Festivals

Ladakh is all set to welcome travelers with a breathtaking burst of color as the Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 kicks off from April 11 to May 4. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Ladakh, this annual springtime celebration aims to promote sustainable

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

Kerala’s scenic coastal town of Varkala is all set to host the second edition of the International Surfing Festival from April 10 to 13 at Edava Beach. Organized by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) along with the Thiruvananthapuram District Tourism

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

Eid-Ul-Fitr, observed on March 31 and April 1, marks the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasts, and charity. The celebration starts with a special mosque prayer, followed by family gatherings, gift exchanges, and joyous meals. The spirit of Eid is focused on

Gangaur, celebrated on March 31, is a vibrant festival dedicated to Goddess Gauri, symbolising marital bliss and fertility. Women observe fasting and prayers for their husbands’ well-being, while unmarried girls pray for a good spouse. The festival features colourful processions, folk dances,

Holi, celebrated across India, is a festival that symbolizes joy, unity, and the arrival of spring. Known for its colour-throwing celebrations, the festival also features traditional rituals such as the Holika Dahan, where bonfires are lit to mark the triumph of good