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India is a Multicultural and traditional country, where you will find different traditions, rituals, customs, and festivals. The fascinating part of this country is every state has its own tradition. Hence, if you are planning for organizing trips to India or you are the one who lives in India and explores a new culture, then don’t miss these 10 festivals and reach to the destination of festivals.
- Holi day-1 (March 1, 2018) Place for celebration- Rajasthan, UP, and Northen India
This is one of the most popular festivals of India around the world, One can call it a festival of colors. Basically, this festival is for two days, On day 1 There is huge bonfire takes place in every city and people gathers there to pray and take the blessing. This festival is celebrated with a victory of the god Vishnu devotee Prahlad over evil Holika.
- Holi day-2 ( March 2, 2018) Place for celebration- Rajasthan, UP, and Northen India
This day is famous in worldwide, where people throw colors and water on each other. One should really visit Rajasthan, UP and some other northern states to enjoy this festival madly. On the day of Holi, people use to meet each other celebrate this festival together with “Bhang” drink(made from the cannabis plant).
3. Holi celebration in Barsana Style. A Place of celebration- UP
This is a different kind of Holi where women hit men playfully through the bamboo stick. It is believed that the god Krishna came to Banaras city and tease Radha. Radha and her friends playfully beat Krishna. This ritual and style of celebration you will surely love it.
- International Yoga day. The Place of celebration- Rishikesh, Uttrakhand
Yoga is a gift from India for a living, health, and a good life to the world. If you are a Yoga enthusiast, then pack your bag and reach to Rishikesh of Uttrakhand. Thousand of Yoga enthusiast, spiritual gurus, eminent speakers from all over the world gather here.
This international Yoga day program starts from -1st March to 7 March.
- Festival of Bamboo Dance. The place of celebration- Mizoram
This festival is called “Chapchar Kut festival” the festival is one of the biggest festivals of Mizoram, where local here celebrated this festival with traditional outfits, foods, and dance.
This festival celebrated on 3 March.
6. Paripally Gajamella festival. The Place of celebration- Kollam
Have you ever seen an elephant decorated with gold? If not then come to Kerala. You will be amazed to see how important elephant is for the people of Kerala. You can watch many cultural programs also in the temple premises.
This function is celebrated on -4th March 2018
7. Attukal Pongala
If you are in Kerala in March then, you must attend this function which made a record in the Guinness book. Women of Trivandrum gathered in large number cooks for the goddess Attukalama.
Date-March 2, 2018
8. Gudi Padawa Shobha Yatra
Gudi Padawa is a new year, as per Maharashtrian calendar, if you are in Mumbai on this day than you will surely spot traditional Marathi ladies bike rally in South Mumbai.
Date- 18 march, 2018
9. Karni Mata festival
One of the most famous temples of Rajasthan, where thousands of rats are living and they are said to be devotees of Karni Mata. Don’t be scared if a rat comes near you if they run over your feet, then it is as considered good luck.
Date-18th March 2018
