Kite Festival
07th January 2024 Inauguration at Ahmedabad
08th January 2024 Vadodara & Ahmedabad
09th January 2024 Kevadiya, Dwarka & Ahmedabad
10th January 2024 Surat, Rajkot & Ahmedabad
11th January 2024 Dhordo, Vadnagar & Ahmedabad
12th to 14th January 2024 Ahmedabad
Bikaner Camel Festival
Bikaner camel festival is an annual event, celebrated second Saturday & Sunday of January month. The festival is dedicated to the ship of the desert camel.
13th January and concluded on 15th January.
Lohri Festival
13 Jan 2024, 5:30 am – 14 Jan 2024, 5:30 am
Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. The significance and legends about the Lohri festival are many and these link the festival to the Punjab region. It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice.
Februvary
Surajkund Craft Mela
In 2024, the festivities last a fortnight from 2nd February, Friday to 18th February, Sunday
Carnival in Goa February 07 – midday, February 14
The Goa Carnival Festival is the largest carnival in India. It is a popular festival in Goa that has been celebrated since ancient times of the Portuguese in the late 18th century. Those people called it four days of eating, and dancing while having a fun-filled time.
Basant Panchami Wed, 14 Feb, 2024
Vasant Panchami, also rendered Vasanta Panchami and Saraswati Puja in honour of the Hindu goddess Saraswati, is a festival that marks the preparation for the arrival of spring
UDAIPUR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan from 9th Feb to 11th Feb
The City of Lakes sings a different tune come February. Udaipur plays host to the fourth edition of the Udaipur World Music Festival.
NAGAUR FAIR – 2024 Rajasthan from 15th Feb to 18th Feb
The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. Held every year between January and February, it is popularly known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur as this is where owners gather to trade animals.
Konark Dance and Music Festival from 18th Feb – February 23,
Konark Dance and Music Festival is an ideal festival with a unique identity which is more than enough to have a close interaction with the renowned national and international artistes. However, it is the best chance to witness the spiritual and aesthetic essence highlighting the cultural awareness of Orissa continuously for 3 days.
Khajuraho Dance Festival from 20th Feb – February 26,
Khajuraho Dance Festival is a marvelous representation of Indian Art & craft, culture, and tradition. Renowned artists of not only India but also of the world take part in the festival. Organized every year in the last week of February, the Khajuraho dance festival is one of the prime tourist attractions among visitors throughout the globe. This week-long event is aimed at promoting Indian classical dance styles such as Kathak, Bharathanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohniattam and Kathakali are some of the major dance forms performed here during the festival.
BHUBANESHWAR FAIR – 2024 Rajasthan from 20th Feb – 24th Feb
Baneshwar Fair is a popular tribal festival held in the Baneshwar Temple of Dungarpur. This festival, held on the full moon day of February or Magh Shukla Purnima, attracts a large number of tourists.
DESERT FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan from 22nd feb-24th feb
Once a year, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with a mesmerizing performance on the dunes in the form of the Desert Festival. The festival is organised by the Department of Tourism.
JAIPUR LITERATURE FEST- 2024 Rajasthan from 5th March – 14th March
Expanding the horizons of literature, the Jaipur Literature Festival taking place at the Diggi Palace, Jaipur from 10th to 14th March 2022 invites some of the finest writers rather, the crème de la crème of the literary landscape under one roof.
Mahashivratri 2024 will be observed on Friday, March 8, 2024. Fri, 8 Mar, 2024
JAIPUR JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
BRAJ HOLI – 2024 Rajasthan from 19th march to 29 March
The Braj festival in Rajasthan is held every year for two days in the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month, a few days prior to Holi. This festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna
DHULANDI FESTIVAL – 2024 March 25
Dhulandi Festival (Festival of Colours) is celebrated all over India a day after Holika Dahan and marks the beginning of spring. On this day, young and old alike play with colours and water, and the celebrations can last for the better part
RAJASTHAN FESTIVAL- 2024 from March 27th to 30th
Bright, multihued, and the ‘Land of Kings’ – Rajasthan, celebrates its foundation day in a radiant and invigorating event. Celebrated as Rajasthan Festival – will be celebrated in Jaipur and all over the State
GANGAUR FESTIVAL – 2024 from April 11th to 12th
Gangaur is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other, it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. “Gan” is a synonym for Lord Shiva & “Gauri” or “Gaur” stands for Goddess Parvati
MEWAR FESTIVAL – 2024 April 11th to 13th
To experience the colour and joy that fills the people of Rajasthan, visiting Udaipur during the Mewar festival is a highly recommended experience. The festival is observed to welcome the arrival of spring.
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SUMMER FESTIVAL – MT. ABU – 2024 May 10th to 12th
When the harsh summer beats down on the arid land of Rajasthan, its only hill station – Mount Abu provides more than respite as it comes alive with its unique two-day summer festival.
TEEJ FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan August 7th to 8th
Teej refers to all the monsoon festivals observed particularly in the western and northern states of India. The festivals celebrate the bounty of nature, the arrival of the monsoon, greenery, and birds with social activities, rituals & customs. The festival is mainly for women and includes dancing, singing, getting together with friends and narrating stories, applying henna on hands and feet, wearing brightly colored lehariya saris, sharing festive foods, and playing under trees on swings on Haryali Teej.
KAJLI TEEJ – 2024 Rajasthan August 22nd to 23rd
The festival of Kajli Teej is unique to the city of Bundi. A dazzlingly theatrical and lively event, it is held every year in the month of Bhadra (July-August). This week-long celebration filled with gaiety and fanfare pays homage to Goddess Uma by the seekers of marital bliss and love.
Kerala Travel Mart
The 12th edition of Kerala Travel Mart is to be held from September 26-29 in 2024. The 12th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM-2024) will be held on four days from September 26 next year at Kochi
DUSHERA FAIR – 2024 Rajasthan from October 12th – 24th
Dussehra is a Hindu festival celebrated all over the country. As the name suggests, it is the ‘Tenth Day’ of the fierce battle fought; when Lord Rama killed King Ravana. This holy day marks the victory of good over evil. The Dussehra Festival of Kota is quite a unique experience for both, the residents and tourists.
MARWAR FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan from October 16th – 17th
The most popular festival in Jodhpur is the Marwar Festival. The two-day festival is held every year in the month of Ashwin (between September and October) in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan.
ABHANERI FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan from October 16th – 17th
‘Abhaneri festival’ is named after the village Abhaneri in the Dausa district which is around 90 km from Jaipur on the Agra road. This two-day festival has gained immense popularity amongst the tourists around the globe. This year, it will commence from 17th September to 19th September with various Rajasthani & local folk performances like Kachhi Ghori, Kalbeliya, Ghoomar, and Bhawai.
MOMASAR UTSAV- 2024 Rajasthan from Nov 3rd -5th
Momasar, a beautiful village near Bikaner, comes alive during a run up to Deepawali, with a festival like no other. A festival of Rajasthan’s living roots. Over 200 artists and artisans from all over Rajasthan participate in the two-day Momasar Utsav, a unique celebration of local traditions and art. Celebration flows through the streets and little alleyways of Momasar.
PUSHKAR FAIR – 2024 Rajasthan from Nov 9th -15th
The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) or Pushkar Mela, as it is locally known as, is an annual weeklong camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar between October and November.
CHANDRABHAGA FAIR – 2024 Rajasthan from Nov 14-16
Every year, the Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan welcomes thousands of visitors and participants from all over the nation. It is held at Jhalrapatan, situated at a distance of about six kilometers from Jhalawar, in the month of Kartik
BUNDI FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan from Nov 18-20
The Bundi Festival is celebrated in the month of Kartik (October-November) and includes several spiritual and traditional activities. It is a remarkable cluster of traditional art, culture, and craftsmanship
MATSYA FESTIVAL – 2024 Rajasthan from Nov 25-26
The Matsya festival of Alwar held in November over two days is the foremost of all fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. I
KOLAYAT FAIR – 2024 from Nov 27-28
The Kolayat Fair of Bikaner holds great importance for the locals who eagerly await it. Tourists also experience a great time as the fair is celebrated on an expansive scale. The festival is also called the ‘Kapil Muni fair’ and is held on ‘Kartik Poornima’