10 Indian Festival One Must Experience In Their Lifetime

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 06, 2023

Diwali

The Festival of Lights, also known as Deepavali is celebrated with dazzling lamps, fireworks, and festivities.

Holi

The Festival of Colors where people play with vibrant powders and water to mark the arrival of spring.

Navratri and Durga Puja

Celebrations dedicated to the goddess Durga with dance, music, and fasting.

Dussehra

Commemorates the triumph of good over evil, often featuring grand processions and the burning of effigies.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Honours the elephant-headed god Ganesh with elaborate idols and processions.

Krishna Janmashtami

Celebrates Lord Krishna's birth with devotional songs, dance, and reenactments.

Onam

A harvest festival in Kerala, marked by the grand Onam Sadya feast and cultural performances for 10 days.

Pongal

A Tamil 4 day harvest festival with traditional cooking and rituals expressing gratitude to nature.

Maha Shivratri

A day dedicated to Lord Shiva, marked by fasting, meditation, and temple visits.

Makar Sankranti

Also referred to as Uttarayana, Makar, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival. This occasion marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn.

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