Shivratri: (Celebrated All over India): 
All over the country, shivratri is observed as the night, when lord Shiva dance the tandav - his cosmic dance. Fasts prayers mark the day & devotees throng the temples. The major Shaivite temples at Varanasi, Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh) & Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu) are noted for their special celebration. 

Shivratri Natyanjali Festival: (Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu):
Shavratri is the occasion for a five day long festival of classical dance &music at Chidambaram. The magnificent temple dedicated to lord Shiva, built a thousand years ago, provides a beautiful back drop for the event.

Holi: (All over North India)  
In March, during spring, comes Holi-the festival of colour. Celebrated all over North India, holi is a time to make merry. People smear each other with coloured powder. Singing & dancing add to the gaity of the occasion. 

In Anandpur Sahib, Sikhs celebrate a special festival Hola Mohalla on the day after holi. The display of ancient martial arts& mock battles , are part of this unique Sikh festival . 

The Holi celebration in Mathura & the small towns of Braj Bhoomi –the land of shri Krishna , are spectacular. The Rang Gulal Festival is celebrated for over a week with exuberant procession , songs &music ,Especially famous is the Lathmaar Holi of Barsana & Nandgaon. 

Elephant Festival: (Jaipur, Rajasthan)
A festival where elephants are the centers of attraction. The festival begins with a procession of elephants, camels and horses, followed by lively folk dancers. Elephant races, elephant-polo matches and a most interesting tug of war between elephants and men are all part of this spectacular event. 

Hoysala Mahotsava: (Belur-Halebid, Karnataka)
The dance festival held at Belur and Halebid is a magnificent event. The splendid Hoysala temples with their sculpture extravaganza make the perfect venue for this culture feast. 

Hoysala Mahotsava: (Belur-Halebid, Karnataka):
The dance festival held at Belur and Halebid is a magnificent event. The splendid Hoysala temples with their sculpture extravaganza make the perfect venue for this culture feast. 

Paltiliputra Mahotsava: (Patana, Bihar):Patna, an ancient city with a glorious past, celebrates its rich heritage with this lively festival. 

Jhansi Festival: (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh): This week-long annual event is a display if the arts, crafts and culture of a splendid city – Jhansi. The cultural programs include folk songs, dances, mushairas and ghazals. Good Friday: (All over India):Good Friday is observed by Christians nationwide with special services in the churches. 
Ellora Festival: (Aurangabad,Maharashtra)
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS IN APRIL 
       

Mewar Festival: (Udaipur, Rajasthan): 
An exhilarating welcome to spring, this festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani songs, dances, processions, devotional music and   fireworks displays. It is celebrated in the romantic city of Udaipur during the Gangaur Festival. A procession of colourfully attired women carrying the images of the goddess Gauri makes their way to Lake Pichola. An unusual procession of boats on the lake offers a fitting finale to this splendid celebration. 


 Baisakhi: (All over India)
 The Hindu New Year finds expressions in this exuberant festival, celebrated throughout India. Baisakhi celebrations in Punjab are   
 spectacular, as this is a very special day for the Sikhs. It was on this day that Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa. Robust  revelry and dancers perform the vigorous Bhangra to the rhythmic beat of the drums. In Kerala, the festival is known as Vishu. ‘Vishu kani’ – a display of grain, fruits, flowers, gold, new clothe and money, is viewed early in the morning to ensure a prosperous year ahead. Firework displays and the buying of new clothes are a part of the festivities.  Known as Rangali Bihu in Assam, the festival is celebrated with lively dances, music and feasting. 

Mahavir Jayanti: (All over India) 
The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, is observed by the Jain community. Special prayers are offered at temples and shrines. 
Ramnavami: (All over India)
The anniversary of Lord Rama’s birth is celebrated as Ramnavami by the Hindus. The epic ‘Ramnayana’ is read for eight days preceding the festival.

 

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