STATES FESTIVALS

Andhara Pradesh  Sankranti

 DeepothsavamTyagaraja Festival
 Ugadi( New year)
 RottelaPanduga
 Brahmotsavam
Arunachal Pradesh Si-Donyi (Tribes*)Tagin( 6th January)
Sarok Hrusso (11th January)
Reh Idu-Mishmi (1st Februray)
Donggin Adi (2nd February)
Boori-Boot Yullo Nyishi (6th February)
Shapwang Yaung Manawpoi Singpho (14th February)
Tam Ladu Taraon (15th February)
Oriah Wancho (16th February)
Nyokum Nyishi (26th February)
Unying-Aran Adi (7th March)
Mopin Galo (5th April)
Pongtu Tutsa (11th April)
Sangken Khamti/Singpho (14th April)
Longte Nyishi (15th April)
Moh-Moi Tangsa (25th April)
Gumkum Gumpa Puroik (25th April)
Etor Adi (15th May)
Dree Apatani (5th July)
Solung Adi ( 1st September)
Pham-Kho-Sowai Bugun (10th September)
Ke-Meh-Ha Idu Mishmi (24th September)
Chindang Sajolang (15th October)
Nyetshidow Hrusso (15th November)
Chalo-Loku Nocte (25th November)
Podi-Barbi Adi-Bokar (5th December)
Khikshaba Sherdukpen (Date to be fixed by the community)
Lah-Chut Meyor
Losar Monpa
Poi-Pee-Mau Tai Khamti
Tang Sartang
Assam Ambubachi Mela This is a 3-4 day ritualistic festival associated with the annual purification rites of Goddess Kamakhya
held every year in the middle of the month of June in Her Temple at Guwahati.
Doljatra Introduced by Srimanta Sankaradeva, this festival coinciding with Holi is celebrated every year in the
month of March with great religious fervour in all the Satras and Devalayas (Vaishnavite Monasteries
and Temples) of the State. The 3-day celebration of this festival in the Barpeta Satra in lower Assam
is especially quite popular.
Bheldiya Festival This is a festival celebrated in the month of May to worship the River Goddess by farmers, fishermen
and boatmen, whose lives and livelihoods essentially depend on the rivers. On this occasion the
devotees accompanied by the chanting of the names of Lord Vishnu and readings from the
Bhagavata text float beautifully decorated ritual boats made out of the peels of the Banana plants
and pay their obeisance to the rivers.
Me Dum Me Phi The Ahoms celebrate this festival in a common place to worship their ancestors on 31st January
every year with all traditional costume and fanfare
Ali Ai Ligang Festival This 5-day festival associated with the commencement of agricultural operation with sowing of
seeds is celebrated every year in the spring season (February-March) by the members of the Mishing
community with traditional songs, dance and feast
Baishagu Festival This is a new year festival celebrated every year by the Bodo Kacharis in the month of Baisakh (mid-
April). The festival begins with the worship of cow on the first day and continues with the worship of
their supreme God, Bathou (identified with Lord Shiva) and community feast and dancing on the
second day before it is concluded with a prayer at a designated place called girjasali.
Rongker Festival This is also a new year festival celebrated every year in the month of April exclusively by the male
members of the Karbi tribe who offer prayers to various gods and goddesses for the wellbeing of the
whole village.
Rajini and Harni Gabra These festivals associated with the beginning of activities are celebrated by the Dimasa people. In
the Rajini festival particularly no outsider is allowed to participate.
Jonbeel Mela This fair is traditionally held during the winter every year at Jagiroad where members belonging to
the Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi and Jaintia tribes gather to exchange their goods with the local people. The fair
begins with the customary agni-puja (fire worship) for the well-being of all and continues with the
performance of traditional songs and dances. It is believed that Govaraja or the Tiwa king visits this
mela with courtiers to collect taxes from his subjects.
Bihar  Chhath, SamaChakeva 
 Rajgir Dance festival
 Jivitputrika
 Bihula
 Madhushravani
Chattisgarh  BastarDussehra 
Goa  Feast of Three Kings 
  Sunburn Festival
 Gokulastami
 Feast of St Francis Xavier
 Fontainhas Festival of Art
 Mando Festival
Gujarat  Navaratri 
 Kite Festival
 Modhera Dance Festival
 Saptak Music Festival
 Holi
Haryana  Surajkund Craft Mela 
 Baisakhi Festival
 Teej
 Tikka
 HollaMohalla
 Lohri
 Guruprab
 Baisakhi
Himachal Pradesh Halda Festival (January) The festival is dedicated to the Goddess of wealth. It is also, observed to celebrate the new year
(Buddhist)
Lohri or Maghi (January) Harvest festival (Hindu)
Lossar/Loshar Festival (Between It marks the beginning of the Tibetan year. (Buddhist)
midNovember and mid-December)
Manimahesh Fair (Feburary) Celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. (Hindu)
Doongri Festival (May) Celebrated in honour of Hidimba Devi (wife of Bhima) (Hindu)
Nalwari Fair (March) It is a cattle fair. (General)
Ladarcha Festival/ La Darcha Fair (August) It is observed to strengthen the commercial ties between India and Tibet. (Hindu and Buddhist)
Ashwin Mela (March and October) It is held on the occasions of Navaratri. (Hindu)
Bisua Festival (April) The festival, considered very auspicious, is celebrated to mark the onset of the summer season.
(Hindu)
Jharkhand  Tusu festival 
Karnataka  MakaraSankranthi 
 Ugadi
 Japan Habba
 Karaga
 KanakadasaJayanthi.
Kerala Guruvayoor Festival (Temple festival) These festivals are held in the famous shrine of Guruvayoorappan in Thrissur on important occasions
 like Ashtami Rohini in the month of Chingom, Sukla Paksha Ekadasi in Vrischikom, Kuchela Day in
Dhanu and Vishukkani in Medam.
Pooram Festival (Temple Festivals) This colourful festival is celebrated in the month of Medam (April–May) and features processions of
richly caparisoned elephants from various temples to the Vadakunnatha Temple located at Thrissur.
Chittur Konganpada (Temple Festivals) This festival is celebrated every year in the Bhagavathy temple at Chittur near Palakad town to
commemorate the victory of the Nairs of Chittur over the Konganadu (Coimbatore) army led by the
Chola King Rajadhi Raja on the first Monday after the dark lunar night in the month of Kumbham
(February–March).
Sabarimala Shrine Festival (Temple This festival is celebrated every year in the temple of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala on 14 January and
Festivals) draws lakhs of devotees, who come to watch the appearance of Makara Vilakku, a strange light in
the distance and also offer prayer on the way at the shrine of a Muslim warrior situated at Pampa,
who was considered to be a close associate of Ayyappa.
Sundareswara Festival (Temple Festivals) This eight-day long festival is held every year in March–April at the Sundareswara Shiva Temple
founded by Sree Narayana Guru in 1916
Attukal Pongala (Temple Festivals) The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu religious shrine at Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram. Attukal
Pongala is the main festival of this temple. Millions of women, even from other states gather every
year in the month of Kumbham and prepare Pongala (rice cooked with jaggery, ghee, coconut, etc.)
in open pots to please the Goddess. This festival has figured in the Guinness Book of World Records
for being the single largest gathering of women for a religious activity
Arthunkal Feast (Church Festivals) This festival in the memory of St. Sebastian is celebrated every year for eleven days in the month of
January in St. Andrew’s Forance Church at Arthunkal.
Manjinikkara Church Festival (Church This festival is celebrated in the Manjinikkara Church to pay respect to lgnatius Elise III, the holy
Festivals) patriarch of Antioch, whose body is believed to be entombed here.
Niranam Church Festival (Church The main festival in this church (the place is believed to have been visited by St. Thomas) is
Festivals) celebrated in the honour of Mother Mary on August 15. The feast of St. Thomas is also celebrated
here on 3rd July every year
Rakkuli Thirunal (Church Festivals) This feast of Epiphany is celebrated every year in the St. Thomas Cathedral Church at Pala on the 6th
of January.
Vettukad Festival (Church Festivals) This festival is celebrated for eleven days ending with the last Sunday of October for Christ the King
in the local church situated on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram.
Chandanakuda Mahotsavam (Masjid This festival is celebrated in Beemapalli, a shrine dedicated to the memory of Beema Beevi, a pious
Festivals) Muslim woman believed to be gifted with divine powers
Veliancode Jaram Nercha Festival (Masjid This festival is celebrated in the village of Veliancode near the tomb of a priest believed to have
Festivals) exceptional divine qualities
Cheraman Juma Masjid Festival (Masjid This festival is celebrated in the Juma Masjid situated in the Methala Village of Kodungalloor in the
Festivals) memory of Cheraman Perumal who, it is believed, having gone on a pilgrimage to Arabia embraced
Islam after meeting Prophet Mohammed at Jeddah and accepted the name of Thajuddin
Madhya Pradesh Simhastha Fair This fair is held on the banks of the river Kshipra in Ujjain in a cycle of every twelve years when
Jupiter enters the zodiac sign of Leo. On this occasion, millions of devotees and holy men of all sects
of Hinduism congregate here for spiritual merit.
Aalami Tableegi Ijtima Fair This three-day congregation is held in Bhopal every year with groups of devotees coming here from
around the world to listen to the holy discourses of Islamic scholars and learn how to lead a
conscientious life following good values.
Ramlila Fair This hundred years’ old fair is held every year in the month of February in the Bhander Tehsil of
Gwalior district. It is more than 100 years old. January-February are the months reserved for it
Hira Bhumia Fair This fair is held every year in the months of August and September in the name of Hiraman Baba,
whose blessing is believed to be propitious in removing the barrenness of women in the Gwalior
region
Pir Budhan fair This more than 250 years’ old fair is held every year in the months of August-September in Sanwara
of Shivpuri district near the tomb of the Muslim saint, Pir Budhan.
Nagaji Fair This animal fair is organised for about a month every year in the months of November-December at
Porsa in Morena district in the memory of saint Nagaji, who lived during the period of Akbar.
Tetaji Fair This fair is held at Bhamavad village of Guna district on the birthday of Tetaji, who, it is said, had the
power to remove snake venom from one’s body.
Jageshwari fair This fair is held in Chanderi of Guna district in the honour of Jageshwari Devi, who, it is said, had
cured a king of leprosy.
Amarkantak Shivratri This fair is held on the day of Shivratri at Amarkantak of Shahdol district, where river Narmada
originates
Mahamrityunjay Fairs In the temple of Mahamrityunjay in Rewa these fairs are held every year on the occasions of Basant
Panchami and Shivratri.
Chandi Devi Fair This fair is held during the months of March-April at Ghoghara village in Sidhi district in the temple of
Chandi Devi, who is believed to be the incarnation of goddess Parvati.
Baba Shahabuddin Aulia Urs In February at Neemuch of Mandsaur district, this Urs is celebrated for 4 days in the shrine of Baba
Shahabuddin.
Kaluji Maharaj Fair This fair is held for a month in Pipalyakhurd of West Nimar in the honour of Kaluji Maharaj, who used
to cure the diseases of human beings and animals
Singaji Fair This fair is held for a week in August-September in Pipalya village of West Nimar in honour of Singaji,
who was an esoteric person and was respected as a deity.
Dhamoni Urs This fair is held in the months of April-May at Dhamoni in Sagar district in the shrine of Mastan Shah
Vali.
Barman Fair This 13 days’ fair starts from Makar Sankranti in Gadarwara of Narsinghpur district.
Math Ghoghara Fair This 15-day fair is held in Bhaironthan of Seoni district during Shivratri near a cave adjacent to a
natural lake.
Chethiagiri Vihara Festival This is a Buddhist festival held at Sanchi in late November every year and attracts hundreds of
 Buddhist monks and pilgrims, who come here to pay their respects to the relics of two of the
Buddha’s foremost disciples, Sari Putta and Maha Moggallana.
Laru Kaj Families of Gonds celebrate this festival once in nine or twelve years for health, happiness and
prosperity by organising a ceremony that is considered as the pig’s wedding in honour of Narayana
Dev.
Karam Festival This is an agricultural festival celebrated by the tribal people of the State in honour of the Karam
Devta, believed to be the God of youth and power, in the month of September-October every year
Maharashtra Banganga Festival This festival is held every year in the city of Mumbai paying a musical tribute to Lord Ram.
Bhaubeej This provides an occasion to cement ties between brothers and sisters on the fifth day of Diwali.
Gokulashtami This is observed to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Breaking of the Dahi-Handi (clay pots filled
with curd) hung high up on a rope is a special feature of this celebration.
Ganga Dashahara This festival is celebrated in honour of River Ganga, who is known as Tripathaga or the ‘ThreePath
River’, as it is believed that the river flows in all the three worlds — in the heaven as the Mandakini,
on the earth as the Ganga and in the nether world as the Patal Ganga
Jiviti Puja It is performed by married women on any one of the Fridays in the month of Shravan (July–August)
in adoration of Jivti or Goddess Parvati
Kojagiri Poornima Also known as Ashwin Poornima, this is celebrated on a full moon day of the Indian month of Ashwin
(September–October).
Nag Panchami This is observed in the honour of the Nag Devta (the Snake God).
Narali Poornima This marks the end of the monsoon season in Maharashtra. It is celebrated on the full moon day of
the Indian month of Shravan (July–August). On this occasion, people offer coconuts to the sea. The
festival also marks the beginning of the new fishing season
Pola Festival Bullocks and other cattle used for agriculture are worshipped on this occasion.
Vata Poornima This festival is dear to the Maharashtrian women. It is celebrated in the Indian month of Jyestha
(May–June). On this occasion, the women observe fast and tie threads around a banyan tree while
praying for union with the same husbands in every other birth.
Manipur  Kut festival 
Meghalaya  
Mizoram Khuado Kut (November) It is a thanksgiving ceremony observed on a full moon nights after the harvest. On this occasion, the
villagers seek to ward off the evil spirit by lighting a torch.
Mim Kut (August – September) It is celebrated to pay respects to the departed souls of the previous year by offering them bread,
maize, vegetables and other items. Dancing and singing form an integral part of this festival.
Pawl Kut (December – January) It is a thanksgiving festival celebrated for two days after the harvest
Chapchar Kut (February – March) It is a thanksgiving festival celebrated after clearing the jungles for Jhum cultivation. It is also
celebrated as a spring festival with great fervour.
Nagaland  Metemneo Festival 
 Hornbill
Odisha Shiva Ratri (Jagara) It falls on the 14th day of dark fortnight of Phalguna (February). In all the Shiva temples of Odisha
including the most notable ones like Lingaraj temple (Bhubaneswar), Lokanath temple (Puri), Kapilas
temple (Dhenkanal) and Nrusinghanath temple (Balangir), the devotees, especially women keep
night-long vigil by lightening the lamps to have their desires fulfilled.
Ganesh Puja It falls on the 14th day of dark fortnight of Bhadrapada (August). On this day, the students worship
god Ganesha for wisdom and success.
Janmashtami It is observed on the 2nd day of the dark half of Bhadrapada (August) in all the Vaishnavite temples
and Mathas of Odisha including the household shrines. Devotees fast on that day and partake food
only after the symbolic birth of Krishna at midnight.
Durga Puja This major Hindu festival takes place in September-October every year. In all the Shakti shrine and
mandapas of Odisha, Goddess Durga is worshipped and people visit her idol on the days of
Mahashtami, Mahanavami and Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
Laxmi Puja The festival is celebrated on the full moon day after Durga Puja. Goddess Laxmi is worshipped on
that day for wealth and prosperity
Kali Puja It is observed a day before Deepawali in the month of Kartika (November). Here Shakti in the form of
Kali is worshipped as symbol of victory of good over evil.
Dola Purnima Dola Purnima or Holi, the famous spring festival of India is celebrated in Odisha in the month of
March. The images of Krishna are taken in decorated Vimanas (small wodden temples) by the
bearers from house to house from the 10th day of the bright fortnight of Phalguna to the full moon
day. At last all the vimanas assemble in an open field and amidst bhajana and kirtana, people throw
abhir (coloured powder) at each other and distribute sweets.
Chandana Yatra It begins in the month of Vaisakha (April). The representative of Krishna is taken from the temple in a
procession to the nearby pond and kept in a boat. The boat moves inside the pond with bhajana and
kirtana to give a feeling of coolness to the god. People offer prayers to the God on boat.
Dhanu Yatra Dhanu Yatra or ‘Bow Ceremony’ is observed at Bargarh, a district of western Odisha. The town of
Bargarh becomes Mathura, river Jira becomes Yamuna and village Amapalli becomes Gopa. Different
episodes of Purana like birth of Krishna, death of demons like Baka, Shakata, Putana etc till the death
of Kansa are performed with actors which attract the people. Now it has gained worldwide
popularity
Konark Dance Festival It is of a recent origin. A fitting tribute to the Sun temple at Konark, classical dancers of India get
together to perform through different dance forms like Odishi, Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Kathak,
Manipuri etc
Puri Beach Festival It has originated recently and is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in
collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha. It includes events ranging
from fashion shows to rock shows.
Other Festivals Janhi Osha, Khudurukuni Osha, Bhaijiuntia, Sudasha, Vrata, Rabinarayana Vrata, Shamba Dashami,
Prathamashtami, Danda Yatra, Nagapanchami, Ananta Vrata, Somanatha Vrata etc. are other
 festivals observed in different parts of Odisha.
Punjab  Teej 
 Tikka
 HollaMohalla
 Lohri
 Guruprab
 Baisakhi
Rajasthan  Camel Festival 
 Baneshwar fair
 Gangaru
 Chaksu fair
 Teej
 Pushkar Fair
 Urs at Ajmer
 Desert festival
 Mewar Festival
 Gangaur Festival
 Kolayat Fair
Sikkim  International Flower festival 
 Saga Dawa
Tamil Nadu Mahamagam Festival This festival takes place once in 12 years in the Tamil month of Masi (February–March) on the
Magam Star Day at the divine tank called the Mahamagam Kulam in Kumbakonam. Pilgrims from all
over Tamil Nadu assemble here to take the holy dip at the designated auspicious hour in this tank.
Chithirai Festival This festival is celebrated in Madurai to re-enact the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi
(Shakti) with Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva). During this festival, Lord Vishnu rides his chariot fastened
with golden horses to arrive at the wedding venue of his sister, Meenakshi.
Tamil New Year This festival is celebrated on the opening day of the first month of the Tamil calendar, Chithirai which
coincides with 14th April every year.
Arubathu Moovar Festival During this festival, held every year in the Tamil month of Panguni (March–April), replicas of all the
63 Nayanmar (Shaivite) saints, called Arubathu Moovar, are taken out in a colourful procession
coinciding with the Brahmotsavam Festival of the Kapaleeswarar Temple at Mylapore in Chennai.
Karthigai Deepam Festival This is a popular festival celebrated in the Tiruvannamalai Temple, where a huge lamp is lit on top of
the Tiruvannamali hillock that is seen from miles afar
Telangana  Ugadi 
 Bathukamma
 KothakondaJakara
Tripura  Karachi Puja 
  Tripureshwari temple Festival
Uttarakhand  
Uttar Pradesh  Brahmotsav 
 Ram Navami
 Ban Yatra
 Sravana Festival
 KansKaMela
 TajMahotsav
 KumbhMela.
West Bengal Durga Puja To give strength, or shakti, to destroy the evil forces. Symbolic of women’s power.
Saraswati Puja To worship Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and music.
Christmas Birth of Jesus Christ
Dol Purnima Holi
Gangasagar Mela Celebrated at the place where Ganga falls into the Bay of Bengal on the Makar Sankranti day
Id-ul-Fitr Marking the end of Ramazan
Jagaddhatri Puja Goddess Jagaddhatri is worshipped.
Kali Puja Kali is worshipped as the Mother Goddess who protects from evil. This is similar to Diwal
Bhai Phonta Sisters pray for their brothers, safety, well-being and success.
Orange Festival To promote the Samsing-Jaldhaka area in the foothills of Bhutan (Himalaya under Darjeeling Hills) as
a major orange growing landscape, the Orange Festival takes place every year. This festival is
organised mainly to promote community-based tourism, ecological conservation, Indo-Bhutan
friendship and peace
Kalpataru Utsav Ramakrishna revealed himself to be an Avatar, or God’s incarnation on earth.
Laxmi Puja Goddess of prosperity, Laxmi who is worshipped in most Hindu households for the family’s well-
being.
Makar Sankranti Marks the shift of the sun into ever-lengthening days
Vishwakarma Puja God of Creation celebrated to worship machines, tools or technical machinery in manufacturing
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Puducherry Pongal A four days’ festival also observed in Tamil Nadu. The most important day of Pongal is known as Thai
Pongal, which is also celebrated as Makar Sankranti.
Masi Magam A Tamil festival celebrated in the Tamil month ‘Masi’ during the Makam Nakshatra. On this day,
temple idols are taken in a procession to a water body for a ceremonial bath
Tamil New Year It is celebrated on 14th April, the first day of the Tamil month ‘Chithirai’
Villianur Temple Festival The most popular festival being the Brahmotsavam, which is observed for ten days continuously and
devotees from all over India come here to take blessings of the Lord Shiva in the form of a ‘Shivlinga’.
Other temples devoted to the Devi and Murugan were constructed during the Chola period. The
annual Temple Car Festival which is held between the months of May and June involves pulling of a
15-meter tall chariot through the streets by a large number of devotees.
Veerampattinam Festival The biggest coastal village situated between Puducherry and Cuddalore has rivers on both sides
which help the fishermen to protect their craft during cyclones. The village is famous for its Car
Festival, which is a 6 weeks’ long celebration at the Shri Sengazhuneer Amman Temple.
Villianur Temple Car Festival Villianur Temple Car Festival is an ancient tradition about the famous deity named Thirukamemswara
Kukilambal. On this occasion, the idol of the God is taken out for a procession in a decorated chariot.
The long procession visits the local areas and then ends its journey in the temple.
Ladakh Losar This festival traces its origin to the Tibetan New Year. In Ladakh, it is celebrated every year at the end
of the harvesting season. Beginning on the first day of the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar, which
corresponds to the winter solstice, this 15-day long festival combines both Buddhist as well as pre-
Buddhist Bon religious traditions. Known for its inaugural sacred procession called Metho, it is
 celebrated by all people with much jest and merrymaking.
Tak-Thok Tse-Chu Generally celebrated on the 10th day of the Tibetan Calendar in the month of July-August this
festival draws the maximum attention of visitors, who get to watch the famous Chham dance on this
occasion and feel blessed
Yuru Kabgyat Like the former, this two-day festival at Lamayuru is also celebrated in the month of July-August
attracting Buddhists from many countries. Colourfully dressed Lamas on this occasion perform a
dance-drama associated with Buddhist teachings, which concludes with sacrificial offerings.
Matho Nagrang This festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar in the Matho
Monastery of Ladakh. Its key feature involves masked dance by Lamas in which two oracles appear
after a two-month long solitary spiritual sojourn and predict the future for the people with their own
typical acrobatic performances
Dosmoche or Monlam Prayer Festival This year-ending annual festival, said to be started by the kings of Ladakh, is celebrated in the
forecourt of the old Gompa below the Leh Palace. Its significance lies in the performance of various
rituals in which idols made of dough are either burnt or kept in isolation to destroy the evils of the
passing year and welcome the new year. Lamas from different monasteries participate in this festival
in great number.
Hemis festival This festival is held at the Hemis monastery to celebrate the birth of Lord Padmasambhava, said to
be the founder of the Vajrayana sect of Buddhism, on the 10th day of the Tibetan Calendar which
coincides with the end of the winter season in Ladakh. Its main attractions are the tantric rituals and
Chham dances performed on this occasion besides the fair which showcases local handicrafts
Ladakh Harvest Festival Celebrated in the month of September, this two-week long festival features masked and folk dances,
theater shows, display of local handicrafts and Polo and archery competitions.
Sindhu Darshan Festival This festival beginning with 1997 hold a special place for Indians as the country derives its name
from the River Sindhu. For the people of Ladakh also this river is very significant as most of the
populous towns of the Leh region are situated on its banks. This three-day long festival is held every
year in the month of June after its inauguration on the day of the Guru Purnima.