Fairs & Festivals In India

Fairs & Festivals In India

India is very famous for its festivals and fairs. Most of the fairs held in India are either religious events or celebrations to mark the change of seasons. A number of large fairs are held at significant places of pilgrimage, the Kumbh Mela being the largest gathering in the world. The famous Sonepur Cattle Fair in Patna is the biggest cattle fair in India and the largest animal fair in all the world. India is a land of fairs and festivals, as every month there are numerous celebrations held to mark notable events in many different regions of India

HOLI FESTIVAL, JAIPUR

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is a well-known and important Hindu festival. The day also celebrates Vishnu's victory over Hiranyakashipu in his role as Narasimha Narayana, signifying the victory of good over evil. The night before Holi, a ritual known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Little Holi involves lighting bonfires. People sing and dance while gathered around fireplaces. Holi, often referred to as Dhuli in Sanskrit, or Dhulheti, Dhulandi, or Dhulendi, is celebrated the next day.

HOLA MOHALLA FESTIVAL, ANANTPUR

A three-days festival known as Hola Mohalla, or simply Hola, usually takes place in March. It occurs on the second day of the lunar month of Chett, typically the day after the Hindu spring festival of Holi, though occasionally it falls on the same day. The Hola Mohalla is an important festival for Sikhs all around the world. Anandpur Sahib has a three-day festival during Holi and Hola, but attendees stay there for a week while camping out, taking in various exhibitions of courage and fighting skill, and listening to kirtan, music, and poetry.

MARWAR FESTIVAL, JODHPUR

In honour of Rajasthan's heroes, Marwar Festival is celebrated annually. Originally called the Maand Festival is celebrated in the month of Ashwin according to Hindu celender (Between September and October). The folk music at this festival, which is centred on the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers, is its main draw. The primary themes of this festival are the Marwar region's music and dancing. The camel tattoo show and polo are two of the festival's features. The renowned Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore, and Mehrangarh Fort serve as the festival's locations.

MEWAR FESTIVAL, UDAIPUR

The Mewar festival, held in Udaipur, is the most vibrant of the numerous festivals that usher in spring. The festival, which falls on the same weekend as Gangaur Festival, transforms the entire city into a riot of colour, with the local market's facades decked out with flashing lights and ornaments. Religious and Cultural are two separate but equally important components of the Mewar festival, which takes place every year in the months of March and April. Several cultural events, including performances of dancing styles like Ghoomar and Kalbeliya, take place after the parade. A magnificent fireworks show marks the conclusion of the three-day Mewar celebration.

NAGAUR FESTIVAL, NAGAUR

The Nagaur Fair or the Cattle Fair of Nagaur is the second biggest fair in India. The fair takes place every year in the month of January and February. This is where owners gather to trade animals such as Bullocks, camels and horses. The owners of the animals are elaborately attired in colourful turbans and lengthy moustaches to match the extravagant decoration on the animals. Sheep, horses, and even spices are traded in addition to cattle. The Mirchi Bazaar, the selling of hardwood goods, iron-crafts, and camel leather accessories are additional attractions.

GANGAUR FESTIAL, JAIPUR

One of the most vibrant and significant festivals of the Rajasthan. It is observed throughout the state with great fervor, tremendous passion and devotion by women who worship Goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated during the month of Chaitra (March-April). Lord Shiva is referred to as Gana, and Gaur refers to Gauri or Parvati, who represents Saubhagya (marriage joy). Married women pray to her for their husbands' happiness, health, and long lives while unmarried women adore her for having a decent husband.

KUMBH MELA

"Kumbh Mela is a religious festival that is observed four times over a 12-year period at four pilgrimage sites along four holy rivers. The Maha Kumbh Mela, which draws millions of people, is India's biggest religious gathering. In 2019, more than 200 million people attended the Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest events, with 50 million of those attending on its holiest day. The creation of a sizable tented community, replete with cottages, huts, platforms, public amenities, and administrative and security measures, marks the beginning of the more than month-long fair. The administration, the municipal authorities, and the police have meticulously planned it."

PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR

The Pushkar Camel Fair is an experience of a lifetime that lingers in the minds of travelers and leaves them craving for more. The fair embarks in the month of November & celebrated for five days. It holds the sole aim of trading cattle including camels, horses, goats, cows and sheep. Once the trading of cattle is completed, they are then bred and decked out with beautiful decorative garments and dazzling ornaments for the spectacle of public displays at the conclusion of the fair.

RATH YATRA, PURI

The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is said to be the world's oldest religious celebration. The festival's nine-day opening ceremony is marked by this annual ceremonial parade. There are numerous myths surrounding the Jagannath Yatra. Lord Jagannath, who was an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and his siblings Subhadra and Balabhadra or Balaram are central to all of them. This annual celebration takes place in June or July. In honour of Lord Jagannath,his sister Goddess Subhadra, and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra.

DESERT FESTIVAL, JAISALMER

During the Jaisalmer Desert Festival, folk artists from around Rajasthan sing and dance eloquently to the triumphs and tragedies of this land that is steeped in history. Other major attractions at the desert festival include the traditional acrobatics by local nomadic performers, gymnasts called Kalabaz, snake charmers, puppet shows, captivating folk music recitals, ballads by the Bhopas, Manganiars and Langhas, all performed under the canopy of the twinkling stars and winter desert sky.

HEMIS FESTIVAL, LADAKH

India is very famous for its festivals and fairs. Most of the fairs held in India are either religious events or celebrations to mark the change of seasons. A number of large fairs are held at significant places of pilgrimage, the Kumbh Mela being the largest gathering in the world. The famous Sonepur Cattle Fair in Patna is the biggest cattle fair in India and the largest animal fair in all the world. India is a land of fairs and festivals, as every month there are numerous celebrations held to mark notable events in many different regions of India.

SNAKE BOAT RACE, ALLEPPEY

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is not only an exciting festival, but it also plays a significant role in Keralan history. When Pt. Nehru visited the state in 1952, he went to a snake boat performance and was very pleased. The Nehru Boat Race competition was established as a result of his announcement that a trophy would be awarded to the victor of the boat race. The race takes place at Punnamada Lake, where competitors queue to compete. One of Kerala's most prestigious snake boat races is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. People gather to see nearly 100-foot-long boats race against one another while listening to traditional boat melodies. Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race held on every second Saturday of August every year. During the event, snake boats, or Chundan Vallam as they are known locally, are elegantly decked with flags and silk parasols.

THRISSUR PURAM FESTIAL, THRISSUR

The Thrissur Pooram, a splendid celebration marked by a huge display of caparisoned elephants, sparkling parasols, and percussion music, is a magnificent show fusing Kerala's spiritual and cultural essence. Thekkinkadu Maidanam in Thrissur is the site of the pooram, which is observed during the Malayalam month of medam (April–May). The Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi geographical divisions are mostly represented by two groups during the pooram festival. Highlights of the festival include the fierce and rhythmic switching of colourful and sequined parasols known as kudamattom and the brilliant fireworks in the early morning hours. They will compete in their respective presentations of richly caparisoned elephants.

HORNBILL FESTIVAL, KOHIMA

One of Nagaland's most well-known festivals, the Hornbill Festival is held annually from December 1 through December 10. The most well-known Nagas festival is the Hornbill Festival, in fact. There is a massive gathering for drinking, eating, singing, and dancing while having fun. The Naga people have long revered and represented the hornbill as a symbol of their culture. Throughout the whole Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, songs and folktales are sung to highlight the significance of this bird. The Hornbill Festival is held at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, located around 12 km from the capital of Nagaland, Kohima.

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL, AHMEDABAD

One of the most significant events is the Uttarayan festival. This day commemorates the transition from winter to summer and the beginning of the farming year's harvest. International Kite Festival as part of the official celebration of Uttarayan os celebrated in Ahmedabad Gujarat. Every year, when the International Kite Festival takes place, the state of Gujarat, which is incredibly colourful and home to many different cultures and subcultures, is bathed in a brand-new explosion of colour.

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