Festivals

Maha Shivratri, literally the Great Night of Shiva, is one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivals, celebrated this year on 15 February. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the day symbolises spiritual renewal, inner stillness, and the triumph of light over ignorance. Across India, devotees

Christmas in India unfolds like a travel story painted in light, music and warm hospitality. Despite being a minority-observed festival, Christmas here feels remarkably widespread — celebrated in churches and city squares, in small towns and along the coastline, on decorated streets

The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually in November, celebrates the breathtaking beauty of the cherry blossom trees in Meghalaya, India. This vibrant festival showcases stunning pink blooms that transform the landscape into a picturesque paradise. Visitors can enjoy a variety of

The Hornbill Festival, one of India’s most vibrant and culturally rich celebrations, takes place annually in the mesmerizing state of Nagaland. Known as the “Festival of Festivals,” this grand event is a living testament to the diverse and fascinating traditions of the

As the monsoon fades and autumn drapes India in a golden hue, Dussehra—also called Vijayadashami—arrives like a flame of hope. At its heart lies the timeless tale of Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana, a story that has traveled through

Durga Puja arrives like a slow sunrise—ceremonial, luminous, and alive. Rooted in ancient myth, it commemorates Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, a timeless ode to the triumph of good over evil. The festival opens with Mahalaya, a day of invocation when the

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