Every celebration has its season. Explore India’s festivals — when they fall, how they’re celebrated, and the trusted vendors and planners to make them special.
The harvest festival marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn — celebrated as Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri and Bihu across India.
Winter harvestThe festival of colours celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
SpringThe celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, observed with prayers, processions and readings of the Ramayana.
SpringThe most important Jain festival — the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
SpringThe two great Islamic festivals — Eid al-Fitr (after Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (the festival of sacrifice).
Moves ~11 days earlier annuallyThe festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, tied with a sacred rakhi thread.
MonsoonThe birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated at midnight with bhajans, jhankis and dahi-handi.
MonsoonThe ten-day festival welcoming Lord Ganesha, ending with grand visarjan processions.
MonsoonKerala’s grand harvest festival, famous for the Onam Sadhya feast, pookalam and boat races.
MonsoonNine nights of Garba and Dandiya, Durga Puja pandals, and Dussehra marking good over evil.
Autumn festive seasonIndia’s biggest festival of lights — diyas, rangoli, Lakshmi puja, sweets, gifting and fireworks.
Autumn festive seasonThe peak Indian wedding window, packed with auspicious muhurat dates and back-to-back celebrations.
Winter wedding seasonThe Christian festival of the birth of Jesus — carols, midnight mass, trees, feasts and gifting.
WinterRing in the new year with parties, countdowns, live music and fireworks.
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