One can hardly guess the exact number of fairs and festivals, organized in
India. Ranging from religious, cultural, seasonal, traditional and national,
the multi hued festival are declared as per the fixed date and according to
the lunar and solar calendar. The country is home for Hindu, Muslim, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain and Christian, therefore celebrations are conducted
concerning the diverse rituals and customs.
In India the festivity can be felt in the nook and corner of the states,
cities, towns and rural areas. Even, a few beach destinations in the country
celebrates beach festivals, boat races and jazzing fairs. Besides decorating
the temples, many make-shift structures are developed for the purpose. These
days, cultural programmes, including, music, dance and drama are the main
attraction of any event. They appeal individual residing far away in
international countries and as such had enhanced India's tourism industry to
a great deal.
Significance of Fairs and Festivals
India is a country of cultural diversity, rich heritage and traditional
backgrounds. Every new day here begins with the commencement of new event,
which unfolds the color of age old beliefs or newly introduced activities.
Each one of the celebrations leave before us its everlasting impact on
society. Some find themselves in the religious heaven, while many have fun
with participating the ongoing cultural and adventure activities. Whatsoever
be the underlying theme of a particular fairs and festivals in India, they
built a strong bond of emotion, entertainment and oneness.
Major events according to the Months in a Year
January
Kerala Village Fair, International Yoga Festival, Bikaner Camel Festival,
Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Brahmaputra Beach Festival, International Kite
Festival, Pongal, Birthday of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose, Republic Day,
Adivasi Mela(Tribal Festival), Vasanth Panchami, India international Leather
Fair, Saraswati Puja
February
Garden Tourism Festival, Surajkund Craft Mela, Elephant Festival, Desert
Festival, Thai Pusam, Water Sport Festival, Elephant Festival, Konark Dance
and Music Festival, Goa Carnival, Mahashivratri, Deccan Festival, Nagaur
Fair, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Birthday of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
March
Karni Mata Fair, Holi, Dola Jatra, International Flower Festival, Sheetla
Mata Fair, Mewar Spring Festival, Gangaur Festival, Elephant Festival,
Ramnavami, Id-ul-Zuha, Ellora Festival
April
Bihu, Ram Navami Festival, Gudi Padwa or Ugadi, Mahaveer Jayanti, Hanuman
Jayanti, Unakoti Festival, Baisakhi Mela, Good Friday, Easter, Mewar
Festival, Muharram, Spring Festival
May
Moatsu Festival, Thrissur Pooram, Buddha Purnima, Rabindra Jayanti, Summer
Festival, Savitri Vrata, Urs
June
Mango Festival, Ganga Dussehra, Rath Yatra, Amarnath Yatra
July
Champakulam Boat Race, Guru Poornima, Karchi Puja, Hemis Festival, Teej
Festival
August
Tarnetar Fair (Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar), Gogamedi Fair, Raksha
Bandhan, Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Independence Day,
Pori Festival, Ganesh Chaturthi,
September
Onam, Aranumula Boat Race, Biswakarma Puja, Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra,
Id-ul-Fitr
October
Gandhi Jayanti, Rajasthan International Folk Festival, Marwar Festival,
Karwa Chauth, Diwalil
November
Guru Parab, Pushkar Fair, Hampi Festival, The Chandigarh Carnival, Puri
Beach Festival, Ellora Ajanta Music Festival, Id-ul-Zuha, Sonepur Cattle
Fair,
December
Mahabalipuram Dance Festival, Konark Dance Festival, Christmas, Cochin
Carnival
