Indians love their festivals and celebrate them with enviable fanfare. If you are looking to experience Indian culture at its best, plan your next holiday to India around its festivals and fairs.
Owing to India’s vastness and cultural diversity, there are occasions to celebrate all-year-round. And even though different regions celebrate differently, the common factor is the zeal with which various customs and traditions are followed and enjoyed.
Some popular festivals of India include Diwali, the festival of lights, Holi, the festival of colours, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Durga Puja. Then there are harvest festivals like Onam, Pongal, Lohri, Baisakhi, Bihu, Makar Sankranti and many more.
The Kumbh Mela, Kite Festival of Gujarat, Goa Carnival, Pushkar Mela, Ziro Music Festival in Arunachal Pradesh and Hornbill Festival of Nagaland are other notable fairs you can attend during your holiday in India.
Indian festivals are incomplete with lots of colours, lights, beautiful traditional outfits, flowers and mouth-watering delicacies. You’ll also get to explore the beauty of various art forms like Rangoli, application of Mehendi and the elegance with which Indian women wear flowers in their hair.
