Known by different names across the country, Lohri is celebrated to mark the end of the cold winter and arrival
Category: Festivals
Makar Sankranti – The End of the Winter Solstice
Celebrated the day after Lohri, Makar Sankranti is a day dedicated to the Sun God, marking the transition of the
Pongal – The Harvest Festival of South India
Pongal is a four-day-long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu in the beginning of the year, when crops like rice,
Bishnupur Festival
This festival is local to West Bengal’s Bishnupur. This festival is celebrated for talents of local artisans. Locals get to
Galdan Namchot
This festival marks Tibetan New Year. It is celebrated in Ladakh, both as New Year and the birthday of Tsongkhapa, Tibetan
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Not all festivals of the country are related to culture and religion. India also celebrates adventure activities. The best example
Kumbhalgarh Festival
This festival is celebrated as a cultural celebration. You can find all kinds of cultural activities during this festival. This festival
The Big Fat Indian Wedding
A Colourful Celebration of Love Indian weddings are a grand celebration that vary across regions and cultures. But regardless of
CHHATH PUJA: A RITUAL FOR THE SUN GOD
This ancient Hindu festival, traditionally celebrated in the central states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, is devoted to the worship
GURU NANAK JAYANTI: A CELEBRATION OF SIKH SPIRITUALITY
“Gurpurab” celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. It is often referred to as “Prakash Utsav”, which