List of Popular Festivals in India

Diwali

• Celebration Date – Saturday 14 November 2020
• Diwali is the popular Hindu festival Celebrates in whole India also known as Divali, Deepavali, Deepawali.
• Diwali is a festival of Lights.
• Diwali celebrates during Hindu Lunisolar month kartika (between mid October and mid November)
• This festival associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Kali etc.
• Diwali is official National Holiday of India and many other countries.
• This festival is celebrates in India as the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years in the form of lighting diyas, Rangolis, crackers, decorating house, wearing new clothes, distributing gifts, distributing sweets etc.

Holi

• Celebration Date – 9 March 2020 to 10 March 2020.
• Holi is a festivals of colour and also popularly known as Festival of spring, festival of colours, festival of love.
• Holi is a ancient Hindu festival and it’s celebrates in whole India along with Nepal.
• In India Holi is a National holiday.
• Holi ka dahan (burning of demon holika) is part of Holi festival.
• Holi ka dahan takes place a night before holi.

1. Diwali: The Grand Festival Of Lights (fourteenth November, Saturday)

• The celebration denotes the arrival of Lord Rama along with her wife Sita Maa and sibling Lakshmana, after a long outcast of 14 years.
• Key attractions are Homes adorned with extravagant lights, candles and earth lights, clamoring shops and markets, and firecrackers and wafers
• This celebration is praised in the darkest new moon night of Kartik month of the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which compares to mid-October – mid-November according to the Gregorian Calendar
• Diwali 2020- 14^th november, saturday

2. Holi: The Vibrant Festival Of Colors (tenth March, Tuesday)

• It implies the triumph of good (Prince Prahlad) over wickedness (Holika) and the appearance of spring.
• Key attractions are Holika blaze, playing with hues, and bhang thandai
• This festiv is praised in full moon (Purnima) of the Phalgun month of the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which relates to the long stretch of March of the Gregorian schedule
• Practically everywhere throughout the nation, most dynamic festivals can be found in North Indian states
• Holi 2020: 10th March (Tuesday)

3. Dussehra: Witness The Triumph Of Good Over Evil (25th October, Sunday)

• It praises the passing of the evil spirit ruler Ravana because of Lord Rama.
• Key attractions are Hustle clamor of the enhanced markets, Ram-Leela acts, and the enormous occasion of the consuming of likenesses of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran .
• This is commended on tenth day of the long stretch of Ashwin as indicated by the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which relates to September or October of the Gregorian schedule
• The resident if all over India celebrates dussera extensively.
• Dussehra 2020: 25th October (Sunday)

4. Navratri: The Nine Days Of Fasting, Faith, and Devotion (seventeenth Oct to 25th Oct)

• It speaks to the festival of the Goddess Amba (Power) in nine distinct structures.
• Key attractions are The 9 days of move celebrations in Gujarat, the impeccable Chaniya Choli’s (conventional skirt and shirt), and the Gujarati cooking – Sabudana Khichdi, Mandvi Paak, Singoda ki Kheer, and Potato Wafers
• This event is commended on the initial nine days of the long stretch of Ashwin as per the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which compares to September or October of the Gregorian schedule
• Practically everywhere throughout the nation, generally lively in Gujarat, Maharashtra and the metros
• Navratri 2020: From seventeenth October to 25th October (Sunday)

5. Durga Puja: Of Prosperity, Goodness, And Devotion ( Begins On 22nd October, Thursday)

• It recognizes Lord Rama’s summon of Goddess Durga before doing battle with the devil ruler Ravana.
• Key attractions are Plush pandals, staggeringly wonderful ten furnished Durga icons, and the puja
• This celebration is praised on tenth day of Ashwina Shukla paksha as indicated by the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which relates to September or October of the Gregorian schedule
• Kolkata and the metros are the best places to be in India during Durga Puja festivities
• Durga Puja 2020: 26th October (Monday)

6. Krishna Janmashtami: The Birth Of The Mighty and Mischievous (twelfth August, Wednesday)

• It is the yearly festival of the birthday of Lord Krishna.
• Key attractions are the Janmashtami puja and merriments in the sanctuaries and the jhaankis of Lord Krishna
• This celebration is praised on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dull fortnight) of the long stretch of Bhadrapada as indicated by the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which compares to August or September of the Gregorian schedule
• Celebrated by the Hindu people group all finished, however the merriments at Mathura and Vrindavan are famous
• Janmashtami 2020: 12th August (Wednesday)

7. Ganesh Chaturthi: Eleven Days Of Pampering Lord Ganesha! (22nd August, Saturday)

• It’s the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God.
• Key attractions are the beautifully crafted life size idols of Ganesha, and the immersion ceremony
• This festival is celebrated on the 4th day of the first fortnight (Shukla Chaturthi) in the month of Bhadrapada of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which corresponds to August or September of the Gregorian calendar
• This is celebrated in the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh with fervor and gaiety.
• Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 22nd August (Saturday)

8. Gurpurab: Religious Processions & Peaceful Hymns (30th November, Monday)

• It is the celebration of the anniversary of the ten Sikh Gurus.
• Key attractions are The soulful Bhajan-Kirtan (hymns), Gurbani in the Gurdwaras, the Langar and the Karah Prasad
• This occasion comes with the full moon day in the month of Kartik of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which corresponds to November of the Gregorian calendar
• This is celebrated by the Sikh community all over the world, especially in Punjab
• Gurupurab 2020: 30th November (Monday)

9. Raksha Bandhan: Strengthening The Bond Of Kinship (third August, Monday)

• It symbolizes the solid holding of a sibling and sister.
• Key attractions are the custom of Rakhi and the splendidly decked up business sectors displaying a brilliant assortment of rakhis and desserts
• This event is praised with the full moon day of Shravana month of the Hindu lunisolar schedule, which relates to August of the Gregorian schedule
• Especially in North, Central and West India we can see this celebration.
• Raksha Bandhan 2020: third August (Monday)

10. Eid-Ul-Fitr: Sumptuous Buffets and Sweet Festivities (23rd May, Saturday)

• It commends the finish of the sacred month of fasting called Ramadan.
• Key attractions are The wonderfully decked up business sectors and mosques, the morning Eid namaz at the mosques, and the sweet dishes.
• This event is commended on the first day of the period of Shawwal of the lunar Hijri schedule, which relates to July of the Gregorian schedule
• Muslims of everywhere throughout the nation commends this celebration.
• Eid Ul Fitr 2020: 23rd May (Saturday)

11. Bihu: Dance, Music, And Laughter (Begins on fourteenth April, Tuesday)

• It’s the conventional new year festivity of Assamese.
• Key attractions are The Bihu move and the neighborhood food – coconut ladoo, until pitha, ghila pitha, and fish pitika
• This celebration is praised on fourteenth April
• Celebrated by the Assamese diaspora around the globe, particularly in Assam praises this event
• Bihu 2020: Begins on fourteenth April (Tuesday)

12. Hemis: Soothing Chants And Colorful Costumes (Begins on 30th June, Tuesday)

• It’s the festival of the birth commemoration of profound pioneer Padmasambhava, author of Tibet Tantric Buddhism.
• Key fascination are the picturesque Hemis religious community and the Cham move
• This tenth day (called Tse-Chu in the neighborhood language) of the Tibetan lunar month, which relates to June or July of the Gregorian schedule is viewed as Hemmov.
• Where: Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
• Hemis 2020: Begins on 30th June (Tuesday)

13. Onam: Welcoming The Mighty Mahabali (Begins on 22nd August, Saturday)

• It praises the homecoming of the incredible ruler Mahabali.
• Key attractions are the stupendous Snake Boat Race, the baffling Kaikottikali move, and the Elephant parade
• In the long stretch of Chingam of the Malayalam schedule, which compares to August or September of the Gregorian schedule the Onam is beeing celebrated.
• This celebration is praised by individuals of all networks in the territory of Kerala.
• Onam 2020: Begins on 22nd (Saturday)

14. Pongal: Rich Rangolis And Sweet Savories (Begins on fifteenth January, Wednesday)

• It’s a celebration of thanksgiving to nature speaking to the main gather of the year.
• Key attractions are the assortment of Kolam structures and cows races
• At the point when: fifteenth January
• This event is commended by Tamils all over India, principally in Tamil Nadu
• Pongal 2020: Begins on fifteenth January (Wednesday)

15. Christmas: Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus Christ (25th December, Friday)

• The Birthday of Lord Jesus is commended as Christmas comprehensively.
• Key attractions are Christmas tree embellishment, petitions, birth of Lord Jesus and Santa Claus .
• The celebration is praised across India. The best places to observe Christmas in India are Goa, Pondicherry and Kerala.
• Christmas2020: 25th December (Friday)

16. Easter: Celebrating The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ (twelfth April, Sunday)

• Easter is praised for the revival of Lord Jesus
• Key attractions are society melodies and move, Easter eggs, cakes, chocolates, road embellishments.
• Easter will be praised on 2020: twelfth April (Sunday)
• The celebration is praised across India. The best places to observe Easter in India are Goa, Pondicherry, and Kerala.

17. Baisakhi: The Rich Traditions And Cultural Prosperity (thirteenth April, Monday)

• This is the event for respecting the reap season
• Key attractions are society move like Bhangra and Giddha, Punjabi feasts, embellishments in houses and Gurudwaras .
• This 2020, baisakhi will come on thirteenth April (Monday)
• The celebration is praised across Sikh people group in India. The best spot to observe Baisakhi in India is Punjab.

18. Makar Sankranti: Hindu’s New Year (fifteenth Jan, Wednesday)

• This is the Beginning of agrarian cycle
• Kite flying is the principle fascination if this celebration.
• fifteenth January (Wednesday) will be the date of makar sankranti this year.
• The celebration is praised across north Indian and Sikh people group in India. The best spot to observe Makar Sankranti in India is North locale.

19. Maha Shivratri: Devotion To Lord Shiva (21st February, Friday)

• Maha shivratri is the puja which is praised in the Devotion to Lord Shiva
• Key attractions are chiefly Fasting and revering Lord Shiva
• At the point when: 21st February (Friday) will be maha shivratri this year.
• Individuals of North India and Nepal praises this puja.

20. Basant Panchami: Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati (29th January, Wednesday)

• It denotes the start of spring
• On this day, individuals wear yellow hued garments and make yellow dishes like sweet saffron rice and kadhi.
• It is commended on the fifth day of Magha month of Hindu schedule.
• In conditions of Bihar West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Punjab, and Haryana basant panchami is seen as celebrated.
• Basant Panchami 2020: 29th January

21. Mahavir Jayanti: Birth Of Lord Mahavir (sixth April, Monday)

• It is the birth commemoration of Lord Mahavir
• Supplications are offered and fasting is watched. Rath Yatra is likewise done.
• It is commended on the thirteenth day of Chaitra month of Hindu CalMonda
• It is broadly celebrated in the conditions of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
• Mahavir Jayanti 2020: sixth April (Monday)

22. Ugadi: A Festival To Thank The Deity (25th March, Wednesday)

• IT is a harvest festival considered auspicious to start new work.
• Famous Ugadi delicacies like Pulihora, Ugadi Pachadi and Bobbatlu, prepared with raw mango, neem, jaggery and tamarind
• On the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra Ugadi is celebrated.
• Where: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
• Ugadi 2020: 25th March (Wednesday)

23. Chhath Puja: A Festival Dedicated To The Sun God (20 November, Friday)

• This Chhath Puja festival is dedicated to the worship of the sun god.
• Some devotees fast from food and water as a ritual of the puja are given given to God.
• On the sixth day of the Hindu month of Kartika, which falls in October or November on the Gregorian Calendar, Chhath puja comes.
• The residents of Bihar celebrates this puja.
• Chhath Puja 2020: 20 November (Friday)

24. Govardhan Puja: The Day Lord Krishna Defeated Indra Dev (15 November, Sunday)

• Govardhan Puja is Celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated God Indra
• On this day, food made of cereals like wheat, rice and leafy vegetables are cooked and offered to Lord Krishna
• Most of the times it falls next day after Diwali
• All across India Govardhan Puja is celebrated.
• Govardhan Puja 2020: 15 November (Sunday)

25. Gudi Padwa: (25th March, Wednesday)

• On this festival, people pray to Lord Vishnu.
• Local people make Gudi (bamboo doll) using mango and neem leaves and hang them at the entrance.
• Where: Maharashtra
• Gudi Padwa 2020: 25th March (Wednesday)

26. Republic Day: Anniversary Of The Constitution Of India (26th January, Sunday)

• Celebrated as the day when the Constitution of India came into existence.
• On this day, a grand parade is held every year that commences from Rashtrapati Bhavan and continues to Rajpath, India Gate, and then finally Red Fort.
• All across India, citizen celebrates this day.
• Republic day : 26^th january

27. Camel Festival: The Cattle Trading Fest (Begins On 22nd November, Sunday)

• Camel festival is Celebrated as the holy day for cattle and camel traders to do business.
• Key attractions are  camel and cattle traders get together to do business on the holy Kartik Purnima festival on this day.
• Camel festival is celebrated on 22nd to 30th November
• Mostly in Pushkar, Rajasthan camel festival is beeing celebrated.

28. Kumbh Mela: Major Pilgrimage Festival In Hinduism (Begins On 14th January, Tuesday)

• This is based on the astrological positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Jupiter.
• Key attractions are Millions and millions of pilgrims visit the kumbh mela and dip in the holy rivers.
• Kumbh mela is celebrated on 14th January to 27th April 2021
• The residents Haridwar enjoys the kumbh mela.

29. Losar: The Tibetan New Year (Begins On 24th February, Monday)

• Celebrated as the day when the lunar pattern, according to the Tibetan calendar, begins.
• Key attractions are the celebrations are spread over three days, where different activities take place on each day.
• This occasion will be celebrated on 24th February to 26th February
• Losar is seen to be celebrated in Himachal Pradesh, Leh And Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh

30. Hornbill Festival: The Festival Of Festivals (Begins On 1st December, Tuesday)

• This occasion is celebrated as the day to promote intercultural harmony between various tribes.
• On this day, there are various activities that take place throughout the week such as horse-riding, craft space, painting, flower show, herbal medicine sales, chilli eating challenge, performances, sports, games, and much more!
• 1st December to 10th December 2020 will be regarded as horn bill festival.
• The residents of Nagaland celebrates this festival.