| The colorful mosaic of Indian Festivals
and fairs-as diverse as the land, is an expression of the
spirit of celebration, that is an essential part of the country.
observed with enthusiam and gaiety, feativals are like gems,ornamenting
the crown of Indian culture. They are round-the-year vibrant
interludes in the mundane routine of life. Every season brings
along new festivals, each a true celebration
of the bounties of nature.And that's not all! The birthdays
of gods and goddesses,saints and prophets, great historical
happening and the advent of the New Year, all find expression
in colorful estivities.The same festival, though celebrated
differently in the various parts of the country, exhibits
an eternal harmony of sprit. Packed with fun and excitement,
festivals are occasions to clean and decorate houses, to get
togther with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts.
New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful
rhythm. It is a time for prayer, for pageantry and processions
List of Indians Festivals in 2008
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January
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| January 1 (Tuesday) |
New Year's Day |
All Over World |
| 5 (Saturday) |
Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday
(Sikh) |
All over India |
| 12 - 22 |
Dhanu Yatra |
Orissa, Bargarh |
| 14 (Monday) |
Pongal Festival |
Puducherry |
| 13 (Sunday) |
Lohri |
All over India |
| 14 (Monday) |
Makara Sankranti |
All over India |
| 09 (Wednesday) |
Muharram (Al Hijra) |
All over India |
| 21 - 22 |
Bikaner Camel Festival |
Rajasthan, Bikaner |
| 21 - 22 |
International Kite Festival
|
Andhra Pradesh, Shilpamaram |
| 26 (Saturday) |
Republic Day |
All over India |
February
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 2 - 4 Feb |
Goa Carnival |
Goa |
| 2 - 4 Feb |
Braj Festival |
Rajasthan |
| 12 - 16 Feb |
Elephant Festival |
Assam |
| 13 - 16 Feb |
Nagaur Fair |
Rajasthan, Nagaur |
| 16 (Saturday) |
Natyanjali Festival |
Tamil Nadu |
| 18 - 27 Feb |
Taj Mahotsav |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 19 - 21 Feb |
Konark Dance and Music Festival |
Orissa, Konark |
| 25 - 3 Feb |
Khajuraho Dance Festival |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 07 (Thursday) |
Chinese New Year |
All over India |
| 11 (Monday) |
Vasant Panchmi |
All over India |
| 14 (Thursday) |
Valentines Day |
All over India |
March
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 1 (Saturday) |
Karni Mata Fair |
Rajasthan |
| 6 (Thursday) |
Mahashivratri |
All over India |
| 12 (Wednesday) |
Sheetla Mata Fair |
Rajasthan |
| 15 (Saturday) |
Lathmar Holi |
Uttar Pradesh, Barsana Braj
Mathura |
| 21 (Friday) |
Good Friday |
All over India |
| 22 (Saturday) |
Holi |
North India |
| 23 (Sunday) |
Easter Sunday |
All over India |
| 20 (Thursday) |
Milad un Nabi (Birthday of
the Prophet) |
All over India |
| 22 (Saturday) |
Holla Mohalla |
All over India |
April
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 1 - 30 |
Bihu |
Assam |
| 1 (Tuesday) |
April Fools' Day |
Chandigarh |
| 3 (Thursday) |
Kaila Devi Fair |
Rajasthan |
| 7 (Monday) |
Telugu New Year |
Andhra Pradesh |
| 8 - 9 |
Gangaur Festival |
Rajasthan, Jaipur |
| 13 (Sunday) |
Baisakhi |
Punjab |
| 14 (Monday) |
Ram Navami Festival |
All over India |
| 14 - 20 |
Mahaveerji Fair |
Rajasthan |
| 14 (Monday) |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
All over India |
| 06 (Sunday) |
Bikrami Samvat (Hindu New
Year) |
All over India |
| 18 (Friday) |
Mahavir Jayanti |
All over India |
| 19 (Saturday) |
Hanuman Jayanti |
All over India |
| 27 (Sunday) |
Easter |
All over India |
May
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 13 (Tuesday) |
Thrissur Pooram |
Kerala, Thrissur |
| 20 (Tuesday) |
Buddha Purnima / Buddha Jayanti |
North India |
| 21 - 24 |
Buddha Jayanthi Festival |
Andhra Pradesh |
| 11 (Sunday) |
11 (Sunday) |
All over India |
June
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 1 - 31 |
Mango Festival |
Delhi |
| 1 (Sunday) |
Sindhu Darshan Festival |
Jammu and Kashmir |
| 15 (Sunday) |
Father's Day |
All over India |
July
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 1 - 31 |
Nag Panchami |
Maharashtra |
| 12 - 13 |
Hemis Festival |
Jammu and Kashmir , Ladakh |
| 16 (Wednesday) |
Rath Yatra |
Orissa, Puri |
| 18 (Friday) |
Guru Poornima |
All over India |
August
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 4 - 5 |
Teej Festival |
Rajasthan, Jaipur |
| 9 (Saturday) |
Nehru Trophy Boat Race |
Kerala, Alappuzha |
| 15 (Friday) |
Independence Day |
All over India |
| 16 (Saturday) |
Raksha Bandhan |
North India |
| 18 - 19 |
Kajli Teej |
Rajasthan |
| 24 (Sunday) |
Janmashthami |
All over India |
| 03 (Sunday) |
Friendship Day |
All over India |
| 19 (Tuesday) |
Parsi new Year |
All over India |
September
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 3 (Wednesday) |
Ganesh Chaturathi |
South India |
| 9 - 10 |
Ramdeora Fair |
Rajasthan |
| 12 (Friday) |
Onam |
Kerala |
| 15 (Monday) |
Ganesh Puja |
Orissa |
| 16 (Tuesday) |
Aranmula Boat Race |
Kerala, Chengannur |
| 29 (Monday) |
Navratri |
All over India |
| 02 (Tuesday) |
Ramadan Starts |
All over India |
| 05 (Friday) |
Teachers Day |
All over India |
October
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 2 (Thursday) |
Id-ul- Fitar (Ramzan) |
All over India |
| 1 (Wednesday) |
Kullu Dussehra |
North India |
| 2 (Thursday) |
Gandhi Jayanthi |
All over India |
| 9 (Thursday) |
Dussehra / Vijaya Dashmi |
All over India |
| 25 - 26 October |
Marwar Festival |
Rajasthan, Jodhpur |
| 14 (Tuesday) |
Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday |
All over India |
| 14 (Tuesday) |
Lakshmi Puja |
All over India |
| 18 (Saturday) |
Karwa Chauth |
North India |
| 28 (Tuesday) |
Diwali (Deepavali) |
All over India |
| 26 (Sunday) |
Dhan Teras |
All over India |
| 29 (Wednesday) |
Govardhan Puja |
All over India |
| 30 (Thursday) |
Bhai Duj |
All over India |
| 31 (Friday) |
Halloween |
All over India |
November
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 1 (Saturday) |
Haryana Day |
Haryana |
| 3 - 5 November |
Hampi Utsav |
Karnataka, Hampi |
| 5 - 13 November |
Pushkar Camel Fair |
Rajasthan, Ajmer |
| 8 - 18 November |
Kolayat Fair (Kapil Muni Fair) |
Rajasthan |
| 13 (Thursday) |
Guru Parab - Guru Nanak's
Birthday |
Punjab |
| 23 - 26 November |
Ellora Ajanta Dance Festival |
Maharashtra, Aurangabad |
| 14 (Friday) |
Children's Day |
All over India |
| 8 - 18 November |
Kolayat Fair (Kapil Muni Fair) |
Rajasthan |
| 13 (Thursday) |
Guru Parab - Guru Nanak's
Birthday |
Punjab |
| November 05 (Sunday) : |
Guru Nanak's birthday (Parkash)
|
Guru Nanak's birthday (Parkash)
|
| November 24 (Friday) : |
Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom
day |
Guru Nanak's birthday (Parkash)
|
December
| Date |
Fair
or Festival |
Place |
| 24 - 31 December |
Chennai Dance Festival (December
Season) |
Tamil Nadu, Chennai |
| 9 (Tuesday) |
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
All over India |
| 10 (Wednesday) |
Losar |
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh |
| 20 - 30 December |
Udupi Festival |
Karnataka |
| 25 (Thursday) |
Christmas |
All over India |
| 28 (Sunday) |
Mamallapuram Dance Festival
|
Tamil Nadu, Mamallapuram |
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