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BENGALURU: India is a fascinating country with lots of festivals and celebrations of their culture and tradition. The land of festivals is amazingly colorful once the festive mood is set and people gather with lots of food, bringing new prospects and leaving behind the old ones, compiles Travel India.
The festivals are not just about the people’s culture, also celebrate the art, history, and so on. Due to this importance given to celebrations in India, the country is known for festivals and gatherings all around the world. Here is the list of festivals in India that catches every global citizen.
Maha Kumbh Mela
22 April - 21 May 2016
The Maha Kumbh Mela is a festival witnessed in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Over 100 million people gather here to worship Lord Shiva and the sacred river Ganga. It is known as the “Largest peaceful gathering In the World” and brings people together from all walks of life.
Jaipur Literature Festival
21st - 25th January 2016
Jaipur Literature Festival is the largest free literary festival on earth that happens in the state of Rajasthan. Many literary geniuses gather here to share their knowledge and wisdom. Many students are attracted to this festival and it is the right place for any literary lover.
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Kala Ghoda Arts festival
6th - 14th February 2016
Kala Ghoda Arts festival is all about arts, colors, drama and entertainment. Artists all over the world gather here in this festival to celebrate their respective arts. This festival can be witnessed in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Bacardi NH7 Weekender
Last 3 Months of the Year
Bacardi NH7 Weekender debuted in the year 2010 in Pune. Later it started happening in different places in India. The festival attracts huge number of youth where they join together to sing, dance and have fun. Weekender is witnessed in New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Shillong.
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Sunburn Festival
27th - 30th December 2015
The first edition of Sunburn Festival was in the year 2007 and it is Asia’s biggest Electronic Dance Festival that happens for 3 days in Goa. Enormous number of groups from all over the country gathers here in Goa for this festival.
Mumbai Film Festival
October - November
Mumbai Film Festival is organized by Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) started in the year 1997. The 17th edition of International Film Festival hosted guests from all around the world and witnessed many films that celebrated the spirit of films.
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Sula Fest
6th - 7th February 2016
Sula Fest is the India’s first and most awaited World Music Festival that takes place in Nashik at the Sula Estate. Unlike many music and dance festivals, Sula fest hosts people in the 250 camps that are set up just next to the amphitheater.
Mahindra Blues
Started in the year 2007 Mahindra blues fest is Asia’s largest and finest Blues festival that brings together some of the best Blues musicians at the most celebrated Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. Some of the best performers here have included Buddy Guy.
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Pushkar International Balloon Festival
November 2016
The Pushkar International Balloon Festival is a 4-day extravaganza in the city of Pushkar, Rajasthan. This world-class annual Hot Air Ballooning festival is inspired from similar international festivals. It invites more than a dozen hot air balloons from America, Europe and Asia to splash their colors in the skies of Pushkar.
Ragasthan
11th - 14th February 2016
Ragasthan is the first Indian Folk and Fusion Music Festivals in the country. The music festival can be witnessed in Jodhpur right in the middle of the desert. The night life comes alive with the music, dance and bon fires.
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