Top 12 Festivals Enjoy in India in February 2024

By - December 2, 2023 - February, Festivals, India

India celebrated for its ‘Unity in Diversity’, is a vibrant tapestry of varied religions, cultures, and communities living in harmony. This unique blend of diversity is what draws tourists to the country, as people from different backgrounds come together to celebrate each festival with immense enthusiasm and joy.

February, like other months, holds its cultural significance with various fascinating festivals. If you’re planning a trip during this month, immersing yourself in these celebrations can add an extra layer of richness and uniqueness to your journey.

Here is the list of the 12 Most Famous Festivals and Events in India in February:

1. Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri, a widely celebrated festival in India, falls on 8th March 2024. This significant Hindu event is especially revered by devotees of Lord Shiva. The night of Maha Shivratri holds immense spiritual importance, marked by various rituals and celebrations in Shiva temples worldwide. More read information: Celebration of the Maha Shivratri in India

Devotees traditionally stay awake throughout the night, engaging in periodic rituals. Temples are beautifully decorated with small earthen lamps and garlands. Notably, unique festivities take place in locations like Ujjain, Guwahati, Haridwar, Srisailam, Junagadh, and Khajuraho, drawing large crowds of worshippers and visitors.

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2. Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Mumbai

This festival will take place between 20th Jan to 28th Jan 2024. It is organized in the Bollywood city of “Mumbai”. Kala Ghoda festival is one of the largest multicultural festivals. There is no entry fee for this festival. It is open to everyone. A lot of known celebrities come to participate in these proceedings.

There are several types of food stalls, music gigs, dance performances, art displays, plays, etc. to take the best care of the needs of visitors. This is a festival worth to be experienced. Plan your tour such that you don’t miss this amazing lifetime opportunity. Read More: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival – Date, Timing, Venue All Details.

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3. Surajkund International Crafts Fair

Surajkund International Crafts Fair

SurajKund is considered one of the largest exhibitions of art and craft in the entire world. This festival will be organized between 02nd Feb to 18th Feb 2024 in Faridabad, New Delhi. It is a good place to enjoy international local crafts and regional traditions. Millions of locals and tourists visit this Mela.

It is a place of display with a diverse range of masterpieces, handicrafts, and handlooms. Besides the exhibition, you will find several artists to give performances in the open-air theaters. You will also get to enjoy several joy rides, delectable, and other sorts of attractions at this place. Read more details: Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2023

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4. Udaipur World Music Festival

Udaipur World Music Festival

Udaipur Music Festival is celebrated between 11th Feb 2023 to 13thFeb, 2023. It is a festival that showcases several cultural events and programs. Nearly 150 artists comprising singers and musicians from all parts of the world will gather in one place.

The festival highlights spectacular musical performances and Carnatic music recitals. The morning performances comprise romantic songs, and the afternoon performances involve soothing melodies and music. Evening performances are presented by trained youths who demonstrate electric band, fusion, and a lot more.

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5. Matho Nagrang Festival

Matho Nagrang Festival in Leh Ladakh

This festival is very popular among people in Leh Ladakh. It is going to happen between 23rd Feb 2024 to 24th Feb 2024 in Matho Monastery. Matho Nagrang is a cold desert where this Buddhist festival is celebrated. It helps in invoking the divinity in people to solve their issues and forecast the future. There is a ritual to keep two monks in seclusion who will contemplate for close to two months to invoke divine energy.

This is a fabulous festival that is lively and full of colors. Monks from varying areas of India also come to the place to witness the festivities. February to March is the time when the snow starts to melt away and give vibrant color to the mountains. So, by being a part of this festival you enjoy the spectacular celebration as well as learn about your future.

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6. Alwar Festival

Alwar Festival

The Alwar festival is a three-day celebration that is organized in Alwar city between 13th Feb to 15thFeb, 2023. When you attend this festival, you will see the vast culture and traditions of the place that you have only heard of to date. Some of the astonishing attractions of the fest are fancy dress competitions, fairs, flower

shows, sketching competitions, film shows, and elephant polo. This is the best time to buy several interesting souvenirs. The festival provides several artisans together to demonstrate their antiques and masterworks.

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7. Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Rajasthan, Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Various festivals are organized in Rajasthan before the arrival of the scorching summer season. February is the best time to attend several popular festivals in different states of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer Desert Festival is one of them. It is organized in Jaisalmer between 22nd Feb to 24th Feb 2024. The weather at this time is very pleasant. Explore the Complete Guide About Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2024.

Jaisalmer festival is distinctive and amusing. It involves a lot of proceedings. You will be dazzled to see a wide range of unique competitions such as the Best Moustache competition, a Mr. Desert Pageant competition, and a Turban tying competition. This festival is organized close to the majestic Jaisalmer Fort which makes it a perfect setting.

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8. World Sufi Festival

World Sufi Festival, Jodhpur

This festival happens in Nagaur close to the Nagaur fort. People who are willing to attend this festival in the coming year should book their dates between 23rd Feb to 25th Feb 2024. During the festival, the palace is beautifully adorned and illuminated with five thousand oil lamps. This creates a captivating ambiance. The celebration of the festival involves dance, poetry, music, fashion, art, film, and a lot more.

World Sufi festival is organized to celebrate the long heritage of the “Sufi religion”. Several Sufi artists and craftsmen from different parts of the globe visit India especially to be a part of this grand festival. The Sufi festival is extended to the blue city of “Jodhpur”, where the celebrations continue for two days in Mehrangarh Fort. People enjoy music while staying in their tents. This is such an incredible experience.

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9. Sarswati Puja, Basant Panchami

The festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated in schools and Hindu families as the birth anniversary of Saraswati Maa. Every year everyone celebrates this festival with great pomp. This festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Magh month. And according to history, it is a very auspicious day.

In temples also, worship is organized on these days. And poojas are also organized in homes. Special pooja pandals are also organized during this period. And there Mother Maa Saraswati is worshiped.

Because Maa Saraswati is considered the goddess of learning and knowledge. And this festival is now being celebrated as a Hindu festival all over the world. With this, this festival has also become very popular in India. All the people who are not related to art, literature, science, or any other field, celebrate the festival of Basant Panchami.

Read the full details guide: Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja 2024 – Why We Celebrate?

10. Elephanta Festival

Elephanta Festival, Mumbai

Elephants Caves is a beautiful tourist destination and a UNESCO heritage site in Mumbai. It is a two-day festival that is conducted between 13th Feb to 15th, Feb 2023 close to the famous Gateway of India. The festival demonstrates the culture of Mumbai city with dance and music performances. Colorful celebrations and rituals are performed in the Lord Shiva temple located on the island.

Several kinds of music, dance, and drama performances happen that include dance performances by folk fishermen. Earlier the festival used to take place on Elephanta Island, however looking at the high number of participants and visitors, the venue has been changed to the Gateway of India.

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11. Pariyanampetta Pooram Kattakulam

Pariyanampetta Pooram Kattakulam

South India also hosts several festivals in February. Pariyanampetta Pooram Kattakulam is a popular festival that is celebrated for seven days from 20th Feb to 26th  Feb 2024.

This festival is held in Palakkad town in Kerala. You can enjoy several folk dance forms, a parade of elephants, and arts, during the celebration. This encourages people from different parts of the country to attend the festival.

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12. Taj Mahotsav

Taj Mahotsav Agra

Taj Mahotsav is a ten-day-long festival that is celebrated near the Taj Mahal, in Agra. The date of this festival is decided to be 18th Feb to 27th Feb 2024. This festival is a grand demonstration of Indian tradition and culture. Read More: Complete Guide About Taj Mahotsav Festival 2024.

Not just locals, but people from distant shores also come to be a part of this festival. It is the ideal time for touring the city. The climate is generously cool and that makes it perfect for sightseeing. Read also: Agra’s Most Famous Tourist Places.

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Conclusion

February is a month where you will get to see a beautiful fusion of varied festivals from all parts of the country. Make sure you cover as many festivals on your India tour this month.

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