May 2025
|
Name of the Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Labour Day |
Celebrating workers' rights and contributions |
May 1, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Maharashtra Day |
Commemorating the formation of Maharashtra state |
Government of Maharashtra, May 1, 2025 |
Maharashtra |
|
Agni Nakshatram |
Traditional observance of peak summer period |
May 4–28, 2025 |
Various regions |
|
Bagalamukhi Jayanti |
Honoring Goddess Bagalamukhi |
May 5, 2025 |
Religious sites |
|
Summer Festival - Mount Abu |
Cultural festival with folk performances and boat races |
May 9–11, 2025 |
Mount Abu, Rajasthan |
|
National Technology Day |
Recognizing India's technological advancements |
Government of India, May 11, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
International Nurses Day |
Honoring nurses and healthcare workers |
May 12, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
World Telecommunication Day |
Promoting global communication advancements |
May 17, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Anti-Terrorism Day |
Raising awareness against terrorism |
May 21, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary |
Remembering India's first Prime Minister |
May 27, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Savarkar Jayanti |
Honoring freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar |
May 28, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Chaudhary Charan Singh Death Anniversary |
Remembering the former Prime Minister |
May 29, 2025 |
Nationwide |
April 2025
March 2025
|
Name of the Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Holi |
Festival of colors, celebrating the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil |
March 14, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti |
Commemorating the birth of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a key figure in the Bhakti movement |
March 14, 2025 |
Various locations, especially in West Bengal |
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
Honoring the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior and king |
March 17, 2025 |
Maharashtra |
|
Ranga Panchami |
Celebrated five days after Holi, marking the joyous spirit of colors |
March 19, 2025 |
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh |
|
Sheetala Saptami |
Dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, observed for health and well-being |
March 21, 2025 |
North India |
|
Gudi Padwa |
Maharashtrian New Year, marking the beginning of Chaitra month |
March 30, 2025 |
Maharashtra |
|
Ugadi |
Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrating new beginnings |
March 30, 2025 |
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka |
|
Gangaur |
Celebrating Goddess Gauri, observed by women for marital bliss |
March 31, 2025 |
Rajasthan |
February 2025
|
Name of the Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesh Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha |
February 1, 2025 |
Maharashtra, Goa |
|
Vasant Panchami |
Worship of Goddess Saraswati, spring season |
February 2, 2025 |
Across India |
|
Ratha Saptami |
Worship of Lord Surya (Sun God) |
February 4, 2025 |
Across India |
|
Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas |
February 12, 2025 |
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh |
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj |
February 19, 2025 |
Maharashtra |
|
Maha Shivaratri |
Worship of Lord Shiva |
February 26, 2025 |
Across India |
January 2025
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Celebrating the start of the Gregorian year |
1st January 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh |
6th January 2025 |
Sikh Gurdwaras |
|
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda |
12th January 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
National Youth Day |
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda |
12th January, 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Lohri |
Harvest festival |
13th January 2025 |
Punjab |
|
Makar Sankranti |
Celebration of the Sun's northward journey |
14 th January 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Republic Day |
National day commemorating the adoption of the Constitution |
26th January 2025 |
New Delhi |
|
Mahatma Gandhi's Martyrdom |
Commemorating the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi |
30th January 2025 |
Nationwide |
|
Me-Dam-Me-Phi |
Festival of the Ahom community |
31st January 2025 |
Assam |
December 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chandra Darshan |
Worship of the Moon |
2nd December 2024 |
India |
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha |
5th December 2024 |
India |
|
Skanda Sashti |
Worship of Lord Murugan |
6th December 2024 |
India |
|
Vivaha Panchami |
Celebrates the marriage of Lord Rama and Sita |
6th December 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Durgashtami |
Worship of Goddess Durga |
8th December 2024 |
India |
|
Mokshada Ekadashi |
Fasting for liberation |
11th December 2024 |
India |
|
Karthigai Deepam |
Worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati |
13th December 2024 |
India |
|
Rohini Vrat |
Worship of Goddess Rohini |
14th December 2024 |
India |
|
Dhanu Sankranti |
New Year for Tamil people |
15th December 2024 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha |
18th December 2024 |
India |
|
Kala Ashtami |
Worship of Goddess Kali |
22nd December 2024 | India |
|
Christmas Day (XMas) |
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
25th December 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Shivaratri |
Worship of Lord Shiva |
29th December 2024 |
India |
|
New Year's Eve / Old Year's Day |
Celebrates the end of the year |
31st December 2024 |
Nationwide |
November 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diwali |
Festival of Lights |
1st November 2024 |
India |
|
Bhai Dooj |
Celebration of brother-sister bond | 3rd November, 2024 | India |
|
Chhath Puja |
Worship of the Sun God |
5th-8th November 2024 |
Riverbanks |
|
Pushkar Camel Fair |
Camel trading and cultural festivities |
9th-15th November, 2024 |
Pushkar |
|
Tulsi Vivah |
Marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu |
13th November 2024 |
India |
|
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak |
15th November 2024 |
Gurdwaras |
|
Dev Deepawali |
Celebration of Lord Shiva |
16th November 2024 |
Ghats of the Ganges |
|
Kartik Purnima |
Worship of the Moon God |
15th November 2024 |
Temples, Riverbanks |
|
Bundi Festival |
Cultural festival showcasing Rajasthani traditions |
18th-20th November, 2024 |
Bundi |
|
Ganga Mahotsav |
Celebration of the Ganges |
19th-21st November 2024 |
Ghats of the Ganges |
|
Sonepur Mela |
Asia's largest cattle fair |
28th November 2024 |
Sonepur |
|
Chandrabhaga Mela |
Worship at Chandrabhaga Beach |
29th November 2024 |
Chandrabhaga Beach |
October 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By / Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Durga Puja |
Worship of Goddess Durga |
3rd-12th October 2024 |
West Bengal, Assam, Odisha |
|
Mysuru Dasara |
Royal Dussehra celebrations showcasing Karnataka's culture |
3rd-12th October 2024 |
Mysuru, Karnataka |
|
Ashwa Poojan |
Worship of horses by the royal family in Rajasthan |
10th October 2024 |
Udaipur, Rajasthan |
|
Dussehra |
Celebrates the victory of good over evil |
12th October 2024 |
Across India |
|
Kullu Dussehra |
Procession of deities |
13th-19th October 2024 |
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh |
|
Marwar Festival |
Celebration of Rajasthani folk music, dance, and culture |
20th-21st October 2024 |
Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
September 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By / Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha |
7hth-17th September 2024 |
Across India |
|
Onam |
Harvest festival, celebration of King Mahabali |
17th September 2024 |
Kerala |
|
Ladakh Festival |
Showcasing Ladakhi culture and heritage |
15th-20th September 2024 |
Leh and other areas in Ladakh |
|
Ziro Music Festival |
Promoting indie music and eco-tourism |
26th-29th September 2024 |
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh |
August 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hariyali Teej |
Celebrates love, fertility, and prosperity |
7 August 2024 |
North India |
|
Nag Panchami |
Worship of snake deities |
9 August 2024 |
Various regions |
|
Independence Day |
Celebration of India’s independence |
15 August 2024 |
Nationwide |
|
Varalakshmi Vratam |
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity |
16 August 2024 |
South India |
|
Raksha Bandhan |
Celebrates the bond between siblings |
19 August 2024 |
Nationwide |
|
Krishna Janmashtami |
Birth of Lord Krishna |
26 August 2024 |
Mathura, Vrindavan, and other regions |
|
Dahi Handi |
Celebrates Krishna’s childhood pranks |
27 August 2024 |
Maharashtra and other regions |
July 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amarnath Yatra |
Pilgrimage to Amarnath Cave |
July 1 - August 19, 2024 |
Jammu and Kashmir |
|
Phyang Tsedup Festival |
Buddhist Festival |
July 3 - 4, 2024 |
Phyang Monastery, Ladakh |
|
Karsha Gustor Festival |
Buddhist Festival |
July 3 - 4, 2024 |
Karsha Monastery, Ladakh |
|
Delhi Tourism Mango Festival |
Celebration of Mango Varieties |
July 7 - 9, 2024 |
Delhi |
|
Jagannath Rath Yatra |
Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath |
July 7, 2024 |
Puri, Odisha |
|
Guru Purnima |
Honoring Spiritual Teachers |
July 21, 2024 |
Nationwide |
|
Njangattiri Aanayoottu |
Feeding of Elephants |
July 19, 2024 |
Njangattiri, Kerala |
|
Minjar Festival |
Harvest Festival |
July 28, 2024 |
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh |
|
Bonalu |
Worship of Goddess Mahakali |
July 31, 2024 |
Telangana |
June 2024
Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
Apara Ekadashi | Devotional observance for Lord Vishnu | June 2, 2024 | India |
Nirjala Ekadashi | Major fasting day in Hinduism | June 18, 2024 | India |
Kabirdas Jayanti | Commemorating the poet-saint Kabir | June 22 ,2024 | India |
Jyestha Purnima Ishti | Rituals during the full moon in Jyestha month | June 23, 2024 | India |
May 2024
Name of Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
Vallabha Acharya Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya | May 4, 2024 | Throughout Country |
Akshaya Tritiya | Auspicious day for new beginnings and ventures | May10, 2024 | India |
Mohini Ekadashi | Observes a day of fasting for Lord Vishnu | May 19,2024 | India |
Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha | Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha | May 23, 2024 | India |
April 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sheetala Saptami |
Worship of Goddess Sheetala for protection against diseases and epidemics |
April 1, 2024 |
India |
|
Sheetala Ashtami, Basoda, Varshitapa Arambha, Kalashtami |
Observance of rituals related to Goddess Sheetala and Lord Shiva |
April 2, 2024 |
India |
|
Papmochini Ekadashi |
Fasting and prayers for spiritual purification |
April 5, 2024 |
India |
|
Shani Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat |
Worship of Lord Shani (Saturn) and observance of evening prayers |
April 6, 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Shivratri |
Night dedicated to Lord Shiva with fasting and prayers |
April 7, 2024 |
India |
|
Matsya Jayanti, Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Masik Karthigai, Swayambhuva Manvadi |
Commemoration of Lord Vishnu’s fish incarnation, Worship of Goddess Gauri, Rajasthani festival, Monthly Karthigai observance, Ritual for self-creation |
April 11, 2024 |
India |
|
Lakshmi Panchami, Rohini Vrat, Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Observance of Rohini Nakshatra, Worship of Lord Ganesha |
April 12, 2024 |
India |
|
Mesha Sankranti, Solar New Year, Baisakhi, Skanda Shashti |
Sun’s transition to Aries, Punjabi harvest festival, Worship of Lord Kartikeya |
April 13, 2024 |
India |
|
Yamuna Chhath, Puthandu, Vishu Kani, Pohela Boishakh |
Worship of River Yamuna, Tamil New Year, Malayalam New Year, Bengali New Year |
April 14, 2024 |
India |
|
Tara Jayanti, Masik Durgashtami |
Worship of Goddess Tara, Monthly observance of Goddess Durga |
April 16, 2024 |
India |
|
Ram Navami, Swaminarayan Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Lord Rama, Celebration of Swaminarayan sect founder |
April 17, 2024 |
India |
|
Kamada Ekadashi |
Fasting and prayers for fulfillment of desires |
April 19, 2024 |
India |
|
Mahavir Swami Jayanti, Pradosh Vrat |
Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira (Jainism), Evening prayers for Lord Shiva |
April 21, 2024 |
India |
|
Hanuman Jayanti, Chitra Pournami, Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends |
Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, Full moon day, Conclusion of Jain fasting period |
April 23, 2024 |
Nationwide |
March 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized By/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yashoda Jayanti |
Celebration of Yashoda’s birth anniversary |
March 1, 2024 |
India |
|
Bhanu Saptami |
Observance of the sun god Bhanu’s appearance on Earth |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Shabari Jayanti |
Commemoration of Shabari, a devotee of Lord Rama |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Kalashtami |
Worship of Lord Krishna on the eighth day of the lunar month |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
Monthly celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth |
March 3, 2024 |
India |
|
Janaki Jayanti |
Observance of Goddess Sita’s birth anniversary |
March 4, 2024 |
India |
|
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
Tribute to the founder of Arya Samaj |
March 6, 2024 |
India |
|
Vijaya Ekadashi |
Fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu for spiritual growth |
March 6, 2024 |
India |
|
Maha Shivaratri |
Night of Lord Shiva’s worship and fasting |
March 8, 2024 |
India |
|
International Women’s Day |
Celebration of women’s achievements and empowerment |
March 8, 2024 |
Worldwide |
|
Vasanta Purnima |
Spring festival with rituals and charity |
March 8, 2024 |
India |
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship of Lord Ganesha on the fourth day of the lunar month |
March 13, 2024 |
India |
|
Ranga Panchami |
Colorful celebration associated with Lord Krishna |
March 15, 2024 |
India |
February 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vivekananda Jayanti (Samvat) |
Commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary |
2nd Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Kalashtami |
Fast dedicated to Lord Shiva |
2nd Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Shattila Ekadashi |
Fasting day for spiritual purification |
6th Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Pradosh Vrat |
Worship of Lord Shiva during twilight |
7th Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Mauni Amavasya |
Holy dip in sacred rivers for purification |
9th Feb 2024 |
Various pilgrimage sites |
|
Ganesh Jayanti |
Birthday of Lord Ganesha |
13th Feb 2024 |
Maharashtra |
|
Kumbha Sankranti |
Transition of the sun into Aquarius |
13th Feb 2024 |
India |
|
Basant Panchami |
Worship of Goddess Saraswati |
14th Feb 2024 |
India |
January 2024
|
Name of Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New Year’s Day |
Celebration of the New Year |
01 Jan 2024 |
Throughout the Country |
|
Lohri Festival |
Harvest festival celebrated with bonfires and songs |
13 Jan 2024 |
Punjab |
|
Makar Sankranti |
Kite-flying festival and transition of the sun into Capricorn |
15 Jan 2024 |
India |
|
Pongal Festival |
Tamil harvest festival with traditional rituals and feasting |
15-18 Jan 2024 |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Republic Day |
Commemoration of India’s adoption of the Constitution |
26 Jan 2024 |
India |
December 2023
Name of the Festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Konark Dance and Music Festival |
Celebrate Odissi dance and music |
01 - 05 Dec 2023 |
Konark, Odisha |
|
Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami |
Worship Lord Bhairav |
05 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Kalabhairav Jayanti |
Celebrate birth of Lord Kaal Bhairav |
05 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Utpanna Ekadashi |
Worship Lord Vishnu |
08 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Pradosh Vrat |
Worship Lord Shiva |
10 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Masik Shivaratri |
Worship Lord Shiva |
11 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Worship Lord Ganesha |
16 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Vivaha Panchami |
Celebrate marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita |
17 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Skanda Sashti |
Worship Lord Kartikeya |
17 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Masik Durgashtami |
Worship Goddess Durga |
20 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Mokshada Ekadash |
Worship Lord Vishnu |
22 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Christmas Day (XMas) |
Celebrate birth of Jesus Christ |
25 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Rohini Vrat |
Jain festival |
25 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Margashirsha Purnima |
Full Moon Day |
26 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Worship Lord Ganesha |
30 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
|
New Year’s Eve / Old Year’s Day |
Celebrate end of the year |
31 Dec 2023 |
Nationwide |
November 2023
|
Name of the festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karwa Chauth |
Observance for the longevity of husbands |
1st Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha |
1st Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Ahoi Ashtami |
Fast observed by mothers for the well-being of their children |
5th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Rama Ekadashi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu |
9th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Dhanteras |
Festival marking the beginning of Diwali celebrations |
10th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Diwali |
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness |
12th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Bhai Dooj |
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters |
15th Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Chhath Puja |
Worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya |
19-22th Nov 2023 |
Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP, India |
|
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji |
23rd Nov 2023 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha |
30th Nov 2023 |
India |
October 2023
|
Name of the festival |
Purpose/Theme |
Organized by/Date |
Held At |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gandhi Jayanti |
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi |
2nd Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti |
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri |
2nd Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Sankashti Chaturthi |
Observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha |
2nd Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Tsokum Festival |
Harvest festival |
5th Oct 2023 |
Nagaland, India |
|
Indian Air Force Day |
Celebrating the establishment of the Indian Air Force |
8th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Maha Navratri |
Nine nights dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga |
15th Oct - 24th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Durga Puja |
Celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura |
20th Oct - 24th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Dussehra |
Celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana |
24th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari Puja) |
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi |
28th Oct 2023 |
India |
|
Halloween |
Celebration dedicated to remembering the dead |
31st Oct 2023 |
Worldwide |
September 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balarama Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Lord Balarama | 5th September 2023 | India |
| Janmashtami | the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu | 7th September 2023 | India |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | birth of Lord Ganesha | 19th-28th September 2023 | India |
| Mahalakshmi Vrat | to seek the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi | 22th September 2023 | India |
| Radha Ashtami | birth anniversary of the goddess Radha | 23rd September 2023 | All over India |
August 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hariyali Teej | fast seeking of well-being their husbands | 19th August 2023 | North Indian states |
| Rajiv Gandhi Jayanti | Birth anniversary of the former PM of India. | 20th August 2023 | All over India |
| Nag Panchami | dedicated to the worship of snakes | 21st August 2023 | Maharashtra, Gujarat |
| Onam | to commemorate the mythical King Mahabali, who is considered to have ruled | 28th-31st August 2023 | Kerala |
| Raksha Bandhan | bond between siblings, particularly between brothers and sisters | 30th August 2023 | All over India |
July 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Purnima | to honor one’s chosen spiritual teachers or leaders | 3rd July 2023 | India, Nepal, and Bhutan |
| Shravan Somwar Vrat | It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to bring good luck | Every Monday 2023 | India, Nepal, and Bhutan |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha | 6th July 2023 | Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu |
| Sawan Shivaratri | is believed to bring in health and financial prosperity for Lord Shiva devotees | 15th-16th July 2023 | North Indian states |
| Hariyali Amavasya | To welcome the greenery brought on by the onset of monsoons | 17th July 2023 | North Indian states |
June 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | HELD AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Joao Feast | To celebrate the Baptist St. John. This is one of the off seasons festival in Goa | June 22nd – 23rd, 2023 | Siolim, Goa |
| Simla Summer Festival | 5 days festival celebrated to embrace our mother nature in Ridge of Simla | 1st Week of June 2023 | Ridge, Simla. |
| Sindhu Darshan Festival | This festival is to celebrate the beautiful land scape of Bank of Indus river in Ladakh | June 2023 | Ladakh |
| Saga Dawa | To celebrate the birth, life and enlightenment of Lord Buddha | Celebrated in all monasteries of Sikkim on June 4, 2023 | Sikkim and Darjeeling |
| Ambubachi Mela | To celebrate the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya | Kamakhya Temple will close for 3 days from June 22nd to June 26th, 2023 | Guwahati, Assam |
| Puri Rath Yatra | To honour the Lord Krishna in Jagannath Temple | June 20, 2023 | Puri, Odisha |
| Yuru Kabgyat | It is also known as Lamayuru Festival. It is to honour the memory of Padmasambhava and Yama | Lamayuru Monsatery in Lamayuru Village on June 26th to 27th 2023 | Lamayuru, Ladakh |
| Feast of St Peter and Paul | This festival is celebrated by the fisherman communities of Goa to honour the solemnity of St Peter and Paul | They carry the idols of Lord Jesus in the boat on June 29th, 2023 | Goa |
May 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | HELD AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrissur Pooram | Witness the Grand Elephant Procession One of the oldest festivals in India | Vadakkumnathan Temple on 1st May 2023 | Thrissur, Kerala |
| Coal Miners Day of India | To honour the coal miners and their contribution to our country | 4th May 2023 | All over India |
| Buddha Purnima | To celebrate the birth of Lord Buddha | 5th May 2023 | Sarnath, India |
| Basava Jayanthi | To celebrate the birth of Shri Basavanna, a philosopher and social reformer | 14th May 2023 | Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| Rabindranatha Tagore Jayanti | To celebrate the Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, composer of Indian National Anthem | 9th May 2023 | All over India |
| International Flower Festival | Incredible festivals that showcase orchids, various flowers and delicious cuisines of Sikkim | 1st-31st May 2023 by Government of Sikkim in the Governor’s Residence of Sikkim | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Moatsu Festival | Celebrated by the Ao Naga Tribes of Nagaland to honour the Summer and harvest season | Also known as Moatsu Mong, celebrated on 1st-3rd May 2023 | Mokochung, Nagaland |
| Igitun Chalne | People walk on fire to honour Goddess Lairaya of Sirigao Temple | May 2023 by Sirigao Temple, Goa | Panjim, Goa |
April 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip Festival | Asia’s Largest Tulip Flower Show in the Foothills of Zabarwan Range, Dal Lake in Srinagar | 1st April 2023 to 20th April 2023 | Srinagar, Kashmir |
| Baisakhi | Harvest Festival of Punjab. It is celebrated on the first day of the Nanakshahi Calendar | 14th April, 2023 | Punjab |
| Bihu | April or harvest festival of people in Assam | 14th April to 16th April 2023 | Assam |
| Shad Suk Mynsiem | Khasi Tribes of Meghalaya celebrate Shad Suk as the Thanksgiving festival with their traditional dance | 10th to 11th April 2023 | Most part of Meghalaya |
| Aoling Festival | Celebrated by the Konyak Tribes of Nagaland to well come the spring | 1st to 10th April 2023 and organized by the Konyak Tribes | Mon District, Nagaland |
| Mopin Festival | Well coming the spring by the People of Arunachal Prasdesh | 5th April 2023 | Along, Basar and Bame districts of Arunachal Pradesh |
March 2023
| Name of the festival | Purpose / Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holi Festival | Festival of colours. To bring colours and positivity to life | 7th March 2023 | All over India |
| Bhumchu Festival | The Destiny revealing festival. Level of water in the vase tell about the nature of the year ahead | 7th March 2023 | Tashiding Monastery, Sikkim |
| Brij Mahotsav | Festival to honour God Krishna in his birth place Brij Bhoomi of Bharatpur, Rajasthan | 7th March to 8th March 2023 | Bharatpur, Rajasthan |
| Hola Mohalla | Honour the warriors of Punjab who has sacrificed their lives in various wars | 8th March to 10th March 2023 | Anandpur Sahib, Punjab |
| International Yoga Festival | To create awareness about the importance of yoga in our daily life | 8th March to 14th March 2023 by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand |
| Gudi Padwa | New Year celebration in Maharashtra | 22nd March 2023 | Maharashtra |
February 2023
| Name of the Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aadi Mahotsav festival | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi | New Delhi |
| Surajkund Crafts Mela | Mela to exhibit art and crafts from indigenous artists and craftsman and also from abroad. | February 1 – February 16, 2023. Theme of this festival is Jammu and Kashmir | Faridabad, Haryana |
| Shekhawati Heritage Festival | Celebrate the rich heritage of Shekhawati Village. This village is well known for its arts and entrepreneurial skills of its residents. | February 12-15, 2023 | Shekhawati, Rajasthan |
| Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | Art festival celebrated to honour art and artists all over the world | Organized by Kala Ghoda Association from February 4 – February 12, 2023. | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| World Sufi Festival | Honour the sufism, a way of living in the Mehrangarh Fort. | February 10 – February 12, 2023 | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Elephanta Festival | Celebrate the cultural heritage of Mumbai and Millennial City | February 13 – February 15, 2023 | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Maha Shivratri | Celebrated all over India to get the blessings of God Shiva | February 18, 2023 | India |
| Losar Festival | Tibetans New Year is celebrated on Himachal every year to honour the blend of Indian and Tibetian Culture | February 21, 2023 | Himachal Pradesh, India |
January 2023
| Name of the Festival | Purpose/Theme | Organized by/Date | Held at |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Youth Day | Celebrated to honour Swami Vivekanada Birthday. He was an Indian Youth Icon. | Government of India celebrate 12th January as national youth day every year since 1985 | India |
| Lohri | Celebrate the good harvest and observe winter solstice. | Celebrated on 13 January | Punjab, India |
| Bikaner Festival | Camels are the integral part of Rajasthan as they carry people and goods in desert. In order to honour the Ship of the desert, this is celebrated. | Department of Tourism of Rajasthan celebrate this on 12th January every year. It is also known as camel festival | Rajasthan, India |
| Makar Sankranti | Harvest festival celebrated the southern part of India. | 14th January, 2023 | Southern States of India |
| Joydev Kenduli Mela | Bouls ,a community plays music and sing devotional songs in this Kenduli fair. To enjoy this fair people from Birbhum gather together. | Organized at the Radhavinod temple in the month of Magh celebrated on 14th January 2023 | Birbhum, West Bengal |
| Pongal | Prominent harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. It’s an Indian version of Thanks giving to mother nature | Celebrated on 14th January 2023 | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Bhogali Bihu | Bhogali Bihu is celebrated on the month of January. There are 3 different kinds of Bihu celebrated in Assam. It is also a harvest festival. | 15th January 2023 | Assam, Tamil Nadu |
| Greatest Earth Literary Show | Known as Jaipur Literature Festival, awaited by the book lovers worldwide. | Organized by Jaipur Virasat Foundation on 19th January 2023 | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Modhera Dance Festival | To honour the famous Solanki Empire of Gujarat. It is also known as the Uttrardh Mahotsavor Modhera Utsav, a combination of music, dance, art and culture | Organized by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited on 19th January 2023 | Modhera Temple, Gujarat |
| Republic Day | To celebrate the 74th Republic Day of our country, India. To commemorate the enactment of the Constitution of India. | Indian Government on 26th Republic Day | India |
