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India, the colourful and vibrant land of mythological tales, 36 crores Gods and Goddesses and a thousand beliefs, has evolved over centuries as a mystic land of festivals. Every festival is celebrated with gaiety, pomp and show. These colourful and happy festivals bind the people of the nation across various states and religions in a unique way and provide a spectacle that cannot be be experienced anywhere else in the world. Thousands of tourists visit India every year to get a taste of the culture. Every festival provides a unique and rewarding experience. There are a number of accommodations located all over the country.
| Date |
Festival |
Date |
Festival |
| January 1 |
New Year Begin |
July 31 |
Sankashthi Chaturthi |
| January 13 |
Lohri(Punjab) |
August 7 |
Raksha Bandhan |
| January 14 |
Makar Sankranti |
August 15 |
Janamashthami, Nag Panchami, Independence Day |
| January 14 |
Pongal |
August 22 |
Putrada Ekadashi, Jhulan Yatra |
| January 26 |
Indian Republic Day |
August 24 |
Harataalika Teej |
| February 1 |
Vasant Panchami |
August 25 |
Ganesh Chaturthee |
| February 8 |
JANAKI NAVAMI |
August 29 |
Radhaashthami |
| February 24 |
Mahashivaratri |
September 1 |
Hala Shashthi |
| February 26 |
AMALAKA EKADASHI |
September 5 |
Anant Chaturdashi |
| March 12 |
Holika Dahan |
September 6 |
Shraadha Paksha Begins |
| March 13 |
Holi(Dhulendi) |
September 7 |
Partyshana Parva |
| March 20 |
NAVROZE |
September 13 |
Onam(Kerala) |
| March 28 |
Chaitra Navaratri, Gudi Padwa |
September 14 |
Rishi Panchami |
| April 1 |
EASTER |
September 20 |
Shraadha Paksha Ends |
| April 4 |
Shree Ram Navami |
September 21 |
Navaratra Begins, MUHARRAM |
| April 9 |
Shree Mahavir Jayanti |
September 28 |
Saraswati Poojan,Durgaashthami |
| April 11 |
Shree Hanuman Jayanti |
September 29 |
Navaratra Ends |
| April 13 |
BAISAKHI Festival |
September 30 |
Dashera |
| April 14 |
Good Friday |
October 5 |
Sharada Poornima |
| April 18 |
CHITRAI FESTIVAL |
October 8 |
Karawachautha |
| April 28 |
Akshaya Triteeya, NRISIMHA JAYANTI |
October 17 |
Dhan Teras |
| May 10 |
Buddha Jayanti |
October 18 |
Narak Chaturdashi |
| May 16 |
GREESHM: JYAISHTHA- ASHADH |
October 19 |
Diwali |
| May 22 |
BUDDHA PURNIMA |
October 20 |
Govardhan Pooja |
| June 4 |
Ganga Dashahara |
October 21 |
Bhaiyya Dooja |
| June 5 |
Nirjala Ekadashi |
October 24 |
Valmiki Jayanti |
| June 27 |
VATA SAVITRI |
October 26 |
Chhatha Pooja |
| June 28 |
SNAN YATRA (BATHING FESTIVAL) |
October 31 |
Deva Prabodhani Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivaah |
| July 9 |
Guru Poornima |
November 4 |
KARTIK FESTIVALS, Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti |
| July 14 |
RATHA YATRA |
December 25 |
Christmas |
| July 23 |
Deva Shayani Ekadashi, Shravani Mela |
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| July 26 |
Harayali Teej |
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