List Of Fairs and Festivals Of India PDF State & Season Wise

Fairs and Festivals Of India PDF: Fairs and festivals in India are celebrated as a part of life. India is a land of a diverse range of cultures, traditions, and arts. Festivals are a significant part of Indian culture, and each festival has its own distinct features. Fairs & Festivals in India are usually celebrated based on the season and the region in which they are celebrated.

The main reason for the celebration of these fairs and festivals is to spread happiness and strengthen the bond between friends and family. Here we have provided detailed information and the full list of all the Indian fairs and festivals of different states.

Important Fairs and Festivals Of India: Highlights

Topic	Fairs and Festivals In India
Important For	All Competitive Exams
Category	Static GK
Covered	All States & Union Territories Of India
Months Covered	All 12 Months
Status	Available
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Fair vs Festivals

• Fairs and festivals are two public events that most of us enjoy. However, many people use these two words interchangeably.
• A Fair can be described in a general sense as a gathering of people for various entertainment or commercial activities.
• Festivals are a celebration of an event for religious or cultural reasons.
• Sometimes Fairs can be called festivals but festivals can not be called ‘Fairs’.

List of Indian Fairs & Festivals: State Wise

State	List of Indian Festivals
Andhra Pradesh	Dasara, Ugadi, Deccan Festival, Brahmotsavam, Flamingo Festival, Visakha Utsav, Tirupati Ganga Jatara
Arunachal Pradesh	Reh, Boori Boot, Myoko, Dree, Pongtu, Losar, Murung, Solang, Mopin, Monpa festival, Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival, Yollo festival, Yomgo River Festival, Solung Festival
Assam	Bihu, Bhogali or Magh Bihu, Rongali or Bohag Bihu, Kongali or Kati Bihu, Dwijing Festival, Ambubachi Mela, Baikho Festival, Me-Dam-Me-Phi Festival
Bihar	Chhath Puja, Pitrapaksha Mela, Rajgir Mahotsav, Bihula Festival
Chhattisgarh	Maghi Purnima, Bastar Dussehra, Hareli Festival
Goa	Sunburn festival, Ladain, Mando, Sao Joao Festival
Gujarat	Navratri, Janmashtami, Kutch Utsav, Uttarayana, Bhavnath Fair, Rann Utsav, Shamlaji Fair, International Kite Festival, Shri Renukaji Fair
Himachal Pradesh	Rakhadumni, Gochi Festival, International Lavi fair, ‘Fagli’ festival, Shri Renukaji Fair, Halda festival, Kullu Dussehra, Minjar Mela, Sarhul Festival, Hal Punhya
Haryana	Baisakhi, Pinjore Heritage Festival, Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Gugga Naumi, Kartik Fair
Jammu and Kashmir	Har Navami, Chhari, Bahu Mela, Dosmoche, Mela Kheer Bhawani festival, Singhey Khababs Sindhu festival
Jharkhand	Karam Utsav, Holi, Rohini, Tusu, Karam Festival, Bandna Festival, Pattadakal Dance Festival
Karnataka	Mysore Dasara, Ugadi, Kambala festival, Karaga Festival, Hampi Festival or Vijaya Utsav, Vairamudi Brahmotsava Festival, Gowri Habba, Mahamastakabhisheka Festival
Kerala	Thrissur Pooram, “Makaravilakku” Festival, Onam Festival, Attukal Pongala Festival, Vishu Festival, Theyyam Festival
Madhya Pradesh	Lok-rang Utsav, Tejaji, Mandu Festival, Tansen Festival, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ujjain Kumbh Mela
Meghalaya	Khasis festival, Wangla, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Behdienkhlam festival, Nongkrem Dance Festival, Wangala Festival, Shad Suk Mynsiem
Maharashtra	Ganesh Utsav, Gudi Padwa, Bhaubeej, Narali Purnima, Vat Poornima, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Sangai Festival, Pola Festival, Palkhi Festival or Pandharpur Wari, Kalidas Festival, Elephanta Festival, Ellora Festival
Manipur	Porag, Chavang Kut, Lui Ngai Ni, Chumpha Festival, Yaoshang Festival, Sajibu Nongma Panba, Ningol Chakouba, Sangai Festival, Lai Haraoba, Kang Festival, Heirku Hindongba
Mizoram	Chapchar kut festival, Zo Kutpui Festival
Nagaland	Moatsu Festival, Hornbill Festival, Aoleang (Aoling) festival, Ngada Festival, Hega festival
Odisha	Raja Parba, Nukahai, Chaitra Jatra festival, Dhanu Jatra, Jagannath Rath Yatra, Turtle Festival, Thakurani Yatra festival, Bali Yatra Festival
Punjab	Baisakhi (Harvest Festival), Lohri (Winter Harvest Festival), Gurupurab, Shaheedi Jor Mela
Rajasthan	Teej, Bundi, Gangaur Festival, Elephant Festival, Urs festival, Pushkar Fair, Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Sikkim	Losar, Saga Dawa, Drupka Teshi, Phang Lhabsol, Bhumchu Festival, Losoong Festival
Tamil Nadu	Thaipusam, Natyanjali Festival, Gowri Habba, Pongal, Puthandu Festival, Chapparam (Chariot) festival, Suchindram Chariot festival, Mahamaham Festival, Thaipusam Festival
Telangana	Bathukamma festival, Bonalu Festival, Nagoba Jatara, Peerla Panduga
Tripura	Kharchi puja, Ker puja, Garia festival
West Bengal	Durga Puja, Poila Boishakh, Jamai Shoshti, Bhai Phota
Uttarakhand	“Phool Dei” festival, Harela and Bhitauli Festival, Hill Jatra Festival, Ganga Dussehra Festival, Ghee Sankranti Festival
Uttar Pradesh	Janmashtami, Ganga Mahotsav Festival, Taj Mahotsav
Laddakh	Hareli Festival, Losar Festival, Hemis Festival, Sindhu festival, Dosmoche Festival, Yuru Kabgyat Festival
Srinagar	Tulip Festival

List of Harvest Festivals in India: Season-Wise

North India

Festival	Month
Makar Sankranti	January
Baisakhi	April
Ladakh harvest festival	September
Lohri	January
Basant Panchami	January

East & West India

Festival	Month
Bhogali Bihu	January
Gudi Padwa	March
Nuakhai	August
Ka Pomblang Nongkrem	November
Wangala	November
Nabanna	November-December

South India

Festival	Month
Pongal	January
Ugadi	March
Vishu	April
Onam	August

Importance of Festivals in India

Festivals are an important part of Indian culture, acting as a vehicle for the presentation of our values and emotions. While each community has its own festivals and holidays, all religious groups are welcome to participate in these celebrations.

India is a secular country, and holidays are observed for a variety of religious and community celebrations.

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