Unique Festivals in India

Hemis Festival

Hemis Celebration is one of the main Buddhist festivals in Ladakh. People at this celebration wear costumes, and sing and dance. The main attraction of the Hemis celebration is the special dance performed by Lamas.

Dahi Handi, Janmashtami

Dahi Handi is a vital part of Janmashtami festivity and it is a handi or earthen pot loaded up with dahi (curd), Makhan (margarine), ghee, desserts, and nuts, which is hung at a height.

Rural Olympics, Kila Raipur

Qila Raipur Sports Celebration, famously known as the Rustic Olympics, is held every year in Qila Raipur in Punjab, India. Games that are played include truck race, athletic occasions and rope pulling.

In February every year, participants come to Qila Raipur to see variety of bullocks, camels, canines, donkeys and different creatures.

Matho Nagrang Festival

The Matho Monastery celebrates a two day celebration where local residents wear their colorful costumes and take part in lively dance performances.This lively festival brings the community together, offering them both joy and happiness at the same time.

Onam

Onam is a harvest festival and a cultural celebration linked to Hinduisim. There are widespread acttivites and the very famous one is the Onam boat race.

Sao Joao

San Juanv or São João is a yearly Catholic celebration celebrated on 24th June in Goa, India. As per custom, people first attend the mass in the church and then youthful Goan Catholic men jump into and swim in nearby wells, streams, and lakes as a recognition for holy person John the Baptist.

India is known for its rich cultural diversity, and there are numerous festivals celebrated across the country. From spiritual festivals to colorful festivals, India has a rich diversity of festivals. Each month of Indian Holiday calendar has a bunch of festivals.

We have covered the list of famous festivals in India below.