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The top 24 festivals from around the world

Holi Festival in India is ranked #20 in our countdown of '100 Ultimate Travel Experiences of a Lifetime'.

--> BY Lara Picone

Last updated . 25 January 2023

We uncover the top 24 festivals across the globe to add to every traveller’s bucket list.

It seems every country has one major event on the annual calendar that claims to trump all others. But with almost 200 countries across the globe, experiencing every single one is near impossible for most us – despite how much we’d like to go. Here we’ve boiled down the options to the absolute top 20 events to add to your bucket list.

1. Gion Matsuri – Kyoto, Japan – July

Widely considered to be the summer festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri is more than 1000 years old. It all started as a means to appease the gods who wrought chaos by way of fire, floods and earthquakes, but these days, it’s a little more light-hearted and certainly a huge tourist magnet. A highlight of the Kyoto festival is the Yamahoko Float Procession, featuring floats akin to beautifully intricate works of art. Also, expect to be awed by the three festive evenings leading up to the procession known as the ‘Yoiyama’ (festival eve) a spectacle of ethereal-looking lanterns and an all-round atmosphere of excitement with free-flowing sake and food stalls. 

A spectacle of ethereal-looking lanterns during Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto, Japan.

2. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – Sydney, Australia – March

A true celebration of love in all its forms, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has been showering Sydney with a glittering rainbow every March since 1978. Back then, it was more protest than celebration, which sadly ended in police violence, but today the parade and surrounding parties and events are wholly embraced as one of the city’s flagship events, attracting a huge swell of international visitors. The highlight of the celebrations is the parade along Oxford Street, a bedazzled display of flesh and feathers. And while you might cop an eyeful of more cheek than you care to see, it’s all done with good-natured, inclusive, humorous fun. 

Bedazzling Sydney since 1978, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

3. Songkran – Thailand – April

A water fight on a national scale, Songkran in Thailand is the celebration of the Buddhist New Year. Initially, water played a part in this auspicious day by being poured over statues of Buddha, but these days, the drenching isn’t just reserved for deities and its purpose of purification is applied to everyone who doesn’t take shelter. Although still a spiritual and religious festival with everyone paying a visit to their local monastery, Songkran has morphed into a joyous occasion for revelry across the kingdom. Wherever you are in Thailand ­– anywhere from Bangkok to Chiang Mai , Ayutthaya, Krabi or Koh Samui – you can expect to get thoroughly wet with everything from water guns to elephant trunks being employed for the purpose.

During Songkran people throughout Thailand crowd the streets with overflowing buckets and water pistols.

4. Saint Patrick’s Festival – Dublin, Ireland – March

Sure, Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated anywhere in the world where there is an Irish diaspora (or even just an Irish pub), but if you’re going to get involved, there’s no better place than Dublin . This festival runs for five days and five nights in March and is packed fuller than a leprechaun’s pot of gold with a program of music, performing arts, literature, tours and food events. Centred around the national holiday, this festival of Irish pride, achievements and talents will be well supplied with Guinness and Irish cheer.

Children participate in St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dublin.

5. Montreux Jazz Festival – Montreux, Switzerland – June–July

There are plenty of music festivals in Europe, but this 50-year-old good time held on the shores of Lake Geneva is truly one of a kind and is the second-largest jazz festival in the world (pipped by Montreal, Canada). It’s not just jazz, though. At Montreux Jazz Festival you’ll find broad-ranging acts from pop to rock and blues, and, best of all, a large portion of the performances are free, in keeping with the festival’s charter to make music accessible to anyone.

6. Mevlana Festival – Konya, Turkey – December

Anatolian holy man and Islamic scholar Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi passed away in 1273, in the Turkish city of Konya. Since then, his followers, the Melvlevi Order (better known as the Whirling Dervishes) have celebrated his teachings of tolerance and religious ecstasy achieved through dance by way of a festival. For 10 days in December, the whirling dance, Sema, is performed in traditional costume in homage to Rumi’s spirit. The hypnotic dance is incredible to behold and the energy is palpable. The festival is a wholly uplifting experience, no matter your religion.

7. Semana Santa – Seville, Spain – March/April

The Andalucía city of Seville is host to Semana Santa (Holy Week), one of the most spectacular and elaborate of the Easter festivities. There is a great deal of emotion on display during the festival, along with intricately crafted baroque religious statues paraded through the streets and large processions of Easter brotherhoods in traditional robes (with their pointed, vaguely sinister-looking hoods). Although the atmosphere is usually rather sombre, there are moments of lightness, too, as well as plenty of feasting. If you’re after a raucous romp, this probably isn’t the festival for you, but from an artistic and cultural perspective, it’s fascinating and hard to beat.

Processions of Nazarenos walk the streets at night during Semana Santa in Sevilla, Spain.

8. Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival – Nozawa Onsen, Japan – 15 January

If you’re planning a ski trip to Japan , it’s well worth timing it to coincide with the wild and slightly alarming Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Matsuri . Come winter, the beautiful Japanese town of Nozawa lies half-submerged in powder, making it not only excellent for skiing , but the ideal place to watch the lighting of a towering pyre and fire-fuelled battle between villagers. Held on the same day each year, the festival goes for around four or so hours and holds cultural significance to locals as the wooden shrine is endowed with a dosojin (a deity that presides over roads and borders) before being set alight. A mock battle then erupts, to ensure good fortune in the coming year. Don’t worry, though, you won’t be drawn into the fray, as only men of the specific ages of 25 and 42 are able to participate.

Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Matsuri – the Fire Festival – runs in Japan every January.

9. Cannes Film Festival – Cannes, France – May

Whether you adore the wonderfully charismatic glamour of the film industry and its celebrities or you are enthralled by the creativity and storytelling of filmmaking, you’ll want to make the trip to Cannes Film Festival at least once. Perhaps the most important film festival on the circuit, at its heart, Cannes is about mining for new talent and providing a showcase for it. But of course, its procession of polished and gilt stars provides a certain air of prestige, too. The inaugural festival was held in 1946, which helps to further imbue it with an authoritative air, as does its French Riviera locale. Get along to absorb some brilliant cinematic works and perhaps rub shoulders with a few A-listers while you’re at it.

The Cannes Film Festival.

10. Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Edinburgh, Scotland – August

One of Europe’s most engaging and diverse festivals, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs for three weeks every August throughout the Scottish capital . With a roster of literally thousands of performances happening in every nook and cranny of the city, from cabaret to comedy and opera to spoken word, you have plenty of opportunity to soak in the colourful and sometimes kooky vibes of the festival . The Fringe is run by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Society, a registered charity devoted to supporting and encouraging the Scottish arts, which, if you ask anyone at the festival, is an entirely worthy cause.

The city turns into a hive of activity during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

11. Carnival — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — February

From feathery costumes, and elaborate parade floats to a non-stop extravaganza of drums, dance and debauchery, few things say festivity like ‘Carnival’ ! Although it’s celebrated right across Brazil and other Catholic countries, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the place to experience Carnival, drawing millions of event-goers every year.

Carnival in Rio De Janeiro

12. Burning Man — Black Rock City, USA — August—September

It doesn’t get any more hair-curling, baton-twirling, mind-swirlingly spectacular than Burning Man , which has been described as a ‘City of Art’. For one week this experimental community in Nevada ‘s Black Rock Desert challenges its 60,000 ‘participants’ to express themselves and rely on one another while incorporating the annual theme in some way – think performances and art installations to otherworldly costumes and handmade gifts from strangers.

13. Holi Festival — India — February—March

A rainbow of colour and Hindu traditions combine to create this celebration of love, springtime fun and good triumphing over evil. You’ll mostly see Holi Festival across India and Nepal, but also in other areas with large Hindu populations. Kicking off with a night-time bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, the next day is a carnival of colours where everyone frolics about throwing dye powder, squirting water guns and coloured water-filled balloons, uniting friends and foes, rich and poor, children and big kids at heart.

Holi Festival in India is ranked #20 in our countdown of ‘100 Ultimate Travel Experiences of a Lifetime’.

14. Oktoberfest – Munich, Germany — October

Millions of litres of Oktoberfest beer are just the beginning of this 15-day Bavarian fair, which takes over Munich every year. Having started in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding, the event is still held on the original site, dubbed Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s fields”). As well as your fill of Löwenbräu pints, there are also amusement rides, market stalls, games and a bounty of traditional food to sample from pretzels, dumplings and cheese noodles to all manner of sausages and roasted meats.

The Oktoberfest fairground in Munich, Germany.

15. Mardi Gras — New Orleans, USA — January

French for “Fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras is a two-week overload of inhibition-less frivolities that end the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, when traditionally abstinence prevails. So before the self-restraint kicks in, New Orleans becomes a hub for masquerade balls, glittering beads and excess booze, with some cracking parades across the city.

An ornately decorated float passes through a crowd on Canal Street during the Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

16. Il Palio – Siena, Italy — July—August

Twice a year the Tuscan town of Siena harks back to its medieval past with a bareback horse race in the local ancient square. Each of the 17 horses in the race (and of their course riders), represent one of the city’s contrade (or districts), adding to the roar of the crowd. And to make things even more entertaining, jockeys are allowed to do anything to their opponents other than tug their reins, so expect as many spills as thrills.

17. Dia De Los Muertos — Mexico — October–November

Translated to ‘Day of the Dead’ , this seemingly morbid festivity is a day to celebrate and remember those who have passed away with parades, costumes, paper decorations and edible skulls. It is believed that the spirits of the dead visit their families on October 31 and leave on November 2, so many spend this time visiting cemeteries – where there is often music and dances to honour the spirits.

Dia De Los Muertos – translated as Day of the Dead – in Mexico.

18. Snow & Ice Festival — Harbin, China — January—February

Harbin is transformed into a winter wonderland with seismic ice sculptures across the city, adorned with lights and lasers, drawing thousands of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And if that’s not enough to tickle your fancy, there’s also the Ice Lantern Art Fair, dog sledding to watch and our favourite, “winter swimming watching”.

Harbin is transformed into a winter wonderland during the Snow and Ice Festival.

19. La Tomatina — Buñol, Spain — August

Tomato fiends get their fill on the last Wednesday of August as over 100,000kg of tomatoes are hurled, squished and splattered in the town square. It’s the culmination of a week-long celebration of Buñol’s patron saint, which leaves the town in a bright red smattering like a horror film scene. We don’t envy whoever has to clean up that mess!

Chaos at La Tomatina

20. Glastonbury Festival — Pilton, England — June

The mother of all music festivals, Glastonbury has been running for over 40 years and has been crowned one of the largest music festivals in the world, now attended by some 150,000 people. As well as promising the latest and greatest in pop and rock music performances, event-goers are also treated to dance, comedy, theatre and circus acts. And like all good music fests – expect gumboots, loud music and plenty of mud.

21. Hokkai Heso Matsuri —Furano City, Japan — July

Residents of Furano in Hokkaido, Japan, have created a festival completely inspired by their geographical location. In the same way the belly button is in the centre of the body, Furano is in the centre of the Hokkaido Prefecture. Thus, the Hokkai Heso Matsuri, commonly known as the Belly Button Festival. Dancers paint themselves to depict the belly button as the mouth of a character and proceed to belly dance their way through the streets of the city. The festival also celebrates the city’s Hokushin Shrine, the proud backbone of the belly button festival. The shrine is dedicated to birth, growth, health, happiness, thriving and peace.

22. International Bathtub Regatta — Dinant, Belgium — August

Locals and tourists alike are invited to take part in one of Belgium’s most popular yet unusual festivities, the International Bathtub Regatta on the gorgeous Meuse River in Dinant. All boats involved in the one-kilometre race must be made from a bathtub and are not allowed a motor, making for some interesting inventions and contraptions. As well as the bathtub race, the event includes an antique car show and tastings of flamiche, a local delicacy.

The Regatta takes place along the Meuse River in Dinant, Belgium.

23. Lazarim Carnival — Portugal — February–March

A far cry from the feathers and glitter of the carnivals Portugal are known for, the Lazarim Carnaval is one of the few celebrations in the country where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced. The masks are worn by ‘caretos’, meaning disguised as the devil. The Lazarim Carnival includes a drum parade and feasting on tasty stew.

The masks are worn by ‘caretos’, meaning disguised as the devil.

24. Gasparilla Pirate Festival — Florida, USA — January

Since 1904, Florida has been celebrating the plundering of Tampa by the Spanish pirate, Jose Gaspar and his marauding band of buccaneers at the Gasparilla Pirate Festival , held every year in January. A large Spanish galleon arrives in Tampa Bay to kick off the event, which is escorted by hundreds of small ships. The pirates come to shore for a five-mile parade route featuring floats and marching bands, in which they fire thousands of blank shots in the air and throw gold coins and beads into the crowd.

Once ashore, a five-mile parade route featuring floats and marching bands.

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World Tourism Day has been held on 27 September each year since 1980. The date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, paving the way for the establishment of UN Tourism five years later.

Establishment of World Tourism Day

It was at its third session ( Torremolinos, Spain, September 1979 ), that the UN Tourism General Assembly decided to institute World Tourism Day, commencing in the year 1980. This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism: the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Tourism Statutes on 27 September 1970.

The timing of World Tourism Day is particularly appropriate in that it comes at the end of the high season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of the season in the southern hemisphere.

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Chapter 6. Events, Culture, Heritage, and Sport (Entertainment)

6.1 Festivals and Events

When travellers enter Canada, there is a good chance they will be asked at the border, “What is the nature of your trip?” Whether the answer is for business, leisure, or visiting friends and relatives, there’s a possibility that travellers will participate in some of the following activities (as listed in the Statistics Canada International Travel Survey):

• Attend a festival or fair, or other cultural events
• Visit a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, historic site, national park, museum, or art gallery
• Watch sports or participate in gaming

These activities fall under the realm of entertainment as it relates to tourism. Documenting every activity that could be on a tourist’s to-do list would be nearly impossible, for what one traveler would find entertaining, another may not. This chapter focuses on the major components of arts, entertainment, and attractions, including motion pictures, video exhibitions, and wineries; all activities listed under the North American Industry Classification System we learned about in Chapter 1 .

Festival and Major Events Canada (FAME) released a report in 2019 detailing the economic impacts of the 17 largest festivals and events in Quebec, which amounted to a whopping $378 million in tourist spending. Let’s take a closer look at this segment of the sector and its impact across Canada.

The International Dictionary of Event Management defines a festival as a “public celebration that conveys, through a kaleidoscope of activities, certain meanings to participants and spectators” (Goldblatt, 2001, p. 78). Other definitions, including those used by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the European Union, highlight accessibility to the general public and short duration as key elements that define a festival.

Search “festivals in Canada” online and over 900 million results will appear. To define these activities in the context of tourism, we need to consider two fundamental questions, “Who are these activities aimed at?” and “Why are they being celebrated?”

The broad nature of festivals has lead to the development of classification types. For instance, funding for the federal government’s Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program is available under three categories, depending on the type of festival:

• Local festivals funding is provided to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, or historical performers.
• Community anniversaries funding is provided to local groups for non-recurring local events and capital projects that commemorate an anniversary of 100 years (or greater, in increments of 25 years).
• Legacy funding is provided to community-initiated capital projects that restore or transform event spaces and places. Eligible projects are those that commemorate a 100th anniversary (or greater, in increments of 25 years) of a significant local historical event or local historical personality.

Funds awarded in BC ranges from $2000 for the Nelson History Theatre Society’s Arts and Heritage Festival in 2012 (Government of Canada, 2014a) to $100,200 for the Vancouver International Film Festival in 2017 (Government of Canada, 2017). In 2017-2018, federal funding from the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, and Canada Cultural Investment Fund resulted in $183 million in infrastructure and program development funds to support organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (Government of Canada, 2019).

Spotlight On: International Festivals and Events Association

Founded in 1956 as the Festival Manager’s Association, the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) supports professionals who produce and support celebrations for the benefit of their communities. Membership is required to access many of their resources. For more information, visit the International Festivals and Events Association website .

Festivals and events in BC celebrate theatre, dance, film, crafts, visual arts, and more. Just a few examples are Bard on the Beach, Vancouver International Improv Festival, Cornucopia, and the Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival.

Spotlight On: Cornucopia, Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food

For the “epicurious, cornucopia is food + drink unleashed.” Dubbed “so wild you can taste it” this 11-day event showcases tasting events, drink seminars, chef lunches and demos, avant-garde parties and more. For additional information, visit Cornucopia .

An event is a happening at a given place and time, usually of some importance, celebrating or commemorating a special occasion. To help broaden this simple definition, categories have been developed based on the scale of events. These categories, presented in Table 6.1, overlap and are not hard and fast, but help cover a range of events.

Events can be extremely complex projects, which is why, over time, the role of event planners has taken on greater importance. The development of education, training programs, and professional designations such as CMPs (Certified Meeting Planners), CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional), and CMM (Certificate in Meeting Management) has led to increased credibility in this business and demonstrates the importance of the sector to the economy. Furthermore, there are a variety of event management certifications and diplomas offered in BC that enable future event and festival planners to gain specific skills and knowledge within the sector.

Various tasks involved in event planning include:

• Conceptualizing/theming
• Logistics and planning
• Human resource management
• Marketing and public relations
• Budgeting and financial management
• Sponsorship procurement
• Management and evaluation

But events aren’t just for leisure visitors. In fact, the tourism industry has a long history of creating, hosting, and promoting events that draw business travelers. The next section explores meetings, conventions, and incentive travel, also known as MCIT .

(As it relates to tourism) includes attending festivals, events, fairs, spectator sports, zoos, botanical gardens, historic sites, cultural venues, attractions, museums, and galleries.

Public event that features multiple activities in celebration of a culture, an anniversary or historical date, art form, or product (food, timber, etc.).

Organization that supports professionals who produce and support celebrations for the benefit of their respective communities.

A happening at a given place and time, usually of some importance, celebrating or commemorating a special occasion; can include mega-events, special events, hallmark events, festivals, and local community events.

All special events with programming aimed at a business audience.

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The Athachamayam parade held at Thripunithura in Ernakulam district every year during the month of Chingam marks the beginning of Onam festivities in Kerala. Before independence, the event used to be held at Thripunithura as it was the headquarters of the Maharajas of Cochin state. On this day, the Maharaja...

• Seasonal | Kakinada

Ganesh Chadurdi is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. During this festival, people pray to Lord Ganesha with great devotion and admiration. The festival lasts for eleven days during which various festivities take place....

• 18 Sep 2024

• Seasonal | Pathanamthitta

Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race in Pathanamthitta district is a grand sporting and cultural spectacle that is unlike any other boat races in Kerala. Its unique history, the legends that surround it, the types and shapes of boats that participate and the very backdrop of the race is different, making it...

• Seasonal | East Fort

Apart from the countless riches in its now renowned hidden vaults to the sheer genius and magnificence of both its interiors and exterior, there are myriad other reasons why people throng in great numbers to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. One such great event is the Alpasi Festival, which...

• 31 Oct 2024

• Spiritual | AMRITSAR

Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji is one of most honored martyrs of Sikh history. His parents, Bhai Bhagtu Ji and Mata Jeonee Ji, lived in the village of Pahuwind, Amritsar, India. They were hard working Sikh farmers but had not been blessed with any children. A Sikh saint told them...

• 15 Nov 2024

• Spiritual | Golden Temple Darbar Sahib

Bhai Mardana (1459-1534), Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s longtime Muslim companion throughout his extensive journeys across the country and abroad, was born as the son of a Mirasi couple, Badra and Lakkho, of Talvandi Rai Bhoe, now Nankana Sahib, in the Sheikhupura district of Pakistan. The Mirasan were a caste of...

• 28 Nov 2024

• Spiritual | Sri Anandpur Sahib

ABA ZORÂWAR SIṄGH (1696-1705), the third son of Gurû Gobind Siṅgh, was born to Mâtâ Jîtojî at Anandpur on 17 November 1696, and was barely nine years old at the time of the evacuation of Anandpur on the night of 5-6 December 1705. Since the passing away, on 5 December...

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• Seasonal | Anaparthi

Veerallamma Jatara and Bapanamma Jatara are held every year in Anaparthi with great grandeur. Veerallamma Jatara is held during Sankranthi. A week-long fair is held from the railway station to Devi Chowk at Myin Road. Both sides of the road are decorated with electric lamps. Food stalls (Jeel, Sugar Chila...

• 14 Dec 2024

Sahibzada Fateh Singh (12 December 1699 - 26 December 1705), the youngest of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons, was born to Mata Jito ji (also known as Mata Sundari ji) at Anandpur on 12 December 1699. During the flight from Anandpur, when the Sikhs, having been promised safe passage to...

• Spiritual | Peddapuiram

St. John's Lutheran Church, Peddapuram is one of the popular place listed under Church/religious Organization in Peddapuram Town , Lutheran Church in Peddapuram Town ,St John's Lutheran Church Peddapuram Town, 533437 India, hurch with faith. Started in missionary compound(whittekar high school).which has many miracles hist, The ultimate and joyful christmas...

• 20 Dec 2024

• Art & Culture | Music | Dance Festival | Sports & Adventure | Expo and Exhibitions | Nacho

Si-Donyi is the Tagin Tribe’s main festival in Arunachal Pradesh marking the end of the agricultural season. The festival is a dedication to ‘Si’ and ‘Donyi’, means the Earth (si) and the Sun (Donyi). Considered benevolent spirits associated with the Sun and the Moon. During Si-Donyi rituals, prayers, and traditional...

• Music | Sports & Adventure | Mechukha

During the Tibetan regime, each household of the Memba tribe under Kongpo Agegap was to send one male for war. With their return from the battlefield uncertain, the Losar festival was celebrated one month earlier, naming the festival ‘Sonam Losar’, to bid farewell to the year past, and to greet...

• 25 Jan 2025

• Spiritual | Village Of Pahuwind In Amritsar

Baba Deep Singh (26 January 1682 – 13 November 1757) is revered among Sikhs as one of the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. He is remembered for his sacrifice and devotion to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Baba Deep Singh was the first head of Misl Shaheedan Tarna Dal...

• 28 Jan 2025

• Spiritual | Seasonal | Thanjavur

The Mahamaham festival which is celebrated in Kumbakonam is witnessed by lakhs of devotees across the world This spectacular event occurs once in 12 years in the Tamil month of Maasiin between February and March. According to Hindu mythology the sacred rivers Ganga Yamuna Sarayu Cauvery Saraswati Mahanadi and Narmada...

• Art & Culture | Spiritual | Dance Festival | Shravanabelagola

A ritual and a celebration that has no parallel anywhere in the world is the grand Mahamastakabhisheka that takes place in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka. It happens once in 12 years and is a grand spectacle that people wait for with bated breath.Mahamastakabhisheka is the abhisheka or anointment of the massive statue...

• 17 Feb 2030

• Seasonal | Kodaikanal

A vivid blue bellshaped flower known as the gregarious blossoming of Kurnji or neelakurinji Strobilanthes Kunthiana may be found on the western ghats hill slopes between 6000 and 7000 feet in elevation The Kurinji flower is indigenous to South India and may be found in the Tamilnadu regions of Kodaikanal...

• 15 Aug 2030

• Spiritual | Seasonal | Athi Varadhar Temple

The Arulmigu Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram commemorates the reappearance of Lord Athi Varathar a 10foottall idol devoted to Lord Vishnu once every forty years In 2019 thousands of worshippers gathered at the temple to witness this occasion The temple also celebrates the auspicious occasions of Vaikunta ekadesi Chitra Pournami...

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Bambleshwari Temple is at Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India. It is on a hilltop of 1600 feet. This temple is referred as Badi Bambleshwari. Another temple at ground level, the....

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Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is one of the historic temple of Lord Hanumanji situated at Bhurakhiya, a small village of Lathi taluka in Amreli District Gujarat. Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is nea....

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One of the famous religious places in Kutch, Shree Swaminarayan temple located in Bhuj Kutch is worth a visit. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (SSMB) is a socio-spiritual Hindu or....

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One of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country and among the most prominent temples in Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lingam (a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) at Mahak....

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One of the most important pilgrimage places in Maharashtra, Pandharpur is located on the banks of the river Bhima, which is alternatively known as Chandrabhaga because of its crescent shape meandering....

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Jyotiba temple complex also known as Jyotiba Hill has numerous temples and sacred spots associated with lord Shiva. The oral traditions and mythologies associated with Goddess Ambabai and Shiva are....

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Shri Naina Devi Temple Perched on a hilltop on the borders with Punjab, Shri Naina Devi is an important Shaktipeeth pilgrimage center that lakhs of people visit every year. It is one of the....

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Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan is the worldwide centre for spiritual, cultural and social welfare. The almighty Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested upon the Earth in the 18th century CE....

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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - Kadi was first built with the divine blessings of Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa just over a hundred years ago.Shree Nirgun Bapa blessed Gopallalbhai,to become Governo....

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which Srila Prabhupada established to spread the message of Lord Krishna, has beautiful temples worldwide. These temples are the centres o....

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Tulja Bhavani Templededicated to the goddess Parvati is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is counted among one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur. Th....

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Hare Krishna Land (ISKCON Juhu) is set upon four acres of prime land and a stone throw away from Juhu beach. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, inspired the construction of....

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Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, is one of the most renowned places to visit in Ahmedabad. Since its inauguration in April 2015, the temple has been standing as a beacon of spirituality and service to....

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• Bhadaj, Ahmedabad

Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, is one of the most renowned places to visit in Ahmedabad. Since its inauguration in April 2015, the temple has been standing as a beacon of spirituality and service to man....

Shirdi is an important pilgrimage site associated with Sai Baba of Shirdi. He was an Indian spiritual leader considered by his devotees to be a manifestation of Sri Datt guru. He is also identified....

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The holy shrine called Samadhi was built at place where the master's last rites were performed. Shri Brahmanand, one of the dearest disciples of Shri Maharaj, was appointed as one of the Trustees by....

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This shrine or Ashapura is steeped in antiquity as far as its origin is concerned. There are references to this goddess in the Puranas, Rudrayamal Tantra and so on which are all said to point to th....

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Around 50 km from Pune lies Jejuri, the main centre of worship of Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba or Malhari Martanda is the deity of several Maharastria....

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A historic temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, widely known as "Thawe Mata Mandir," is located on the Patna-Gopalganj route and is also one of India's shakti-peeths. According to folklore, Goddess D....

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Moti Doongri is a small hill around which the city of Jaipur flourishes. Moti Doongri means pearl hill, because the hill indeed resembles a pearl drop. Visitors go there to pay homage at the famous Ga....

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Jaipur, famous for its spiritual locations and architectures, is home to the magnanimous Govind Devji Mandir. The temple is located in the City Palace complex between the Badal Mahal and Chandra Mahal....

The story of Khaatu Shyamji temple goes back to the time of the ‘Mahabharata’ around 5500 years back. It revolves around great Barberic who was the grandson of Bheema and son of Ghatothkach. Barberi....

Lambhvel village is located just 2 Km of Anand city Gujarat. This village is famous for Swayambhu Lord Hanumanji Temple. It is a centre of faith since long time in and around Anand. This temple is loc....

Karveer area the present town of Kolhapur city is one of special significance of Shri Mahalaxmi Temple of Kolhapur which, one of the Shakti peetha located in maharashtra state, mention in various pura....

This is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. The locals especially have a lot of faith in the temple and the blessings that they get....

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It is said that mother always sits on high places. The way devotees reach Vaishno Devi by crossing the mountains to have darshan of Maa Durga. Similarly, in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, 1063 step....

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• Omkareshwar

Omkareshwar is the fourth in the twelfth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Omkar was first uttered from the mouth of the creator Brahma. Even the text of Vedas does not begin without Om. The same Omkar form....

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The 'Saptashrungi Temple' situated at Vani in Nashik district of Maharashtra is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saptashrungi. Being a unique Shaktipeeth and a huge rock-cut temple, it is a site worth a....

The temple of Shri Kamakshi is located amidst the hills of the picturesque village of Shiroda and was built in the late 16th century. In the village of Shiroda. A  huge Mahadwar or temple gate....

Hanumanji temple, Salangpur is a Hindu temple located in Salangpur, Gujarat. This Hanumanji temple is considered the holiest and sacred. It is among the more prominent ones in the Swaminarayan Sampr....

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Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal headquarters of the LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi are located in this temple in Vadtal, Gujarat.  This temple contains three main shrines. Among which the central....

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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur  is the first Temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. It is located in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, India. It was built....

Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with re....

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Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi is a much revered place of worship in Mumbai. Built in the year 1801, this temple is visited by people belonging to alm....

The temple was founded by Dagadushet Halwai, a local sweet seller who got wealthy by his business in 1893. Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmi Bai when they lost their two sons in the plague of 1....

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 One of the most important and much venerated attraction of Tripura is the ancient temple of Matabari or Tripurasundari temple located on a hill-top 5 KM from the main town at Udaipur. Maharaja D....

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Pashupatinath Temple is situated at the banks of the Shivna River in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, Pashupatinath Temple is popular for its eight-faced shivalinga. The spiritual aura of the te....

Shree Jagannathji Mandir is situated on bank of River Sabarmati near Jamalpur, Ahmedabad.  The principal deity in this temple is   Lord Shree Krishna. The other deities  in the....

Maa Baglamukhi Mandir A renowned and revered temple situated in Nalkheda town of District Agar Malwa in Madhya Pradesh on about a distance of 165 KM from Indore. Situated near the banks of river Lakhu....

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Famous MP in India And the famous pilgrimage area of Bundelkhand, Siddhpeeth Shri Jageshwarnath Ji Mahadev Temple is located in Bandakpur of Damoh district. Swayambhu Shivling Shri Jageshwarnath Ji Te....

Umiya Mata Temple is the Temple of Goddess Umiya, the clan-deity or kuldevi of the Kadava Patidars. According to the mythological tale, Maa Umiya was established by Lord Shankar himself at Unjha. In....

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Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The town of Dwarka has its history dated back to the Kingdom of Dwaraka in Mahabharata.....

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Mumba Devi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mother Goddess). Sanskrit is the source of the Marathi Mumba. M....

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The main temple, enclosed by a fort wall, is situated near the bank of the holy lake Gomti in the midst of the main bazaar of Dakor. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, with the central....

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• Trimbakeshwar

Located on the outskirts of Nashik, the ancient Trimbakeshwar Temple was constructed by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao (1740-1760) at the site of an even older temple. It sits at the foot of the Brah....

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The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy ri....

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• Akkarappatti

    Sprawling over an area of 50,000 sq. ft, Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is one of the largest temples for Shirdi Sai Baba in Asia. It was consecrated near Samayapuram, Trichy in a sma....

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple is located in Gondal city within 35 KM of Rajkot city Gujarat India. The temple was built in 1934 and was built by the third successor of Sawmnarayan Shashtriji Mahara....

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Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (1908-1988) was a Gnani who devoted His life to perpetuating the religion of the Soul. His life’s spiritual mission arose from two intents, that: 1) May all the people....

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Swaminarayan Mandir located at Jetalpur just 17 kms from Ahmedabad and 5 km from Bareja is very popular and historical temple for devotee of Swaminarayna Sampraday. This is one of the temple which was....

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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. This is the oldest Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, being over a hundred years old. On Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi, 1868, Ranchhoddas Pra....

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Sarangpur is a village in the Botad District in the state of Gujarat, India, and its name is also often pronounced, 'Salangpur'. Sarangpur is known throughout India for the historic Shri Kashtabhanjan....

The village of Bochasan  near borsad in Anand District of Gujarat is said to have been established in Vikram Samvat 1352 and named after Bucheshvar Mahadev. Lord Swaminarayan visited Bochasan....

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir- Ahmedabad was the first ever Swaminarayan mandir in the Kalupur area of Amdavad built by Lord Swaminarayan in the year 1822 by in....

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August Rush is an annual event , and this is the 4th Edition . Platform for musicians, artisans and most importantly celebrate the youth . This year the theme of the event is to promote monsoon Tour....

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The Hornbill Festival, a yearly feature taking place on the first week of December is a modern-day cultural extravaganza of all Naga tribes. The Festival was conc....

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Anthurium FestivalThe most popular festival celebrated in Mizoram, the Festival  is a successful tourism promotion venture of the Tourism Department. This two-day festival is held annually at the....

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Conceptualised in the year 2000, the Hornbill Festival is a ten day annual tourism promotional event organised by the State Government to showcase Nagaland’s rich and traditional cultural heritage in....

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The world famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916 and since then Ganga Aarti is being organised by Shri Ganga Sabha. two times in a day, Mangala Aarti....

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Welcome to one of the most religiously-celebrated, architecturally superb and culturally rich temple of south-east India: Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir, Ratanpur. From many decades since, the templ....

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Major Festivals

When the colours of the rainbow are spread in the earth below, we know it is Holi. This festival of colours is the epitome of all celebrations in India. A harbinger of Sp...

Deepavali or Diwali is an Indian festival of lights. ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights. It celebrates the vict...

The festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil. As per the mythology it is a major festival held in honour of the divine feminine.Demon Mahishasur honored a boon t...

On the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri in the month of April, India celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Born to King Dasar...

One of the most memorable event of Shri Krishna’s life which embarks him as God of love is his marriage to devi Rukmani. Krishna’s wife Rukmani was daughter of legendary...

Art & Culture

India is a perfect blend of arts and culture, where classical melodies merge seamlessly with a mesmerising mosaic of ancient handicrafts, fascinating festivals and scintillating sculptures. E.g.: Pushkar Camel Fair - Rajasthan, Surajkund Mela in Faridabad- Haryana Rann Utsav in Kutch -Gujarat.

From grand temples and mosques to opulent churches, magnificent gurudwaras and serene monasteries, India is the home of religion and pilgrimage. E.g.: Deepotsava in Ayodhya, Durga Puja Kolkata, Ganesh Chaturthi Maharashtra, Urs at Ajmer.

With the classical traditions of music in India like the Hindustani classical tradition and the Carnatic classical tradition, music has been as integral a part of the socio-religious expressions of cultural values as dance in India. E.g.: Udaipur World Music Festival, Ziro festival of Music in Arunachala Pradesh.

With the range of seasons and diversified geography, India is a year-round destination for all seasonal festivals and events. In every season, there are newer delights to explore and exciting adventures to be had. E.g.: National Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong, Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Tulip Festival Srinagar.

Sample the diverse flavours from different regions of the country that are distinctly characterised by the subtle and sophisticated use of spices, grains, fruits and vegetables that are all grown in the country. E.g.: The Grub Fest in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, Sula Fest in Maharashtra, Mango Festival Delhi.

Dance Festival

Dance, an eloquent form of expression ranging from classical and traditional to folk and tribal, there are various dance forms in India. The most exquisite way of experiencing these graceful evocations is through the many prestigious dance festivals. E.g.: Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark Dance Festival in Odisha.

Sports & Adventure

From trekking, mountain biking and mountaineering in the secluded snow-capped Himalayas to surfing, rafting, scuba diving and snorkelling, there are a plethora of options for thrill-seekers in India. E.g.: Boat Race Kerala, Kite Festival Ahmedabad.

Harvest Festival

Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of region. Different regions of the country celebrate their own Harvest festival at various times throughout the year. Major harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti, which is also known as Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, and Bhogali Bihu.

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10 Famous Tourism Festivals in India 2024

India is a land of festivals that harmoniously coexist with people from different faiths. The wide variety of festivals held in India represents its rich culture and traditions . The most exciting of which are listed below, are many Indian festivals and celebrations . Although the festivities take place throughout the year, between October and January the time is ripe.

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List of Tourism Festivals In India You Must Attend:

To give you a precise idea of all India’s festivals in 2024  and their dates, here is information that is important to you before you start! You will also be told about the significance of India’s popular festivals!

1. Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan

The Rajasthan sandy dunes live with the Jaisalmer Desert Festival each year, usually in February . This is a rare display of vibrant folk culture. You will once there be greeted in traditional, colorful, and lively attires, by the folk singers, puppets, acrobats, fire dancers, and many more.

There is a special place for desert vessels, and horses, among all these typical glitters. You will watch the camel polo and the camel decoration beside a camel run. You may also participate in events such as Tug of War or Matka Phod Run. Read Also: 20 Best Places To Visit In Jaisalmer

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2. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho is famous for its elegant temples and erotic sculptures that date from the 10th century A.D. This year’s Spring Festival will take place in A.D. 11th century and hosts a traditional dance festival in Madhya Pradesh . Reputed dance troops and prominent classic dancers from different corners of the world come together here for classical dance performances on the biggest stage. Check more details: Khajuraho Dance Festival Guide: Date, Attractions & Significance Guide .

This comprises Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Mohini Attam, Chhau, Kathak, and Kuchipudi, among others. This is a weekly function and various classical dance programs are arranged every day. Also Read: Top 10 Facts About Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh

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3. Bihu Festival, Assam

Assam , Bihu is a series of three Assamese events that coincide with different phases of agriculture throughout the year. Bohag Bihu, Kongali Bihu, and Magh Bihu are split into the Bihu Festival.

The 7-day Assamese New Year festival is held from the 14th of April and runs to the 16th of April, in Bohag Bihu or Rangoli Bihu. This time of year is when farmers begin to plow. Chat Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Mela Bihu, and Chera Bihu are some of the seven days of the Bohag Bihu. Read Also: List of Most Famous Festivals & Events of Assam .

In mid-October, Kongali Bihu is being held. It is typically the time when the paddy fields are rising. The people of Asam pray for the health of the crop and seek safety from plagues and bad weather. Magh Bihu is held at the end of the harvest season during January. The food and leisure season is practically here. Check Out: Best Places to Visit in Assam .

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4. Hornbill Festival, Nagaland

The Hornbill Festival will be held annually in the first week of December by the State Government of Nagaland . The week-long festival is an opportunity for the tribes of Naga and voyageurs from around the world. The celebration is structured in vibrant games, folk dance, songs, sports, and ceremonies during the festival. Read in detail: Hornbill Festival Nagaland Guide with Things to Do

To travelers, there are strong recollections of the traditional Nagaland art, with its paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures. If besides being a HARDCORE NON-VEG CONNOISSEUR, you’re a FOOD AFICIONADO, you’re going to love the Hornbill festival every day. Also, read 11 Most Famous Festivals Celebrated in Nagaland

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5. Onam, Kerala

The first month of the Malayalam Calendar Onam is celebrated in the early months of Chingam. Onam is, in fact, four days in Kerala . Onam’s second day is the most significant. Festivities begin about 10 days before this day on Atham, and floral arrangements are made in front of the house on the field. Find out More:  Onam Festival Kerala 2024: Date, Traditions, Activities, Story, and How to Celebrate?

Puli Kali, which is an uncommon yet colorful form of folk art, dance, music, and drama, is one of the main attractions during the Onam Festival. The Aranmula Snake Boat Race, feasting, electronics, and different styles of classical and southern Indian dance are other activities that draw travelers. Also, read 10 Most Famous Festivals and Events of Kerala .

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6. Pongal, Tamil Nadu

The Tamil people celebrate Pongal’s harvest season in Tamil Nadu . The ceremony lasts for 4 days, usually from 15 January until 18 January . The Tamil word Pongal means crop plenty.

The Sun, the primary source of energy for crops to rise, is celebrated primarily as a thank you. A big part of the Pongal festival is the symbolic practice of fresh boiling milk in a new clay pot at sunrise. Also, Read Pongal Festival 2025 – Harvest Celebrations in South India .

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7. Durga Puja, West Bengal

The Durga Puja in Kolkata celebrates the Bengalis and is 4-5-day parenthood among citizens of different castes and beliefs. The festival is locally also called “Akal Bodhan”, a special time for adoration. Mythology says that the normal time to adore Durga is April , but Durga Mata was adored by Lord Rama for the sake of killing Ravana in this season.

No matter what the implications are, Bengali people from all over the world meet with family and friends during the Durga Puja festival, in West Bengal . The colorful mood, art, and colors of the Bengalis are seen mainly in traditional clothing and temporary thematic and decorative pandals and idols from Durga. Durga is a goddess. Detail Guide: Durga Puja in Kolkata; Why You Should Never Miss

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8. Goa Carnival, Goa

This is rooted in Goa’s Protestant heritage of the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century. It is the local carnival edition that takes place before Mardi Gras worldwide. Saturday before Ash Wednesday the four-day celebration ends.

It is the first day of fasting out of forty days of fasting/meat avoidance before Easter according to Christianity. The Goa Carnival activities blend celebrations of various cultures, religions, and beliefs with many street displays. It concludes with a colorfully decorated parade similar to South America’s holiday parades. Read Also: Sunburn Festival Goa – Dates, Tickets, Attraction Music & Dance .

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9. Losar Festival, Ladakh

Losar Festival, Ladakh is the largest festival in Tibet to mark the beginning of the New Year for Tibetans. There are large numbers of local people on the street praying and throwing fire torches, dancing, and singing.

Over the 3 day celebrations, the monasteries, newly-painted buildings, new clothes, and new food fun are decorated. Read Also: 10 Most Popular Festivals and Events of Ladakh

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The Chariot Festival in Puri is a meeting of Hindu peregrines and tourists from various parts of the world who are visiting India’s historic diorama, dedicated to Lord Jagannath… the Puri Rath Yatra .

The Puri Rath Yatra is a saintly journey from Jagannath temple to Gundicha Temple, through Mausi Maa Temple, close to Balagandi Chaka in Puri on a richly decorated chariot of Lord Jagannath’s Hindu gods, Lord Balabhadra and Subhadra. Read Also: A Detailed Guide to the Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri

Lord Jagannath and the rest of the Hindu deities live for nine days in the Gundicha temple and then return to the temple. This is a festival Bahuda Jatra is the way back to the Puri Rath Yatra. Also Read: 20 Best Places To Visit In Orissa (Odisha)

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11. Thaipusam Festival, Tamil Nadu

The Thaipusam Festival is a Hindu festival that commemorates the occasion of Parvati sending Murugan a “Spear” of the Vel so it could overcome the evil demon Soorapadman. It is an uncommon and unusual religious event, but common among southern Indians and travelers who love Indian culture…

Devotees perform several ceremonial acts during this religious event including fasting for 48 days, headache and procession with milk, and the popular Kavadicavadeeattam. Body piercing with lances is the most unique aspect of this religious event.

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12. Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan

Pushkar is an internationally popular location for Pushkar Camel’s annual festival, one of the five holiest sites of Hindu fans. The week-long gala affair spread various tones of Rajasthan’s Royal State. The Pushkar Fair is wonderful eye candy for travelers all over the world with its magnificent art and architecture from the past being big sights.

The primary objective of the Pushkar Fair is to facilitate the trade of livestock such as camels, horses, goats, sheep, etc. The Pushkar fair for visitors is a lifetime experience of camel safari, local music, and cultural activities. Check more: Pushkar Camel Fair – Dates, Celebration, Attraction Know Everything .

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13. International Kite Festival, Gujarat

To all kite lovers, the Festival is an international gathering. People from all over the world are coming together to various places in the country such as Delhi , Mumbai , Kutch, Ahmedabad , etc.

Kutch, with his handmade kites, is the leading community of kite lovers. Read Also: List of Historical Places in Gujarat

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14. Rann Utsav, Gujarat

A four-year winter festival in the white sandy Deserts of Kutch is the Rann Utsav and the Kutch-Mahotsav . During the Rann Utsav pre-shift camps, the government provides visitors with the chance to explore the local culture, cuisine, and entertainment in the desert.

The region of Kutch is known for its craftsmanship too. Rabari, Ahir, Sindhi, Banni, Mutwa, Ari, and Soof are the most appropriate brother-like products produced by local women and girls. Though Kite flying, camping, and desert safari are other major tourist attractions.

Read Also: Kutch Rann Utsav Festival Gujarat: Dates, Attractions and Visitor’s Guide

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Things to do | orange deputies arrest ‘potential serial killer’ in slayings of two women, things to do, things to do | st. johns river festival of the arts brings nearly 140 artists to sanford this weekend.

Downtown Sanford is bustling with people on most weekends but will be especially busy with a flurry of music, arts and visitors wandering the historic brick streets this weekend.

The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is back for its 13th annual event, with nearly 140 artists setting up booths in downtown Sanford from April 27-28. The city’s thousands of visitors can explore sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, photography, painting, leatherwork, woodworking and more.

Kim House, the festival’s president, said Sanford’s unique charm helps inspire people to attend this event.

“I think the setting in Sanford has a lot to do with it. There’s free parking, and everything is accessible within a couple of blocks,” she said. “The community is really receptive to this event. They really care about it and want it to be in Sanford. That feeling gets passed onto the visitors.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit Art for Kids, a scholarship program that provides young artists in Seminole County with studio space, transportation, and instructors.

As a former artist herself, House said that creators and guests alike appreciate having space between booths and room to spread out throughout the festival.

“We want artists to be able to use the sides of their tents. We want for there to be breathing room in between tents,” she said. “An advantage of our festival is it isn’t too big. It can be overwhelming when you go to a festival that has 300 booths in it.”

Local, regional and national artists will vie for  $15,000 in prizes , including a $3,000 Best of Show award, two $900 Juror’s Choice awards, eight Awards of Excellence of $800 each and eight Awards of Distinction of $500 each.

In addition to browsing a wide selection of high-quality art, visitors can explore a food court, craft beer, art workshops, live music and entertainment. Live demonstrations, including woodturners and weavers, can give guests an insight into how art is made.

Whether visitors are just browsing or planning to buy a new piece for their home, House said the event aims to be as accessible as possible.

“You can find things for $20 or things for $15,000,” she said. “We’ve been voted in the top 200 art shows in the Southeast by artists. That’s a big feather in our cap.”

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The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28, with festivities centered on 1st Street in downtown Sanford. The festival is free to attend; Sanford has plenty of options for free parking. Pets are not allowed. For more information, visit stjohnsriverartfest.com .

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May 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand

Visakha bucha day celebrations nationwide and bun bung fai rocket festival in isan lead an exciting lineup of events and festivals this month..

The month of May 2024 boasts an exciting lineup of local cultural celebrations of Visakha Bucha Day and Bun Bung Fai Rocket Festival, as well as many other exciting events and festivals.

Visakha Bucha Day 22 May 2024 At temples nationwide

Held each year on the full moon of the sixth lunar month, Visakha Bucha Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. On this day, Buddhists will go to the temple in worship and remembrance of the teachings and social and spiritual values of Buddha, and perform merit-making and candlelight ceremonies. This includes an evening Wien Tien candlelit procession where Buddhist devotees hold lighted candles in hand and go around a temple three times, representing one the Buddha, two his teachings, and three the monkhood.

Here are some of Thailand’s distinctive Visakha Bucha Day celebrations:

Sukhothai ‘Wien Tien Ta Khan’ Visakha Bucha Day 2024 21-22 May 2024 Wat Chang Lom, Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai

Nakhon Phanom Visakha Bucha Day 2024 22 May 2024 Wat Phra That Phanom Nakhon Phanom

51st World’s Only Wien Tien Ceremony on Water, Phayao Lake 22-24 May 2024 Wat Tilok Aram’s Pier and Wat Tilok Aram Phayao Lake Phayao

Kalasin Visakha Bucha Day 2024 22-26 May 2024 Phrathat Yakhu Kamalasai District Kalasin

Other events and festivals

Here is a list – sorted by event date – of cultural, entertainment, sporting and other occasions taking place around Thailand in May 2024, including the exhilarating Bun Bung Fai Rocket Festival in the Northeastern Thai provinces of Yasothon, Kalasin and Roi Et.

Spotlight Koh Tao 2024 3-5 May 2024 Ao Luek, Ko Tao Surat Thani

Mango Art Festival 2024 7-12 May 2024 River City Bangkok Bangkok

Yasothon Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival 10-12 May 2024 Chaeng Sanit Road Yasothon

Wai Kru Nora Wat Tha Khae 15-18 May 2024 Wat Tha Khae Phatthalung

OUTDOOR FEST 2024 16-19 May 2024 11.00-20.00 Hrs. Hall 5-6, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Bangkok

Krabi Wellness Festival 2024 17-18 May 2024 Sport Complex, Thailand National Sports University, Krabi Campus Krabi

OCEANMAN Krabi 2024 17-19 May 2024 Varana Hotel Krabi Krabi

Kalasin Bun Bung Fai Talai Lan Festival 18-19 May 2024 Kutwa Municipality, Kuchinarai District Kalasin

Samui Regatta 2024 25 May – 1 June 2024 Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui Surat Thani

Supersports 10 Mile Run Series 2024 Thailand 26 May 2024 centralwOrld Bangkok

Roi Et Bun Bung Fai Festival 29 May – 2 June 2024 Suwannaphum District Roi Et

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Hong kong tourism board, tam kung festival at eastern district 2024.

The Tam Kung Festival is one of the signature events in Eastern District, with activities ranging from a variety show, Cantonese opera and a parade to lion and dragon dance performances and an international lion dance competition. This year, a luminous dragon and lion dance performance showcasing the characteristics of Eastern District will be held for the first time during the Tam Kung Festival. Bringing joy and a festive atmosphere to the community, the parade will begin at the Eastern District Cultural Square and head towards Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, before ending at the Factory Street Playground.

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Welcome Tam Kung: 9 May 2024; Variety Show: 10 May 2024; Night Dragon Parade @ Eastern District: 11 May 2024; International Lion Dance Competition: 12 May 2024; Cantonese Opera Performance: 13–15 May 2024; Tam Kung Festival Parade: 15 May 2024; Send Off Tam Kung: 17 May 2024

Welcome Tam Kung: 11am, 9 May; Variety Show: 6–10pm, 10 May; Night Dragon Parade@Eastern District: 3–8pm, 11 May; International Lion Dance Competition: 9am to 9pm, 12 May; Cantonese Opera Performance: 6–10pm, 13–15 May; Tam Kung Festival Parade: 8:30am to 3pm, 15 May; Send Off Tam Kung: 11am, 17 May;

Factory Street Playground, Shau Kei Wan Night Dragon Parade@Eastern District: Eastern District Cultural Square, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Factory Street Playground

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Free Admission Admission Tickets are required for Variety Show, International Lion Dance Competition and Cantonese Opera Performance

Distribution of Free Admission Tickets Date: 5 May 2024 Time: Starting from 10am, first-come-first-served while tickets last Location: Outside the Shau Kei Wan Market Building at 153 Shau Kei Wan Main Street East

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About 300 cultural and tourism events were held across the country by the domestic theme park operator Overseas Chinese Town from July to October.

The events included carnivals and art festivals in Beijing's Happy Valley, and ethnic group celebrations in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, and rural sighting and leisure experiences in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

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City prepares for hundreds of activities during tourism festival

Between September 16 and October 6, 200 activities will be rolled out across the city as part of the 34th Shanghai Tourism Festival.

Here are some recommended highlights

Huangpu River Boat Parade

Huangpu River

Float Parade

Sept 16 in Hongkou District, at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal

Sept 17 in Jing'an District, Life Hub@ Daning

Sept 19 in Yangpu District, Huangxing Park

Sept 20 in Minhang District, Qibao Old Street

Sept 21 in Baoshan District, Wisdom Bay

Sept 22 in Jinshan District, Bailian Shopping Mall

Sept 23 in Fengxian District, Nanqiao Town

Sept 24 in Songjiang District, Chedun Film Park

Sept 25 in Qingpu District, Injoy Mall

Sept 26 in Jiading District, Shanghai Poly Grand Theater

Sept 27 - Oct 6 in Lingang Special Area, Duishui Lake

City Walk in Shanghai

Sept 12 - Oct 31

Huangpu District, Xuhui District, Wechat mini program "时之隙TimeRift"

Art Installations of "Le Le", the Official Mascot of the Shanghai Tourism Festival

Sept 16 - Oct 6 at Nanjing Road E. Central Mall and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Sept 15 - 17 at Taikoo Hui

Sept 18 - Oct 6 at Global Harbor

2023 Rose Wedding

Sept 17 at The Central

The 28th Shanghai International Tea Culture Tourism Festival

Sept 15 - Oct 4 in Jing'an District

Oktoberfest German Beer Festival in Shanghai

Sept 19 - 23 at Radisson Collection, Yangtze Shanghai

The 3rd "Half Marathon Suzhou Creek" Culture and Tourism Festival

Sept 17 - Oct 16 in Putuo District

The Opening Ceremony of the Shanghai College Students Tourism Festival and Float Parade

Sept 19 in Huangxing Park

Fengjing Water Town Wedding Ceremony

Sept 22 at Fengjing Town in Jinshan District

Bihaijinsha Water Skiing Festival

Sept 16 - Oct 7 along Bihaijinsha Beach in Fengxian District

Animal Carnival

Sept 1 - Dec 31 at Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Cultural and Art Exhibitions

Sept 16 - Oct 6 across the main cultural and art venues in Shanghai

2023 Tiandi World Music Festival

Sept 22 - Oct 5

Xintiandi, The Hub, Ruihong Tiandi, Panlong Tiandi, Wuhan Tiandi, Chongqing Tiandi, Foshan Lingnan Tiandi

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Concert Series

Sept 2 and 30, Oct 3

RAM Assembles The Bund Architecture Festival

Sept 22 - Oct 6 in the Rockbund Area

Shanghai Jing'an International Sculpture Exhibition

Sept 20 - Dec 31 at Jing'an Sculpture Park

The 10th West Bund Culture and Art Festival

Sept - Dec at West Bund

2023 Rooftop Concert

Sept 19 - 20 at Shanghai North Bund International Shipping Center and the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal

Unveiling of AIA Grand Theater

Sept 28 at 889 Dongdaming Road

2023 Shanghai Wood Culture Festival

Sept 16 - Oct 6 at the Shanghai Wood Culture Museum

2023 International Family Day

Sept 23 - 24 at the Huacao International Community Cultural Activity Center and Zhuzhai Park

"Ancient Chinese Mythology" exhibition

Through Oct 31 at The Hub

Our Shanghai – Shanghai Tourism Festival Light and Shadow Show

Sept 29 - Oct 6 at 632 Art Space, 126F Shanghai Tower

Temple of Heaven Metaverse Multimedia Serial Exhibition

Through Oct 6 at Tian An 1000 Trees

China Time-honored Brand Expo

Sept 22 - 24 at East Pavilion, Shanghai Exhibition Center

Sept 24 at the Changshou Road section along Suzhou Creek

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Sept 11 - Oct 22 at The INLET

Guochao Party

Sept - Oct at Nanxiang Ancient Town

Lantern Culture and Tourism Festival

Sept 16 - Oct 16 at Haishang Huakai Ecological Garden, Zhujing Town

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourism Festival

Sept 23 - Oct 20 at Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Jiangnan Food Festival

Sept 15 - 22 at Jinjiang Amusement Park

Shanghai Nanxiang Xiaolong Culture Exhibition

Sept - Oct at Nanxiang Old Street Scenic Area

21st Urban Forest Carnival

Oct 1 - 5 at Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park

Jiabei Straw Culture Festival

Through Nov at Jiabei Country Park

2023 Chenshan Nature Lifestyle Festival

Oct 1 - 5 at Chenshan Botanical Garden

Oriental Green Land Camping and Lifestyle Festival

Sept - Oct at Oriental Green Land

2023 Autumn Forest Music, Barbecue and Camping Festival

Sept 30 - Oct 3 at Dongping National Forest Park

2023 Shanghai Cycling Festival

Sept 24 at Chongming Dongtan Wetland

2023 Shanghai Yoga Lifestyle Festival

Through Sept 23 on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Shining Shanghai – 2023 Jing'an International Light Festival

Sept 26 - Oct 6 at Suhe Bay

Culture and Tourism Bazaa r

Sept 16 - 18 at Suhe Park

2023 Shanghai ATP 1000 tournament

Oct 2 - 5 at Qizhong Tennis Center

Double Five Shopping Festival

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