India is like a big, colourful quilt. Each piece is different, but they all fit together to make one beautiful country. This is what people mean when they say “Unity in Diversity”. Just like every patch on a quilt is unique, every Indian festival is special in its way. These festivals are like big parties that show what Indian culture is all about.
When festival time comes, every house is filled with happiness and celebration. So, you can say that festivals are like a mirror that reflects what India is truly like.
10 Famous Festival in September 2024: Dates and How to Celebrate
Every month, different festivals are happening all over India. No matter where you are, these events bring everyone together. So, we’re going on a hunt to find the best festivals happening in September. Let’s check out the list.
1. Ganesh Chaturthi
India’s well-known and most celebrated festival is any there means, it is Ganesh Chaturthi. It is very popular and people on that day celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesh. This festival will be celebrated for 14 days long from the day of Ganesh Chaturdasi to Ananta Chaturdasi.
From the day of the beginning to the end, celebrations will extend sky-high. From small idols to mighty and majestic idols, many will be set in the streets or major centers and performs poojas. Every day with different cultural activities and performances, people will celebrate the festival grandly.
Even houses will be decorated lavishly to welcome Lord Ganesh. Different poojas and several food preparations will be done to satisfy Lord Ganesh’s visit to the homes. At last, after 14 days, Lord Ganesh will be dropped into the waters. With that, the festival comes to an end. Simply, Ganesh Chaturthi is a wonderful and colorful festival to be a part of.
You can read our separate blog in detail All about Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in India.
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Date 2024: September 7, 2024.
Ganesh Chaturthi’s major celebrated regions: are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
2. Leh Ladakh Festival:
The entire Ladakh celebrates this festival with utmost joy and happiness. It is an annual festival in Ladakh. It is a simple yet colorful and beautiful festival to experience in Ladakh. The festival is all about different cultural activities, processions, dancing, singing, and many more. All communities and sects of Ladakh gather to march to the Leh Market. There the festival begins with music, dance, etc.
At Polo Ground, all cultural activities will be stopped. Then, masked dances, archery competitions, and music activities will take place. The local dressing style and the cultural activities they perform are the major highlights of the festival. A worthy visit festival to experience a lot.
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Festival Date 2024: 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 – 7 SEPTEMBER 2024
Leh Ladakh major celebrated regions: All parts of Ladakh.
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3. Neelamperoor Padayani:
Neelamperoor Padayani is one of Kerala’s popular festivals held in the Alappuzha region. It is a wonderful and interesting festival in that region. This festival is very prominent for Buddhists in Kerala. In the Malayalam month called Chingam, this festival will be celebrated. The major attraction of the festival is the Kettukazhcha ritual. It is an interesting ritual where different large effigies will be made. They will be displayed in the temple.
Different mythological characters like Ravana, Yakshi, and Bhima, will be made into effigies. It is a wonderful attraction to the festival. In the end, they will march these effigies to the town outskirts with utmost celebrations. All these effigies procession is called Annamkettu. To witness festivals like these, visit Alappuzha.
Neelamperoor Padayani Date 2024: 14th September 2024.
Major celebrated regions: Alappuzha region of Kerala.
4. Ziro Festival:
Ziro is a lovely valley of Arunachal Pradesh everywhere settled with greenery and tranquil space. In such a lovely destination, a popular music festival will be conducted every year in September. For music lovers, it is a great feast to enjoy among 100s of music bands. In 2012, this music festival culture was started, and then it was a grand success. From that day, it attracted a large number of artists and music lovers too.
This festival longs for 3 days and it is organized by the Ziro valley’s Apatani people. It is a wonderful fest for music lovers to enjoy the three days. Some of the famous artist bands such as Dualist Inquiry, Pratik Kuhad, Nicholson, Tetseo Sisters, etc are the famous bands of the fest. Read Also: 20 Beautiful Places to See in Arunachal Pradesh
Ziro Festival Date 2024: September to be announced
Major celebrated regions: Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
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5. Pang Lhabsol Festival:
It is a different and interesting festival to know about it. Pang Lhabsol is a famous festival celebrated in Sikkim to impress Mount Khagchendzonga. It is like celebrating a festival to respect nature. The locals believe it is the guardian power of the region. For three days long, the festival will take place. The complete three days of music, dance, and celebrations make the festival joyful and colorful.
Different processions and acts of the festival stand as major attractions. Masked warrior dance, Pangtoed dancer processions, etc are famous to witness. Most of all these take place in the Royal Chapel Monastery. Pang Lhabsol is a small and beautiful festival to witness in Sikkim.
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Pang Lhabsol Date 2024: 18 Sept August 2024.
Major celebrated regions: Entire Sikkim.
6. Abhaneri Festival:
In a small village called Abhaneri, this festival is celebrated. It is very close to Jaipur just 90km away. Even if it is celebrated in a small village, the celebrations and the exhibition of arts make the festival grandeur. Being located in Rajasthan, here you can see the opulence and grandiosity of Rajasthan culture. Starting from dances to the exhibition of arts and crafts and many will attract you.
The major highlights of the festival are the Kalbelia dance, puppet shows, Langa singing, Kachhi Ghodi dance, etc. To witness the Rajasthani festival’s cultures and traditions, the Abhaneri festival is the best choice. More information about the Rajasthan Abhaneri Festival
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Abhaneri Festival Date 2024: 17th September to 19th September 2024.
Major celebrated regions: Abhaneri village and surroundings.
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7. Pola Festival:
Simply, we can say that this festival is the connection between farmers and their bulls. This festival is celebrated to respect the hard work of bulls helping farmers in different ways.
During the festival, bulls will be decorated with beautiful ornaments and special prayers will also be performed. The day the bulls get good food to eat. On a new moon day, Pithori Amavasya day this festival will be celebrated.
With this festival, we can see the true and selfless connection between farmers and their cattle. In some villages, competitions will also be held. Also read Top 15 Places to Visit in Maharashtra.
Pola Festival Date 2024: 2 September 2024.
Major celebrated regions; are Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
8. Gowri Habba:
It is a famous festival for women to follow to please Goddess Gowri also known as Goddess Parvati. Before the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, this festival will come. On this day women will perform poojas and Swarna Gowri Vratha to Goddess Gowri. For good married and prosperous life, women will do the poojas to the Goddess Gowri. In the Northern states, this festival is also known as Hartalika Teej.
It is believed that on this day Goddess Gowri will visit the homes. That’s why women will prepare different types of food varieties to satisfy Goddess Gowri. After the day, Ganesh Chaturthi will fall on.
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Gowri Habba Date 2024: 6th September 2024.
Major celebrated regions: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
9. Teachers’ Day
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday is celebrated in India on Teachers’ Day. During this day, schools organize many events and activities, and students give various gifts to teachers. There are also many plays and dramas in which students take on the role of a school teacher for a day.
10. Onam Festival
Onam is a major festival in Kerala, India. The Onam Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in India on the first day of the month of Chingam (Kumbham) by people belonging to the various communities living in the state of Kerala.
Onam Festival is a special festival that celebrates the return of King Mahabali. It is celebrated in various parts of India annually. The festival falls on the first day of the Malayalam month of Chingam (August/September).
The festival usually lasts for 10 days, and it is a time for family reunions, food celebrations, and cultural events. In 2024, the Onam festival will start on 5th Sept 2024 and ends on 17th Sept 2024. Read details about the Onam festival how it’s celebrated and what activities.
It is all about a few famous festivals that fall in September to celebrate. Festivals are like the standing walls of Indian culture. So we have to habitat our Indian culture to the next generations by following our religious festivals.
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