Fairs and Festivals in India

India is a country with mixed culture, various community and different languages. The diverse group and region of people have their own unique fairs and festivals in India.

The fairs and festivals of India are quite colourful and lively. This is one of the major tourist attractions of India. The fairs and festivals of India reflect the vibrant culture of the country. These events occupy a prime place in the Indian tourism industry, as many people visit the country in order to participate in them.
Bringing out the true spirit of the Indian people and their society, the Indian fairs and festivals find their roots in the traditions, religious beliefs, myths and the seasons of the country.

The various states in India and their fairs and festivals are as follows:

Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals:
Banganga Fair, Gogaji Fair, Kapil Muni Fair, Karni Mata Fair, Khatu Shyamji Fair, Nagaur Fair, Pushkar Fair, Sheetla Mata Fair, Shri Mahavirji Fair, Urs Fair, Brij Festival, Camel Festival, Desert Festival, Gangaur Festival, Kajli Teej, Marwar Festival, Mewar Festival, Summer Festival and Teej Festival.

Delhi Fairs and Festivals:
India International Trade Fair, Delhi Auto Expo, Surajkund Crafts Mela, Phoolwalon Ki Sair, Delhi Book Fair, Bhai Dooj Festival, Chhat Festival, Christmas in Delhi, Diwali Festival, Durga Puja Festival, Dussehra Festival, Eid Festival, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Holi Festival, Independence Day, Janmashtami Festival, Lohri Festival, Muharram Festival, Navratri Festival, Raksha Bandhan Festival, Republic Day and Maha Shivratri Festival.

Karnataka Fairs and Festivals:
Banashankari Devi Fair, Sri Vithappa Fair, Yellamma Devi Fair, Mysore Dasara, Hampi Festival, Kail Poldu Festival, Kambala Festival, Karaga Festival and Ugadi Festival.

Uttar Pradesh Fairs and Festivals:
Ganga Mahotsava, Janmashtmi Fair, Maha Kumbh & Ardh Kumbh, Ramlila, Varanasi, Sardhana Christian Fair, Latthmar Holi Mathura, Taj Mahotsava and Yoga Festival.

Orissa Fairs and Festivals:
Bali Yatra, Chandan Yatra, Dhanu Yatra, Joranda Mela, Snana Yatra, Chaitya Parva, Ekamra Utsav, Kalinga Mahotsav, Konark Dance Festival, Parab Tribal Festival, Puri Beach Festival, Rajarani Music Festival and Rath Yatra.

Gujarat Fairs and Festivals:
Bhavnath Mahadev Mela, Chitra-Vichitra Mela, Shamlaji Melo, Tarnetar Mela, Bhadra Purnima, Modhera Dance Festival, Kutch Mahotsav, Rath Yatra and Dangs Darbar.

Kerala Festivals:
Arattu Festival, Onam Festival, Sabarimala Festival, Thrissur Pooram and Vishu Festival.

Sikkim Festivals:
Bumchu Festival, Drukpa Tsheshi Festival, International Flower Festival, Phang Lhabsol Festival and Saga Dawa Festival.

Andhra Pradesh Fairs and Festivals:
Deccan Festival, Lumbini Festival, Tirupati Festival and Visakha Utsav

Kashmir Fairs and Festivals:
Lohri, Baisakhi, Jhiri Mela and Purmandal Mela

Maharashtra Fairs and Festivals:
Banganga Festival, Elephanta Festival, Ellora Festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, Kalidas Festival, Narali Pournima, Pola Festival and Pune Festival

Goa Festivals:
Bonderam Festival, Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Feast of Three Kings, Ganesh Chaturthi, Goa Carnival and Shigmo

Madhya Pradesh Fairs and Festivals:
Khajuraho Dance Festival, Bhagoria Festival, Tansen Music Festival, Mandu Festival and Kumbh Mela

Himachal Pradesh Festivals:
Halda Festival, International Himalayan Festival, Losar Festival, Phulaich Festival and Summer Festival

Bihar Fairs and Festivals:
Chhath Puja, Sonepur Fair, Sarhul Festival and Pitrapaksha Mela

Uttarakhand Fairs and Festivals:
Bikhauti Fair, Nanda Devi Fair, Bhaitauli & Harela and Phool Dei

Assam Fairs and Festivals:
Ambubachi Fair, Bihu Festival, Brahmaputra Festival, Elephant Festival, Majuli Festival and Tea Festival