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Rajasthan Fair
Gangaur Festivals holds a special significance for the Rajasthanis. It is celebrated in honour of Gauri, the goddess of abundance. Young girls adorned in their best clothes and pray for a spouse of their choice. The married ladies pray for
Puskar Fair
The Pushkar Cattle Fair is one of the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire world. During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural India flock to Pushkar, along with camel and cattle for several days of livestock trading, horse dealing, pilgrimage and religious festival. Thi
Dussehra Festival
One of the big festivals celebrated in most parts of India is Dussehra. The festival is celebrated with zest and festivities as it also marks the beginning of the winter season after the long, unbearable, hot summer. Dussehra marks the victory of Ram over the demon king Ravana, and the rescue of his wif
Pushkar Camel Fair
Time Hindu month of Kartika (October-November) Venue Pushkar, Ajmer How to Reach Pushkar is well connected with road and rail. The nearest airport is at Jaipur and the nearest railhea
Khatu Shyamji Fair
Time February or March Venue Khatu Shyamji, Sikar District How to Reach Khatu Shyamji is 48 km from Sikar (about 115 km from Jaipur), which is well connected with both road as well as
Gangaur Festival
Time Hindu Month of Chaitra (July-August). Venue All over Rajasthan Significance Dedicated to Gauri (Parvati), the companion of Lord Shiva. Highlights &n
Desert Festival
Once a year in winters and on the middle of the continually rising and falling stark yellow sands of the great Thar Desert, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with the brilliant colour, music and laughter of the Desert Festival. The festival is organised by the tourist authorities as tour
Urs Fair at Ajmer
Time First six days of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar) Venue Dargah of Muinuddin Chisti, Ajmer How to Reach Ajmer is well connected with most of the cities and towns of
Konark Dance Festival
Time: December Location: Sun Temple in Konark Highlights: Dancers come from different parts of the country to show their performance.
Goa Carnival
The Goa carnival is synonymous with the state of Goa and is the manifestation of the quintessential fun-loving spirit of Goan's at its sublime best. Largely a legacy of the Portuguese era, the Goa carnival has transcended the confines of its religious roots. Seen in a wider context, the car
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that is celebrated in almost each and every household of Maharashtra. Though it is celebrated in other states of India as well, the scale of celebration in Maharashtra is simply overwhelming. Lord Ganesha is the patron deity of the state and He is believed to bestow good l
Jaipur Teej Festival
Teej festival signifies the beginning of the Sawan (the months of monsoon). The festival takes place for two days in the Hindu month of Shravan (July-August). The Teej Festival of Jaipur is celebrated to honor the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In this festival, devotees prayer to Goddess Parv
India International Trade Fair
India International Trade Fair, or the IITF, is an annual fair that takes place at the grounds of Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), it starts on the 14th of November every year. India International Trade Fair was held for the first time in Delhi in the
Baisakhi Festival
Baisakhi festival is a major Sikh festival celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gaiety. This festival is celebrated not only in Punjab but also in all the places having a significant Sikh population. The festival of Baisakhi in Kashmir is celebrated in the Hindu month of Vaisakh (Apr
Kutch Mahotsav
by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and lasts for six day. This tour takes you around the venerated places in Kutch. It provides an opportunity to experience the magic of the place and to explore its beauty, nostalgia, ethos, traditions, culture and spirit. Kutch Mahotsav is usually organized in the m
International Flower Festival
A mere glimpse of a fresh flower refreshes the mind and body of an individual. Isn't it true? The divine fragrance and appearance of flowers have been entrancing since ages. Imagine a place, where you can see and feel the unusual range of flowers. Yes, it is possible guys. You just need to come down
Lohri Festival
Lohri festival is celebrated on the 13th of January to welcome the onset of spring season and the end of the winter season. The people rejoice on the harvesting of the winter crop at the time of Lohri. Lohri celebrates fertility and the sparkle of life. Lohri is celebrated mainly at night, when people g