STATES AND FESTIVALS OF INDIA
Art and Culture
INTRODUCTION
India’s cultural diversity is vividly reflected in its festivals. Every state celebrates a unique set of religious, tribal, seasonal and cultural festivals rooted in history, agriculture, ecology and belief systems.
ANDHRA PRADESH
• Ugadi – Telugu New Year (Chaitra month)
• Deccan Festival – 5-day cultural festival in Hyderabad
• Lumbini Festival – Buddhist heritage festival at Nagarjunasagar
• Visakha Utsavam – Tourism and cultural festival in Visakhapatnam
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
• Boori Boot – Harvest festival of Nyishi tribe
• Reh (Idu Mishmi) – Prosperity and harmony festival
• Oriah – Festival of Wancho tribe
• Mopin – Agricultural festival of Galo tribe
• Nyokum – Nyishi tribe festival (Earth and togetherness)
• Sanken – Water festival, New Year welcome
• Mohmol – Pre-harvest festival of Tangsa community
• Solung – Agricultural festival of Adi tribe
ASSAM
• Magh Bihu – Harvest festival (Jan–Feb)
• Bohag Bihu – Assamese New Year
• Dehing Patkai Festival – Eco-cultural festival
• Pragjyoti International Dance Festival – Classical dance event
BIHAR
• Chhath Puja – Sun worship festival
• Rajgir Dance Festival – Classical dance festival
• Bihula – Folk festival linked with snake worship
GUJARAT
• Uttarayan – International Kite Festival
• Modhera Dance Festival – Classical dance at Sun Temple
• Dangs Darbar – Tribal festival
• Vad Festival – Art & culture festival (Vadodara)
• Tarnetar Fair – Linked with Draupadi–Arjuna legend
GOA
• Ladainha – Thanksgiving festival
• Chovoth – Ganesh Chaturthi
HARYANA
• Surajkund Crafts Mela – Handicrafts & folk art festival
• Pinjore Heritage Festival – Cultural heritage promotion
HIMACHAL PRADESH
• Halda – Festival of lights (Lamas tribe)
• Nawala – Gaddi tribe thanksgiving to Lord Shiva
JHARKHAND
• Lawalong Mela – Cattle fair
• Bhadli Mela – Makar Sankranti fair
• Sohrai – Cattle worship festival
KARNATAKA
• Pattadakal Dance Festival – Classical dance festival
KERALA
• Onam – Harvest festival
• Vishu – Malayali New Year
• Thrissur Pooram – Temple festival
• Theyyam – Ritual dance festival
• Arthunkal Perunnal – Christian festival
MADHYA PRADESH
• Khajuraho Dance Festival – Classical dance
• Bhagoria Mela – Tribal matchmaking festival
• Lokrang – Folk art festival
MAHARASHTRA
• Kalidas Festival – Literary & cultural
• Chikoo Utsav – Fruit festival
• Pola – Bull worship festival
MEGHALAYA
• Ahaia – Winter festival of Garo Hills
MANIPUR
• Chavang Kut – Post-harvest festival
• Chumpha – Harvest festival of Tangkhul Nagas
MIZORAM
• Chapchar Kut – Spring harvest festival
NAGALAND
• Hornbill Festival – Festival of Festivals
ODISHA
• Bali Trutiya – Shaiva festival
• Bahuda Yatra – Return journey of Jagannath Rath Yatra
• Puri Beach Festival – Cultural & tourism festival
• Konark Dance Festival – Classical dance at Sun Temple
PUNJAB
• Lohri – Winter harvest festival
• Chhapar Mela – Folk fair
RAJASTHAN
• Ramdeoji Cattle Fair – Major cattle fair
SIKKIM
• Pang Lhabsol – Mountain deity festival
• Losoong – Sikkimese New Year
TAMIL NADU
• Pongal – Harvest festival
• Jallikattu – Traditional bull sport
TELANGANA
• Bathukamma – Floral festival
• Bonalu – Mother Goddess festival
• Peerla Panduga – Hindu–Muslim syncretic festival
TRIPURA
• Ker Puja – Boundary protection ritual
• Kharchi Puja – Worship of 14 deities
UTTARAKHAND
• Uttarayani Mela – End of winter fair
UTTAR PRADESH
• Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh – Classical music festival
• Taj Mahotsav – Mughal heritage festival
WEST BENGAL
• Kenduli Mela – Baul musicians’ gathering
JAMMU & KASHMIR
• Gurez Festival – Cultural festival of Gurez Valley
LADAKH
• Guru Tsechu (Stok) – Monastic festival
• Dosmoche – Mask dance festival
• Shachukul Gustor – Monastery festival
• Phyang Tsedup – Buddhist festival
• Chemrey Angchok – Monastic celebration
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