{"id":7372,"date":"2020-03-29T03:04:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T03:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=7372"},"modified":"2026-01-12T08:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:19:35","slug":"famous-tourism-festivals-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Famous Tourism Festivals in India 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India is a land of festivals that harmoniously coexist with people from different faiths. The wide variety of festivals held in India represents its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/cultural-tours\/\">rich culture and traditions<\/a>. The most exciting of which are listed below, are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/festival-tours\/\">Indian festivals and celebrations<\/a>. <strong>Although the festivities take place throughout the year, between October and January the time is ripe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#list-of-tourism-festivals-in-india-you-must-attend\" >List of Tourism Festivals In India You Must Attend:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#1-jaisalmer-desert-festival-rajasthan\" >1. Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#2-khajuraho-dance-festival-madhya-pradesh\" >2. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Madhya Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#3-bihu-festival-assam\" >3. Bihu Festival, Assam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#4-hornbill-festival-nagaland\" >4. Hornbill Festival, Nagaland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#5-onam-kerala\" >5. Onam, Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#6-pongal-tamil-nadu\" >6. Pongal, Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#7-durga-puja-west-bengal\" >7. Durga Puja, West Bengal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#8-goa-carnival-goa\" >8. Goa Carnival, Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#9-losar-festival-ladakh\" >9. Losar Festival, Ladakh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#10-puri-rath-yatra-odisha\" >10. Puri Rath Yatra, Odisha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#11-thaipusam-festival-tamil-nadu\" >11. Thaipusam Festival, Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#12-pushkar-fair-rajasthan\" >12. Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#13-international-kite-festival-gujarat\" >13. International Kite Festival, Gujarat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-tourism-festivals-in-india\/#14-rann-utsav-gujarat\" >14. Rann Utsav, Gujarat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list-of-tourism-festivals-in-india-you-must-attend\"><\/span>List of Tourism Festivals In India You Must Attend:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>To give you a precise idea of all India&#8217;s festivals in 2026<\/strong>\u00a0and their dates, here is information that is important to you before you start! You will also be told about the significance of India&#8217;s popular festivals!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-jaisalmer-desert-festival-rajasthan\"><\/span>1. Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jaisalmer-Desert-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jaisalmer-Desert-Festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jaisalmer-Desert-Festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jaisalmer-Desert-Festival-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jaisalmer-Desert-Festival-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rajasthan-tours\/\">Rajasthan<\/a> sandy dunes live with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/jaisalmer-desert-festival\/\">Jaisalmer Desert Festival<\/a> each year, usually in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-enjoy-in-india-in-february\/\">February<\/a>. This is a rare display of vibrant folk culture. You will once there be greeted in traditional, colorful, and lively attires, by the folk singers, puppets, acrobats, fire dancers, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>There is a special place for desert vessels, and horses, among all these typical glitters. You will watch the camel polo and the camel decoration beside a camel run. You may also participate in events such as Tug of War or Matka Phod Run. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-jaisalmer\/\">20 Best Places To Visit In Jaisalmer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>January 30th to February 1st, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Jaisalmer Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/jaipur-bikaner-jaisalmer-jodhpur-itinerary-7-days.html\">7 Days Jaipur Bikaner Jaisalmer Jodhpur Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/jodhpur-jaisalmer-bikaner-jaipur-itinerary-6-days.html\">Jodhpur Jaisalmer Bikaner Jaipur Itinerary for 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/jaipur-pushkar-jodhpur-jaisalmer-bikaner-mandawa-tour.html\">Jaipur Jodhpur Jaisalmer Bikaner Mandawa Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-days-3-nights-jodhpur-jaisalmer-itinerary.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Jodhpur &amp; Jaisalmer Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/jaisalmer-jodhpur-2-nights-3-days-itinerary.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-jaisalmer-itinerary.html\">3 Days Jaisalmer Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-khajuraho-dance-festival-madhya-pradesh\"><\/span>2. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Madhya Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Khajuraho-Dance-Festival-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"Khajuraho Dance Festival, Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Khajuraho-Dance-Festival-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Khajuraho-Dance-Festival-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Khajuraho-Dance-Festival-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Khajuraho-Dance-Festival-Madhya-Pradesh-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/khajuraho-tours\/\">Khajuraho<\/a> is famous for its elegant temples and erotic sculptures that date from the 10th century A.D. This year&#8217;s Spring Festival will take place in A.D. 11th century and hosts a traditional dance festival in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/madhya-pradesh-tours\/\">Madhya Pradesh<\/a>. Reputed dance troops and prominent classic dancers from different corners of the world come together here for classical dance performances on the biggest stage. Check more details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/khajuraho-dance-festival-guide-date-attractions\/\">Khajuraho Dance Festival Guide: Date, Attractions &amp; Significance Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This comprises Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Mohini Attam, Chhau, Kathak, and Kuchipudi, among others. This is a weekly function and various classical dance programs are arranged every day. Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-khajuraho-temple\/\">Top 10 Facts About Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date:\u00a0<\/strong>February 20th to February 26th, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Madhya Pradesh Tour Itinerary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-khajuraho-itinerary.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Khajuraho Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-days-pachmarhi-tour-itinerary-from-nagpur.html\">Pachmarhi Trip Package from Nagpur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/khajuraho-and-bandhavgarh-tour-package.html\">Khajuraho &amp; Bandhavgarh Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-khajuraho-varanasi.html\">Delhi Agra Jaipur Khajuraho &amp; Varanasi Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gujarat-and-mp-tour-from-mumbai.html\">Gujarat and M.P Tour Package from Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-bihu-festival-assam\"><\/span>3. Bihu Festival, Assam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Biju-Festival-Assam.jpg\" alt=\"Biju Festival, Assam\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Biju-Festival-Assam.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Biju-Festival-Assam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Biju-Festival-Assam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Biju-Festival-Assam-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/assam-tours\/\">Assam<\/a>, Bihu is a series of three Assamese events that coincide with different phases of agriculture throughout the year. Bohag Bihu, Kongali Bihu, and Magh Bihu are split into the Bihu Festival.<\/p>\n<p>The 7-day Assamese New Year festival is held from the 14th of April and runs to the 16th of April, in Bohag Bihu or Rangoli Bihu. This time of year is when farmers begin to plow. Chat Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Mela Bihu, and Chera Bihu are some of the seven days of the Bohag Bihu. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-event-of-assam\/\">List of Most Famous Festivals &amp; Events of Assam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In mid-October, Kongali Bihu is being held. It is typically the time when the paddy fields are rising. The people of Asam pray for the health of the crop and seek safety from plagues and bad weather. Magh Bihu is held at the end of the harvest season during January. The food and leisure season is practically here. Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-assam\/\">Best Places to Visit in Assam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Assam Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-kaziranga-guwahati-tour-itinerary.html\">5 Days Itinerary for Kaziranga Guwahati<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-days-assam-and-arunachal-tour.html\">8 Days Assam &amp; Arunachal Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-guwahati-shillong-tour.html\">5 Days Guwahati Shillong Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-hornbill-festival-nagaland\"><\/span>4. Hornbill Festival, Nagaland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7382 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Hornbill-Festival-Nagaland.jpg\" alt=\"Hornbill Festival, Nagaland\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Hornbill-Festival-Nagaland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Hornbill-Festival-Nagaland-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Hornbill-Festival-Nagaland-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Hornbill-Festival-Nagaland-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hornbill Festival will be held annually in the first week of December by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/nagaland-tours\/\">State Government of Nagaland<\/a>. The week-long festival is an opportunity for the tribes of Naga and voyageurs from around the world. The celebration is structured in vibrant games, folk dance, songs, sports, and ceremonies during the festival. Read in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/hornbill-festival-nagaland\/\">Hornbill Festival Nagaland Guide with Things to Do<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To travelers, there are strong recollections of the traditional Nagaland art, with its paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures. If besides being a HARDCORE NON-VEG CONNOISSEUR, you&#8217;re a FOOD AFICIONADO, you&#8217;re going to love the Hornbill festival every day. Also, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-celebrated-in-nagaland\/\">11 Most Famous Festivals Celebrated in Nagaland<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date:\u00a0<\/strong>December 1 to December 10, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for North East India Tour:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-dzukou-valley-trekking-itinerary.html\">4 Nights 5 Days Dzukou Valley Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days North East India Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-north-east-tour-itinerary.html\">3 Nights 4 Days North East Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-north-east-india-tour-package.html\">8 Days North East India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-north-east-india-tour-package.html\">7 Nights 8 Days North East Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">7 Days North East India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Nights 7 Days North East Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/17-days-north-east-india-tribal-tour-itinerary.html\">16 Nights 17 Days North East Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-onam-kerala\"><\/span>5. Onam, Kerala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7383 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Kerala-Onam-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Kerala - Onam Festival\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Kerala-Onam-Festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Kerala-Onam-Festival-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Kerala-Onam-Festival-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Kerala-Onam-Festival-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first month of the Malayalam Calendar Onam is celebrated in the early months of Chingam. Onam is, in fact, four days in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a>. Onam&#8217;s second day is the most significant. Festivities begin about 10 days before this day on Atham, and floral arrangements are made in front of the house on the field. Find out More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/\">Onam Festival Kerala 2026: Date, Traditions, Activities, Story, and How to Celebrate?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Puli Kali, which is an uncommon yet colorful form of folk art, dance, music, and drama, is one of the main attractions during the Onam Festival. The Aranmula Snake Boat Race, feasting, electronics, and different styles of classical and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/south-india-tours\/\">southern Indian<\/a> dance are other activities that draw travelers. Also, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/\">10 Most Famous Festivals and Events of Kerala<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 \u2013 Tue, 25 Aug, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Kerala Holiday Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Kerala Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">Kerala Package 6 Nights 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-kerala-tour-package.html\">7 Days Karnataka &amp; Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-night-5-days-kerala-houseboat-backwater.html\">5 Days Kerala Houseboat Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">Kerala With Goa Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-kerala-tour.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-munnar-alleppey-itinerary.html\">Munnar Package 3 Nights 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-munnar-itinerary.html\">3 Days Munnar Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-pongal-tamil-nadu\"><\/span>6. Pongal, Tamil Nadu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pongal-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Pongal Festival, Tamil Nadu\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pongal-Festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pongal-Festival-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pongal-Festival-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pongal-Festival-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Tamil people celebrate Pongal&#8217;s harvest season in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tamilnadu-tours\/\">Tamil Nadu<\/a>. The ceremony lasts for 4 days, usually from 14 January until 17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-enjoy-in-india-in-january\/\">January<\/a><\/strong>. The Tamil word Pongal means crop plenty.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun, the primary source of energy for crops to rise, is celebrated primarily as a thank you. A big part of the Pongal festival is the symbolic practice of fresh boiling milk in a new clay pot at sunrise. Also, Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/\">Pongal Festival 2026 &#8211; Harvest Celebrations in South India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 \u2013 Sat, 17 Jan, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Tamil Nadu Travel Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-tirupati-madurai-rameshwaram-kanyakumari-itinerary.html\">6 Days Tamil Nadu Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-days-tirupati-tour-tinerary.html\">Chennai Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-pondicherry-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Pondicherry Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-days-2-nights-mahabalipuram-chennai-tour-packages.html\">3 Days Package for Mahabalipuram Chennai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-days-tirupati-itinerary-from-chennai.html\">2 Days Tirupati Package from Chennai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-ooty-kodaikanal-honeymoon-itinerary.html\">5 Days Ooty Kodaikanal Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-mysore-ooty-kodaikanal-from-bangalore.html\">6 Days Mysore Ooty Kodaikanal Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-durga-puja-west-bengal\"><\/span>7. Durga Puja, West Bengal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durga-Puja-West-Bengal.jpg\" alt=\"Durga Puja Festival, West Bengal\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durga-Puja-West-Bengal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durga-Puja-West-Bengal-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durga-Puja-West-Bengal-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durga-Puja-West-Bengal-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Durga Puja in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kolkata-tours\/\">Kolkata<\/a> celebrates the Bengalis and is 4-5-day parenthood among citizens of different castes and beliefs. The festival is locally also called <strong>&#8220;Akal Bodhan&#8221;,<\/strong> a special time for adoration. Mythology says that the normal time to adore Durga is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-to-enjoy-in-india-in-april\/\">April<\/a>, but Durga Mata was adored by Lord Rama for the sake of killing Ravana in this season.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what the implications are, Bengali people from all over the world meet with family and friends during the Durga Puja festival, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/west-bengal-tours\/\">West Bengal<\/a>. The colorful mood, art, and colors of the Bengalis are seen mainly in traditional clothing and temporary thematic and decorative pandals and idols from Durga. Durga is a goddess. Detail Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/durga-puja-in-kolkata\/\">Durga Puja in Kolkata; Why You Should Never Miss<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 \u2013 Wed, 21 Oct, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for West Bengal:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-darjeeling-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Darjeeling Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-darjeeling-and-gangtok-tour-package.html\">7 Days Darjeeling Gangtok Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/darjeeling-gangtok-tour-package-from-kolkata.html\">Darjeeling Gangtok Itinerary from Kolkata<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/1-night-2-days-sundarban-itinerary-from-kolkata.html\">Tour Itinerary from Kolkata to Sundarban<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-sundarban-tour-itinerary.html\">2 Night 3 Days Sundarban Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/1-days-sundarban-itinerary-from-kolkata.html\">1-Day Sundarban Itinerary from Kolkata<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gangtok-kalimpong-darjeeling-tour.html\">Gangtok Kalimpong Darjeeling 6 Days Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-goa-carnival-goa\"><\/span>8. Goa Carnival, Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Goa-Carnival-Goa.jpg\" alt=\"Goa Carnival, Goa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Goa-Carnival-Goa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Goa-Carnival-Goa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Goa-Carnival-Goa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Goa-Carnival-Goa-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is rooted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/goa-tours\/\">Goa&#8217;s<\/a> Protestant heritage of the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century. It is the local carnival edition that takes place before Mardi Gras worldwide. Saturday before Ash Wednesday the four-day celebration ends.<\/p>\n<p>It is the first day of fasting out of forty days of fasting\/meat avoidance before Easter according to Christianity. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/goa-carnival-festival-dates-celebrations-dance\/\">Goa Carnival<\/a> activities blend celebrations of various cultures, religions, and beliefs with many street displays. It concludes with a colorfully decorated parade similar to South America&#8217;s holiday parades. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sunburn-festival-goa-dates-ticket-attraction-music-dance\/\">Sunburn Festival Goa &#8211; Dates, Tickets, Attraction Music &amp; Dance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>February 13th to February 16th, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Goa Travel Itinerary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-goa-tour-itinerary.html\">Goa Package 2 Nights 3 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-honeymoon-tours-3-nights-4-days.html\">4 Days 3 Nights Goa Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-mumbai-goa-tour.html\">Goa Mumbai Travel Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-and-goa-trip.html\">Delhi Agra Jaipur Goa Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-losar-festival-ladakh\"><\/span>9. Losar Festival, Ladakh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7385 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Losar-Festival-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Losar festival, Ladakh\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Losar-Festival-Ladakh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Losar-Festival-Ladakh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Losar-Festival-Ladakh-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Losar-Festival-Ladakh-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/losar-festival-guide-india\/\">Losar Festival, Ladakh<\/a> is the largest festival in <strong>Tibet<\/strong> to mark the beginning of the New Year for Tibetans. There are large numbers of local people on the street praying and throwing fire torches, dancing, and singing.<\/p>\n<p>Over the 3 day celebrations, the monasteries, newly-painted buildings, new clothes, and new food fun are decorated. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-ladakh\/\">10 Most Popular Festivals and Events of Ladakh<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>February 18, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Check out the Itinerary for Ladakh:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-romantic-ladakh-trip-itinerary.html\">6 Days Ladakh Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-itinerary-leh-ladakh.html\">Ladakh Itinerary for 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">4 Nights 5 Days Ladakh Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Ladakh Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-leh-ladakh-tour-from-manali.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Ladakh Tour from Manali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/ladakh-with-turtuk-village-itinerary.html\">Ladakh 7 Days Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/\">For More Packages for Ladakh Click here&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-puri-rath-yatra-odisha\"><\/span>10. Puri Rath Yatra, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/odisha-tours\/\">Odisha<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7136 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rath-Yatra-Puri.jpg\" alt=\"Puri Rath Yatra, Odisha\" width=\"800\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rath-Yatra-Puri.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rath-Yatra-Puri-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rath-Yatra-Puri-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Rath-Yatra-Puri-20x10.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Chariot Festival in <strong>Puri<\/strong> is a meeting of Hindu peregrines and tourists from various parts of the world who are visiting India&#8217;s historic diorama, dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/jagannath-rath-yatra-puri-history-dates-and-highlights\/\">Lord Jagannath&#8230; the Puri Rath Yatra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Puri Rath Yatra is a saintly journey from Jagannath temple to Gundicha Temple, through Mausi Maa Temple, close to Balagandi Chaka in Puri on a richly decorated chariot of Lord Jagannath&#8217;s Hindu gods, Lord Balabhadra and Subhadra. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/jagannath-temple-puri-history-facts-and-other-interesting-details\/\">A Detailed Guide to the Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lord Jagannath and the rest of the Hindu deities live for nine days in the Gundicha temple and then return to the temple. This is a festival Bahuda Jatra is the way back to the Puri Rath Yatra. Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-orissa\/\">20 Best Places To Visit In Orissa (Odisha)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start-<\/strong> July 16, 2026 (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p><strong>End &#8211;<\/strong>July 24 or 25, 2026 (Estimated)<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for the Odisha Tour:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-trip-bhubaneswar-puri.html\">3 Days Bhubaneswar &amp; Puri Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-odisha-trip-itinerary.html\">5 Days Itinerary for Odisha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-orissa-heritage-tour-package.html\">5 Days Orissa Heritage Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-bhubaneshwar-puri-konark-tour.html\">6 Days Bhubaneswar Puri Konark Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-best-of-orissa-private-tour.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Orissa Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-days-odisha-cultural-tours.html\">8 Days Itinerary for Odisha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-nights-13-days-odisha-tribal-tours.html\">13 Days Orissa Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-thaipusam-festival-tamil-nadu\"><\/span>11. Thaipusam Festival, Tamil Nadu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Thaipusam-Festival-Tamil-Nadu.jpg\" alt=\"Thaipusam Festival, Tamil Nadu\" width=\"800\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Thaipusam-Festival-Tamil-Nadu.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Thaipusam-Festival-Tamil-Nadu-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Thaipusam-Festival-Tamil-Nadu-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Thaipusam-Festival-Tamil-Nadu-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Thaipusam Festival is a Hindu festival that commemorates the occasion of Parvati sending Murugan a <strong>&#8220;Spear&#8221;<\/strong> of the Vel so it could overcome the evil demon Soorapadman. It is an uncommon and unusual religious event, but common among southern Indians and travelers who love Indian culture&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Devotees perform several ceremonial acts during this religious event including fasting for 48 days, headache and procession with milk, and the popular Kavadicavadeeattam. Body piercing with lances is the most unique aspect of this religious event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, February 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Read: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-july-in-tamil-nadu\/\">Tamil Nadu Tour in July for Famous Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/tamil-nadu-in-june-best-place-to-visit-weather\/\">Tourist Destinations to See Tamil Nadu in June<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-places-to-visit-in-tamil-nadu\/\">Tamil Nadu&#8217;s Most Famous Places to Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/offbeat-destinations-of-tamil-nadu\/\">Top 7 Offbeat Places in Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-most-famous-temples-of-tamil-nadu\/\">Tamil Nadu&#8217;s Top 10 Most Famous Temples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-pushkar-fair-rajasthan\"><\/span>12. Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5001 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pushkar-Camel-Fair.jpg\" alt=\"Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pushkar-Camel-Fair.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pushkar-Camel-Fair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pushkar-Camel-Fair-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pushkar-Camel-Fair-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/pushkar-tours\/\">Pushkar<\/a> is an internationally popular location for Pushkar Camel&#8217;s annual festival, one of the five holiest sites of Hindu fans. The week-long gala affair spread various tones of Rajasthan&#8217;s Royal State. The Pushkar Fair is wonderful eye candy for travelers all over the world with its magnificent art and architecture from the past being big sights.<\/p>\n<p>The primary objective of the Pushkar Fair is to facilitate the trade of livestock such as camels, horses, goats, sheep, etc. The Pushkar fair for visitors is a lifetime experience of camel safari, local music, and cultural activities. Check more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pushkar-camel-fair-dates-celebration-attraction-know-everything\/\">Pushkar Camel Fair &#8211; Dates, Celebration, Attraction Know Everything<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>Officially to be Announced<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong><strong>Suggested Itinerary for Rajasthan:<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">9 Nights 10 Days Rajasthan Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-rajasthan-tour-itinerary.html\">7 Days Rajasthan Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-rajasthan-tour-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Rajasthan Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-rajasthan-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Nights 5 Days Rajasthan Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/14-days-rajasthan-cultural-tour-itinerary.html\">14 Days Rajasthan Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rajasthan-tours\/\">More Itinerary for Rajasthan Click here&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-international-kite-festival-gujarat\"><\/span>13. International Kite Festival, Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/International-Kite-Festival-Gujarat.jpeg\" alt=\"International Kite Festival, Gujarat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/International-Kite-Festival-Gujarat.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/International-Kite-Festival-Gujarat-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/International-Kite-Festival-Gujarat-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/International-Kite-Festival-Gujarat-20x13.jpeg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To all kite lovers, the Festival is an international gathering. People from all over the world are coming together to various places in the country such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/delhi-tours\/\">Delhi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/mumbai-tours\/\">Mumbai<\/a>, Kutch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ahmedabad-tours\/\">Ahmedabad<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Kutch, with his handmade kites, is the leading community of kite lovers. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-historical-places-in-gujarat\/\">List of Historical Places in Gujarat<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date:\u00a0<\/strong>10th to 14th January, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Gujarat Travel Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-gujarat-tour.html\">6 Days Gujarat Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gujarat-itinerary-4-nights-5-days.html\">5 Days Package for Gujarat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-days-gujarat-tour-itinerary.html\">3 Days Tour Itinerary in Gujarat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-gujarat-diu-tour-itinerary.html\">7 Days Gujarat Diu Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/9-days-gujarat-tour-itinerary.html\">8 Nights 9 Days Gujarat Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-rann-utsav-gujarat\"><\/span>14. Rann Utsav, Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rann-Utsav-Cultural-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Rann Utsav, Gujarat\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rann-Utsav-Cultural-Dance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rann-Utsav-Cultural-Dance-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rann-Utsav-Cultural-Dance-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rann-Utsav-Cultural-Dance-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A four-year winter festival in the white <strong>sandy Deserts of Kutch is the Rann Utsav and the Kutch-Mahotsav<\/strong>. During the Rann Utsav pre-shift camps, the government provides visitors with the chance to explore the local culture, cuisine, and entertainment in the desert.<\/p>\n<p>The region of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rann-of-kutch-tours\/\">Kutch<\/a> is known for its craftsmanship too. <strong>Rabari, Ahir, Sindhi, Banni, Mutwa, Ari, and Soof<\/strong> are the most appropriate brother-like products produced by local women and girls. Though Kite flying, camping, and desert safari are other major tourist attractions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival of Date: <\/strong>Officially to be Announced<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kutch-rann-utsav-festival-gujarat-dates-attractions-and-visitors-guide\/\">Kutch Rann Utsav Festival Gujarat: Dates, Attractions and Visitor&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Top India Tour Itinerary:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-golden-triangle-tours-india.html\">6 Days Golden Triangle Tours India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan Tour Packages Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">10 Days South India Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-varanasi-trip.html\">Golden Triangle With Varanasi Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-rajasthan-and-goa-tour.html\">Golden Triangle with Rajasthan and Goa Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-mumbai-tour.html\">Golden Triangle with Mumbai Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-haridwar-rishikesh.html\">Golden Triangle With Haridwar And Rishikesh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Kerala Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">7 Days North East India Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-north-india-trip.html\">10 Days North India Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Find more other articles to celebrate the festivals in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-events-in-december-in-india\/\">Popular Festivals and Events in December in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-buddhist-festivals-celebrated-in-india\/\">Famous Buddhist Festivals Celebrated in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-june-in-india\/\">10 Famous Festivals in June in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-july-in-india\/\">10 Famous Festivals in July in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-of-west-bengal\/\">Top 10 Festivals of West Bengal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/festivals-in-september-in-india\/\">Top 10 Festivals in September in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-august-in-india\/\">Famous Festivals in August in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/baisakhi-celebration-in-punjab-festival-guide\/\">Baisakhi Celebration in Punjab 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/happy-national-tourism-day-history-purpose-celebration-in-india\/\">Happy National Tourism Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kumbh-mela-india-festival-quick-guide\/\">Kumbh Mela Haridwar Festival Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kala-ghoda-arts-festival-mumbai\/\">Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 \u2013 Date, Timing, Venue All Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/vasant-panchami-saraswati-puja-why-celebrate\/\">Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja Date 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-lathmar-holi-why-how-is-it-celebrated\/\">What is Lathmar Holi? Date, Why &amp; How is it celebrated?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-holi-color-festival-in-india\/\">Holi 2026, the Color Festival in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-music-festivals-in-india\/\">Best Music Festivals in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">Popular Festival in November in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/\">Konark Dance and Music Festival: Dates, Ticket, Schedule, History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is a land of festivals that harmoniously coexist with people from different faiths. 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