Festivals

Ganesh Chaturthi (27 August 2025)

Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of prosperity and wisdom, is a prominent figure on the exterior walls of South Indian temples in Kerala. Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival honouring Ganesha’s birth, starts on the fourth day of Bhadrapada (August-September) in the Hindu
August 13, 2025

Janmashtami, India and Nepal (16th August)

Janmashtami, celebrated this year on 16th August 2025, is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals in India and Nepal, marking the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The festival is steeped in devotion, symbolizing the triumph of
July 22, 2025

Teej (July 27)

Teej is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated primarily by women across northern and western India, especially in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. Marking the onset of the monsoon season, Teej honours the divine union of Goddess Parvati and
June 20, 2025

Thrissur Pooram ( 6 May)

Thrissur Pooram, held every May in Kerala, is one of India’s most dazzling temple festivals. It celebrates the annual gathering of deities from nearby temples to the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur — a tradition started by Maharaja Rama Varma in the 18th
April 14, 2025

Baisakhi (April 13)

Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13, is a harvest festival in Punjab, also commemorating the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The festival is marked by dances like Bhangra and Gidda, bonfires, and traditional foods. It’s a time
March 11, 2025
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