Indian Festivals

Kaila Devi Mela: The shrine of Kaila Devi is famous for the fair held here every year. The temple is situated on the banks of the Kalisil River in Karauli district of Rajasthan on the Trikut hills, 2 km from Kaila village. The official name for Kaila Devi is Lahura. The erstwhile princely rulers of Karauli state used to believe …

Papmochani Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of fading phase of moon in Chaitra month according to north Indian Hindu calendar. This Ekadashi is the last one in all 24 Ekadashi fasts. As per South Indian calendar, it is marked on the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month whereas it is celebrated on Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month according to the …

Sheetala Ashtami: The tangy flavor of fairs and festivals in Rajasthan has their own charm. These fairs and festivals prove to be the best opportunity for the guests to peep into and understand the cultural and traditional aspects of the land of royal figures more closely. Sheetala Ashtami Festival: One of the small and grand festivals is the Sheetala Ashtami …

Tulip Festival: Spring brings in the time of blossoming tulips in the valley, as the landscape soften and flourish after the cold winter. Asia s largest tulip garden called Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Siraj Bagh Cheshmashahi Srinagar, in the foothills of Zabarwan range with an overview of Dal Lake presents a soothing view to the eyes. Particulars: Details: Kashmir …

Dadu Dayal Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Dadu Dayal, a religious reformer from Rajasthan who was born in Ahmedabad in 1544. Though hailing from the lower rungs of society similar to Kabir, he was influential in creating a greater impact upon the society. Fostered by Lodhi Ram after he found Dayal floating in River Sabarmati, he went onto emerge …

Nowruz: Iranian New Year Festival – Nowruz or Navroz marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm among various Parsi communities across the world. Name: Norooz, Nawrouz, Newroz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Navroz Country: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Observed …

The celebration of Ramakrishna Paramahansa Jayanti is taking place on March 15, 2025, to mark the 190th birth anniversary of Ramakrishna Paramahansa. Ramakrishna Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Ramakrishna Paramahansa, a 19th-century Hindu saint in India who was renowned for simplifying complex spiritual teachings. He is also referred to as Gadadhar Chatterji or the Paramahansa, and he is remembered …

Holi Festival is one of the four most popular Indian festivals observed by all without any distinction of caste, creed, status or sex. It is observed on the full moon night of Phalguna. It marks the end of winter and the advent of spring season. It is a two-day festival. On the first night bone fire is lighted in the …

Maasi Magam, often referred as Maasai Magam is one of the important festivals of Hindu people living across Tamil Nadu. Maasi Maham falls in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb – Mar) and is considered as an auspicious day by Tamilians living all over the world. Maham or Magam is a star according to the Indian Vedic astrology. Masi Magam …

Indian Festival Calendar 2025: India, the land of rich culture and history, has plenty of festivals celebrated with lots of joy, gaiety, rituals and zest. Every region and religion of India has its own set of festivals meant to remember and commensurate the birthdays and great deeds of deities, gurus, heroes and saints. Indian Festival Calendar 2025 Some of these …