Vasant Panchami,
North India and West Bengal
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This is a special time the people with open arm welcome spring there are festivities all around people dress them self in saffron, yellow and in different shades of the two colours, it brings with itself life to the rural India and the season is cherished with dances, music fun and frolic. In West Bengal, 'Saraswati' - the goddess of learning is worshipped. The festival is celebrated with great fervour in the serene town of Santiniketan. Chapchar Kut Mizoram A lively festival in Mizoram celebrates the arrival of spring. It is an occasion for dance, music and feasting and the participation of masses makes the event more wonderful.
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Surajkund Crafts Mela,
Surajkund, near Delhi
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Suburban, Pristine, Serene, Surajkund gets its name from an ancient amphi theatre structure: like a sun careering westwards. A delightful handloom and handicrafts fair is held annually at Surajkund. Skilled artisans from all over the country display the rich crafts tradition of India in the typical setting of a rural Indian marketplace. Cultural programmes and rural cuisine are also a part of this colourful fair. The specialty of the fair that is always having a theme dedicated to one particular state. One can not only see the delicate work of the artisan but also see them work in front of them, which make this fare even more interesting in nature. The place is frequented by locals as well as tourist both domestic and International. Another main facet of the place is the delectable range of food being served there, which takes care of your appetite.
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International Yoga Week,
Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh
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Yoga is a time tested ancient and most practical form of exercise which will certainly transform your inner being, as performing yoga not only take cares of your body but also your mind.A week-long event to promote Yoga is held in Rishikesh, a picturesque town in the foothills of the Himalayas. Detailed lectures and demonstration of various asanas different form of Yoga exercise by prominent exponents of Yoga are the major highlights of the Yoga Week.
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Desert Festival ,
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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You are sitting in the placid, calm, serene yellow sand of Thar desert on the far distant; the sun is setting with its golden rays spread across this enchantingly beautiful landscape; the backdrop are the camels, some standing, while others sitting. Artisans from across the countryside are singing and dancing to the original folk tunes, which are so popular in commercial Indian Film Industry. Gair and fire dancers swaying to traditional tunes, a turban-tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest are part of the fun of the occasion. Camel rides and folk dances at the sand dunes at Sam are an added attraction.
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Nagaur Fair ,
Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Nagaur Festival is also one of those events which will bring you closer to the rituals and daily lifestyle of the simple villagers these festivals are actually places where animals are traded of to add to the colour the fair attracts much crowd and the farmers generally comes along with his entire family where the women folk are more engaged in buying articles jewellery and other utensils for themselves. Nagaur bustles with life during its annual cattle fair which is one of the largest in the country. Exciting games and camel races are part of the festivities.
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Elephanta Festival ,
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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The grandeur of the Elephanta Island is at its zenith during these days of musical bliss. The festival is held across the Mumbai harbour, which transforms the entire island into a large auditorium, near the world-renowned Elephanta Caves A World Heritage Site. This feast of music and dance, celebrated under the stars makes it an enchanting and a memorable event.
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Deccan Festival ,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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This is the time for some Hyderabadi cuisine with light ghazal nights, qawalis, and tastefully decorated stalls selling pearls and other jewellery made of pearls. Bangels are the major feature of the feast. Every year gracious Hyderabad comes alive during this Deccan Festival. There are cultural programmes with ghazal nights, qawalis and mushairas, typical of the city. A pearl and bangle fair displays creations in lustrous pearls and multi-hued bangles that are local specialties. A food fest serves the best of Hyderabad's famed cuisine to visitors.
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Taj Mahotsav ,
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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The Taj Mahotsav is a ten-day event that starts on 18th February each year in Shilpgram. India's extensive arts, crafts and culture are on display. Folk music, shayari and classical dance performances along with elephant and camel rides, games and a food festival, all add to the excitement of the occasion. The festival is a platform for new aspiring artist to display their skills and to learn from the artist who are enriched with fame and experience parallel to none ion their respective traits.
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Goa Carnival ,
Goa
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As soon one encounters the word Goa one is suddenly disposed to his imagination of being in a land which is full of beautiful beaches green coconut and palm trees and the ever hospital people of Goa. During the carnival Goa is a place to be in it is different from other Indian state it is the most fun loving and exciting place to be in and naturally it is mostly a sorted out hunt for the tourist both domestic and international alike. The Goa's 100 km coastline has some of the world's most beautiful beaches. The exuberant Goa Carnival is an annual feature here. Held in mid February, just before Lent, the weeklong event is a time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of guitars and graceful dances.
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Rose Festival ,
Chandigarh
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The biggest Rose Show in the country is held at the famous Rose Gardens at Chandigarh. Varieties of magnificent roses are on display during this two-day festival. The event is enlivened with a flower competition and participation of the general public. Beautifully decorated stalls add to the grandeur of the place.
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Island Tourism Festival ,
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
A thrilling experience awaits your arrival to this land painted with aquamarine colors. The Island is a paradise having engulfed by beaches and beautiful tall coconut trees. A ten-day long festival of dance, drama and music enthralls the visitors. Exhibitions, displaying arts and crafts, flora and fauna and marine life, are part of the event. Aqua sports, tele games and parasailing are added attractions. This event attracts one and all and a real treat for people who love to participate in water sports. |
