | 26th-27th March 2022 , organized by Ministry of Culture | Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh. The first Rashriya Sanskriti Mahotsav was organized on the grounds of IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts), New Delhi in November, 2015. |
| Madhavpur Ghed Fair Festival | It is the highest symbol of connecting people of India and the festival brings together the far east of the country and the west | Organised by overnment of Gujarat in association with the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Development of North Eastern region. Inaugrated by President Ram Nath Kovind | Gujarat to connect to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh |
March 2022
| Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herath Festival or Night of Hara (Shiva) | This festival marks the marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma. | Organized by Kashmiri Pandits on 28th of February, 2022 this year. Celebraed on the 13th day of the dark half of the month of Phalguna. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| DolUtsav or DolJatra | Festival of colors dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. It is also the last festival of the year as per the Bengali calender | 18th March 2022 celebrated on full moon day. | West Bengal |
| 3rd National Youth Parliament Fesival | Theme: ‘be the voice of New India and find solutions and contribute to Policy’. Aim to hear the voice of the youth, between 18-25 years who will join various careers in the coming years, including public services. | 10th-11th March 2022 Organized by Lok Sabha Secreteriat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports | Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi |
February 2022
| Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate’ | To celebrate science and technology (S&T) and display the country’s scientific legacy and technology prowess. | 22nd to 28th Feb 2022 | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi |
| 48th ‘Khajuraho Dance Festival-2022 | To create a sense of security among women in tourist destinations with the slogan ‘Hindustan Ke Dil Mein Aap Safe Hain’. | Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangu Bhai Patel. 20 to 26 February 2022 | Panna, Madhya Pradesh |
| Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival | To honour the Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma | 16th to 19th Feb 2022. It is celebrated by Koya Tribe | Telangana |
| The Maru Mahotsav or Jaisalmer Desert Festival | Theme: New Year, New Hope, New Celebration | 13th to 16th Feb 2022 | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| Kanchoth Festival | This festival is a symbol of ancient Nag Culture. | 8th February 2022 | UT of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Torgya Festival | To chases out evil spirits which usher in diseases and misfortunes. | 31st January 2022-1st February 2022 | Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Spituk Gustor Festival | It is a celebration of peace and prosperity | 30th & 31st January 2022 | Leh and Ladakh Union Territory |
January 2022
| Name of Festival | Purpose | Organized by/date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Dhaka International Film Festival | Theme: Women in Cinema | January 15-23, 2022 | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 18th Kachai Lemon Festival | To promote a unique kind of lemon fruit and support lemon farmers. The festival is held under the theme of ‘Organic Kachai Lemon for Safe Environment and Rural Transformation’. | January 14, 2022 | Manipur |
| 9th edition of the North East Festival | To promote the commercial and tourism potential of the North East region | January 7 - 9, 2022 | Guwahati, Assam |
| Losoong (Namsoong) Festival | Marks the beginning of the Sikkimese New Year | 18th day of the 10th month | Sikkim |
| The Losar Festival | To celebrate marking the beginning of the calendar. | Ladakh | Tibet |
