Celebrate Diversity:
India and its neighboring regions come alive in 2024-25 with a vibrant array of festivals, summits, and cultural gatherings. From the colorful Shigmo Festival in Goa to the serene Sagadawa Festival in Sikkim, these events showcase rich traditions, community spirit, and unique heritage. Whether you’re a traveler, culture enthusiast, or local, this guide makes it easy to explore and remember these celebrations.
Festivals in North and Northeast India
| Festival | Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Newkom Yulo Festival 2025 | Arunachal Pradesh | Tribal culture celebration |
| Cheiraoba Festival 2025 | Manipur | Manipuri New Year festivities |
| Sarhool Festival 2025 | Jharkhand | Nature worship and tribal dances |
| Apricot Festival 2025 | Ladakh | Apricot harvest celebration |
| Khongjom Festival 2025 | Manipur | Historical commemoration |
| Herath Festival 2025 | Kashmir | Kashmiri Pandit festival |
| Chapchar-Kut Festival 2025 | Mizoram | Spring festival with folk dances |
| Pangsau Pass International Festival | Arunachal Pradesh | Cross-border cultural exchange |
| Memong Festival, Behdienkhlam Festival | Meghalaya | Indigenous rituals and dances |
| Eaglenest Bird, Longte, Gorsum Kora | Arunachal Pradesh | Birdwatching and cultural events |
| 25th Hornbill Festival, Rusoma Orange Festival | Nagaland | Music, crafts, and orange harvest |
| Mera Houchongba Festival, Ningol Chakoba Festival | Manipur | Unity and family bonding |
| Amur Falcon Festival, Khongjom Day | Manipur | Bird migration and historical day |
| Ambubachi Mela, Chandubi, Kati Bihu Festival | Assam | Spiritual, lake, and harvest events |
| Jaskar, Hemis, Apricot Blossom Festival | Ladakh | Buddhist rituals and blossoms |
| Sagadawa Festival | Sikkim | Buddhist festival honoring Buddha |
Festivals in South and West India
| Festival | Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Madhavpur Ghed Mela 2025 | Gujarat | Cultural fair with folk arts |
| Attukal Pongal 2025 | Kerala | Women-centric harvest festival |
| Shigmo Festival 2025 | Goa | Spring festival with parades |
| Thaipusam Festival 2025 | Tamil Nadu | Devotional piercings and processions |
| Jadaya Swamy Festival 2025 | Tamil Nadu | Local deity worship |
| Bali Padyami Festival | Karnataka | Deepavali celebrations |
| Saddula Bathukamma Festival | Telangana | Floral festival for women |
| Chithirai, Vaikasi Visakam, Thaipoosam, Jallikattu | Tamil Nadu | Temple festivals and bull-taming |
| Kharchi Puja Festival | Tripura | Worship of fourteen deities |
Festivals in East and Central India
| Festival | Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Jatra Festival 2025 | Tripura | Folk performances and rituals |
| Sambhar Festival | Rajasthan | Salt lake cultural event |
| Boita Vandana, Bali Jatra, Nuakhai Festival | Odisha | Boat festival, trade fair, harvest |
| 10th International Forest Fair | Madhya Pradesh | Forest conservation and culture |
Festivals in Delhi and Neighboring Regions
| Festival | Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Festival 2025 | New Delhi | Disability inclusion event |
| Adi Festival 2025 | New Delhi | Tribal culture showcase |
| 1st Bodoland Festival, Phool Walon Ki Sair Festival | New Delhi | Bodo culture and flower procession |
| 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival | New Delhi | Military history and displays |
| 22nd / 23rd Divya Kala Mela | New Delhi / Vadodara | Art and craft by differently-abled |
Festivals in Neighboring Countries
| Festival | Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Ghode Jatra Festival 2025 | Nepal | Horse parade and cultural events |
| Tihar Festival, 20th Jajmandu Music Festival | Nepal | Festival of lights and music |
| Nagusaba Gorang Festival | Bali | Balinese rituals and offerings |
Festivals in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir
| Festival | Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Igas Bagwal, Jauljibi Fair, Phuldei Festival | Uttarakhand | Folk dances, trade fair, spring rites |
| Kheer Bhawani, Jhiri Fair, Kashur Riwaj Festival | J & Kashmir | Temple worship, fair, cultural showcase |
| Flying Festival | Himachal Pradesh | Paragliding and adventure event |


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