An important festival for the women of Rajasthan, Gangaur begins on the day following Holi and continues for 18 days.
Category: Festivals
Baisakhi – The Harvest Festival
The harvest festival of India, Baisakhi marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year and signifies the harvest of love,
Udyanotsav – Into the Mughal Gardens
The Mughal gardens built on the sprawling grounds of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian president, are
Rann Utsav – The Desert Festival
Attend the mesmerising Rann Utsav, a cultural extravaganza of art, music and dance set under the full moon on a
Kumbh Mela – The World’s Largest Religious Gathering
Known as the largest gathering of religious pilgrims around the world, the mystical Kumbh Mela is set to kick off
Theyyam – The Ancient Art of Storytelling, 7-16 December
Legends and myths come alive in this ritual dance form of South India, celebrated in the ten-day festival of Theyyam
Hornbill – The Tribal Festival of Nagaland, 1-10 December
In the remote north east of India lies the colourful state of Nagaland, where tribal life is still resplendent with
Chhath Puja – A Solar Detox I 13 November 2018
This ancient Hindu festival, traditionally celebrated in the central states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, is devoted to the worship
Bhai Dooj, An Interlude for Brother-Sister Bonds I 9 November 2018
The festival of Bhai Dooj celebrates the special bond between a brother and sister. Two days after Diwali, sisters invite
Diwali, The Spark of Celebrations I 7 November 2018
Diwali also known as the “festival of lights”, is an ancient Hindu festival which spiritually signifies the return of Lord