The dictionary describes a festival as “a time of celebration marked by special observances”, as “a merrymaking” or “a joyous celebration”. What that really means is a long series of processions, singing and music, maybe even some dances, a bit of feasting and often many traditions.

An increasingly appealing reason to travel is now centered in joining in the festivals, fun and special events across the subcontinent. India’s diversity reveals itself in many forms – in cuisine, clothing, language, arts and crafts – and the festivals of India. And in a land as vast and complex as India, it would hardly be an exaggeration to say that every day is a holiday. Everyday, somewhere or the other, in some corner of the country, people will dress in new clothes, sing and dance, worship, feast, rejoice – all to mark yet another festival in India. Whether it’s religious or secular, whether it marks the birth of a well-loved god or the beginning of the sowing season- a festival is more than just another day. It’s a time to celebrate and immersive oneself in the culture of the region!

So join in the happiness – get a feel of the festivals & special events.