Fares & Festivals

Surajkund Crafts Mela

Surajkund Mela comes each year in Surajkund situated at the borders of New Delhi and Faridabad, India. It is a very unique fair, also called as Surajkund Festival, where talented artistes from diverse parts of the world come to showcase their rich crafts and traditions of their respective states. Surajkund is the annual fair that… Continue reading Surajkund Crafts Mela

Hemis Festival-Ladakh

Hemis festival is one of the most famous monastic festivals in June to commemorate birth of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism inTibet. The sacred dance drama of the life and mission is performed wearing facial masks and colorful brocades robes. The three-day festival takes place from 9th to 11th. Especially the monkey year… Continue reading Hemis Festival-Ladakh

Rama Navami-Celebrating The Birth of Lord Rama

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival celebrated with fun and religious fervor by Hindus across different parts of India. The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, one of the most worshipped Hindu Gods. He is regarded as the epitome of humankind, the ideal son, husband and father. Every year, Ram Navami falls on the… Continue reading Rama Navami-Celebrating The Birth of Lord Rama

The Great Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri

The Puri Rath Yatra is world famous for the crowd that it attracts. Puri being the abode of these three deities, the place plays host to devotees, tourists and about one million pilgrims from acrossIndia and abroad. Many artists and artisans are engaged in building these three chariots, weaving its fabric covers that dress up… Continue reading The Great Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri

Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community

Mahavir Jayanti is the most propitious day for the followers of Jainism and principally the Digambars. Jayanti means Birth anniversary. Mahavir Jayanti is one of the biggest festivals of the Jain community who celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Teerthankar of the Jains. History Lord Mahavir is the founder of modern Jain religion and… Continue reading Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community

Baisakhi – Celebrated as Sikh New Year

In April, this day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar New Year. In fact this day is celebrated all over the country as New Year day under different names. It is also the time when the harvest is ready to cut and store or sell. Baisakhi is perhaps one of the most vibrant and… Continue reading Baisakhi – Celebrated as Sikh New Year

Mewar Festival Udaipur

The Mewar Festival Udaipur celebrated to mark the onset of spring has much resemblance with Gangaur festival. The special charm of the Mewar Festival sets it aside from other people. Furthermore, in contrast to most other festivals, this festival has both cultural and religious importance. Cultural activities such as the females folk dressed in brilliant… Continue reading Mewar Festival Udaipur

Mamallapuram Dance Festival – TamilNadu

Dedicated to: Indian classical dances Duration: 4 week Time: January – February Place: Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu Organizer(s): Tamil Nadu Tourism Department Highlight: Performance of exponents of the varied dance forms such as Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali or Kathak Introduction- Mamallapuram Dance Festival is celebrated every year in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. This festive occasion is organized under the sponsorship of Department… Continue reading Mamallapuram Dance Festival – TamilNadu

The Great Elephant March Festival – Kerala

Festival Time: 17th to 20th January Duration: Four Days Location: Kerela Great Elephant March The month of January is time for the one of the biggest festival in Kerala — The Great Elephant March of India. This festival takes place in some of Kerala’s major towns like Trichur, Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. The Great Elephant March is the greatest… Continue reading The Great Elephant March Festival – Kerala

Nagaur Fair-Cattle Fair in Nagaur

Nagaur Fair The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days. Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb. . It usually takes place in the Hindu month of Magha that comprises of January and February months of English. Besides doing… Continue reading Nagaur Fair-Cattle Fair in Nagaur