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Celebrations in India don't
just happen; they are events awaited for throughout the
year and careful planning goes into them in terms of participation.
The fact that there are scores of such events does not mean
any of them is less important than the other. It only indicates
that festivals and fairs are a part of the heritage and
their continuation is cherished. Sometimes a festival or
fair takes on different appearances in various parts of
the country. The result: a colourful mosaic which the visitor
may not often fully comprehend, but which offers a thrilling
experience on one's travels. Here are some principal events
that could be a highlight of your visit to India.
Given below is a list of major Indian
festivals and fairs and month/s when they are celebrated
in India : |
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| Andhra Pradesh |
| Deccan Festival |
- Feb./March
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| Assam |
| Tea
Festival |
- December
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| Bihar |
| Rajgir Dance and Food Festival
Vaishali Mahotsava
Chotanagpur Adivasi Mela
Sonepur Mela |
- February
- March
- November
- November |
| Chandigarh |
| Rose
Festival |
- February |
| Teej
Festival |
- August |
| Garden Festival |
- December
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| Delhi |
| International Citrus Festival |
- January
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| International Kite Festival |
-January |
| Garden Festival |
-February |
| International Mango Festival |
-July |
| Goa |
| Carnival |
- February
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| Shigmo |
- March
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| Goa
Food & Cultural Festival |
- Nov./Dec.
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| Gujrat |
| International Kite Festival |
-January |
Somnath Festival
(Rann of Kutch) |
- March
|
| Tarnetar Festival |
- September
|
| Haryana |
| Surajkund Craft Mela |
- Feb.
1-15 |
| Kurukshetra Festival |
- November
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| Himachal Pradesh |
| Shimla Summer Festival |
- May/June
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| Kulu-Dussehra Festival |
- October
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| lavi
Fair |
- November
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| Karnataka |
| Navarasapur-Pattadakkal |
-January |
| Coorg
Festival |
- February
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| Hoysala Mahotsava (at Belur-Halebid) |
-February/March |
| Vijayanagar-Hampi Festival |
- November
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| Kerala |
| Great
Elephant March |
- January
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| Nishagandi Dance Festival |
-February |
| Nehru
Trophy Boat Rase |
- August
|
| Onam
Celebrations |
-August |
| Madhya Pradesh |
| Khajuraho Festival |
- February
|
| Tansen Festival |
- March
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| Pachmarhi Festival |
- October
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| Maharashtra |
| Elephanta Festival |
- February
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| Ganesh/Pune Festival |
-September |
| Ellora Festival |
-December |
| Mizoram |
| Chapcharkut Festival |
- February
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| Manipur |
| Kut
Festival |
- November
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| Meghalaya |
| Nongren Dance Festival |
- October
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| Nagaland |
| Autumn Festival |
- October
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| Orissa |
| Beach
Festival |
- January
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| Rath
Yatra |
- July
|
| Konark Dance Festival |
- December
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| Pondicherry |
| Fete
de pondicherry/Yoga Festival |
- January
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| Rajasthan |
| Desert Festival, jaisalmer |
- February
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| Nagaur Festival |
- February
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| Marwar Festival, Jodhpur |
- October
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| Pushkar |
- November
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| Jhalawar Festival |
- November
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| Shilpgram Crafts Mela |
- December
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| Sikkim |
| International Flower Festival |
- April/May
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| Tamil Nadu |
| Tea
and Tourism Festival, Coonoor |
- January
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| Natyanjali Festival, Chidambaram |
- February
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| Mahabalipuram Dance Festival |
- Jan./Feb.
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| Chittarai Festival, Madurai |
- May
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| Ooty
Summer Festival |
- May
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| Uttar Pradesh |
| Taj
mahotsava, Agra |
- February
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| Yoga
Festival, Rishikesh |
- February
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| Avadh
Festival, Lucknow |
- November
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| West Bengal |
| Calcutta/Shantiniketan Festival |
- January
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| Darjeeling Tea Festival |
- December
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| Vishnupur Festival |
- December
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