Indian Festivals

Event Name: Khajuraho Dance Festival (51st Edition) Category: Dance & Music Festival Event Date: 20 – 26 February, 2025 Location: Open-air auditorium, Chitragupta & Vishwanatha Temple, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India Organiser: Western Group of Temples Area – Khajuraho, Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) Email: uakska[at]yahoo.com Khajuraho Dance Festival: खजुराहो नृत्य समारोह Khajuraho Dance Festival – Once the religious capital of …

Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February. Shivaji Jayanti or the birthday of Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated on a majestic scale in Maharashtra. Shivaji was born on 19th February, 1627. His parents Jijabai and Shahaji Bhonsle named him Shivaji after local Goddess Shivai. Shivaji was the creator of the Maratha nation. He was instrumental in uniting the Maratha chiefs of …

Konark Dance Festival started in the year 1986 at Konark Natya Mandap by its Founder-Director Padmashree Guru Gangadhar Pradhan. In a sense it can be called the harbinger of the contemporary festivals of Orissa. The sole aim behind this festival is to bring in many artistes into its cultural family and creating of international cultural amity and brotherhood. This festival …

Event Name: Taj Mahotsav Category: Cultural Festival Event Date: February 18 to 02 March, 2025 Location: Shilpgram, Near Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh Organizer: Taj Mahotsav Samiti, Office of Secretary, U. P. Tourism, 64, Taj Road, Agra 282001 Uttar Pradesh, India Phone:+91-562-2226431 / +91-562-2233056 Main Attraction: The performances, food and fair are the main attractions of Taj Mahotsav. Taj Mahotsav: Overview / …

Chinese Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day, the annual tribute to romantic love, is fast approaching. Florists, card shops, and chocolate vendors are all doing a raging business as lovers rush to purchase tokens of their affection. The Chinese also have a day devoted to love. Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, is often referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day. While …

Valentine’s Day — There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note …

India is a home of many religions and cultures; every religion celebrates their specific festivals. Muslim community also contributes to Indian population. Muslims from across the world commemorate the festival of Shab E Barat with splendor and zest. They believe that the god writes the future of all men by accounting for all the past deeds committed by them on …

During Kumbha Sankranti the Sun is in a transitory phase and is moving from Makar Rashi to Kumbha Rashi. Of the twelve Sankranti that occur during any given year, Kumbha Sankranti is the eleventh in the year. Many communities across Eastern India celebrate Kumbha Sankranti with full religious fervor. It is also closely associated with Kumbh Mela which is considered to be …

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birthday of Guru Ravidass, the founder of Bhakti Movement. It is celebrated on Magh Purnima day, which is the full moon day of the Magh (February) month as per Hindu calendar. is observed as the most important day of Ravidassia religion. Also known as Rohidas in East India, the teachings of Ravidass …

Event Name: Jaisalmer Desert Festival Type: Cultural Fair / Festival Duration: February 09 (Sunday) – February 12, 2025 (Wednesday) Location: Sam Sand Dunes 42 K.M. from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India Jaisalmer Desert Festival is all about camel races, polo matches, puppeteers, jugglers, men with long mustache, turban tying competitions, locals dressed in colorful traditional dresses, etc. It’s a complete bundle of …