Festivals

Bandna Parab

Bandna Parab

A harvest festival celebrated in tribal regions of Central India, especially in parts of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj

A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters pray for their brothers' long life and prosperity.

Bihu

Bihu

The main festival of Assam, celebrated three times a year with the agricultural calendar. Includes traditional dance, music, and feasting.

Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima

Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

Carnival

Carnival

A pre-Lenten festival celebrated mainly in Goa with parades, music, dance, and colorful costumes, reflecting Portuguese cultural influence.

Cheti Chand

Cheti Chand

Sindhi New Year celebrating the birth of Ishtadeva Uderolal, popularly known as Jhulelal, the patron saint of Sindhis.