Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport that is played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day. The event takes place annually from January to July, with the first Jallikattu held in Palamedu near Madurai on January 15, followed by the world-famous “Alanganallur-Jallikattu” in Alanganallur, …
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The Hampi Festival is an annual celebration held in the first week of November in Hampi, a city that was once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. The city is located 353 km from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. This festival, also known as the Vijaya Utsav of Karnataka, is …
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The Hemis Gompa is known for its biggest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, where a memorable festival is celebrated. This festival brings in hundreds and thousands of devotees, villagers and tourists, making it a home for several hundreds of monks. Even though the festival is celebrated for only two days in …
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Rath Yatra is a famous chariot festival celebrated in the coastal town of Orissa in eastern India. It is held at the Puri Jagannath temple and is known as one of the largest religious ceremonies in India. The festival celebrates Lord Jagannath, who is believed to be an avatar of …
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The largest cattle fair in Asia is held in Sonepur, a town located in northern Bihar on the banks of the Ganga river. The fair takes place on the full moon day of the month of Kartik, which falls in November. In ancient times, the Royal Rajahs and Nawabs used …
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The Konark Festival is an annual celebration of classical dance and music that takes place in the beautiful city of Konark, situated in the Indian state of Orissa. The festival is held every December in an open-air auditorium with the stunning backdrop of the Sun Temple, located on the Chandrabhaga …
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The Pushkar Fair is a famous festival celebrated every November in the small town of Pushkar, Rajasthan. It is located about 14 kilometers from Ajmer on the north-west side and is known for its dazzling colors and enjoyable activities that attract people from far and near villages. Pushkar is a …
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The Ka Pomblang Nongkrem festival is a five-day-long harvest festival celebrated in November by the Khasis, who live in Meghalaya. It is also known as Shad Nongkrem. People from all over the world gather in Smit, the capital of Khyrem Syiemship, near Shillong, to give thanks to the Goddess Ka …
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