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
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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
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