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The Vibrant Skies of Rajasthan: A Spectacular Experience at Jaipur’s International Kite Festival

The International Kite Festival, Jaipur is one of the most- attended festivals in Rajasthan. The most colorful festival of Rajasthan provides unlimited fun and frolic. This festival is celebrated on 14th of January every year, the day of Makar Sankranti. The popularity of the International Kite Festival in Jaipur is such that it attracts kite…Continue readingThe Vibrant Skies of Rajasthan: A Spectacular Experience at Jaipur’s International Kite Festival

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Island Tourism Festival, Andaman Nicobar Islands

Island Tourism Festival begins in January every year in the tropical paradise Andaman & Nicobar. It is a 10-day carnival in which various performing art-forms form an integral part. Island Tourism Festival 2023 will be held in Port Blair in January. Island Tourism Festival Andaman and Nicobar Island is a bustling place starting from January…Continue readingIsland Tourism Festival, Andaman Nicobar Islands

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A Cultural Extravaganza: Experiencing Bikaner’s International Camel Festival

About Camel Festival Bikaner The city of Bikaner is famous for being the only camel breeding region; therefore, the association of Camel and Bikaner go a long way. Desert is known for its extreme climatic condition, during summers, the scorching heat is unbearable while the cold winters are at times difficult for survival too. Having sailed through…Continue readingA Cultural Extravaganza: Experiencing Bikaner’s International Camel Festival

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Mamallapuram Kite Festival, Tamilnadu

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Pawl Kut Festival of Mizoram

The Pawl Kut is a festival of Mizoram held in December in India. Pawl means “Straw” hence pawl kut means a straw harvest festival. It is typically celebrated in December for two days after harvest and an important festival. It is one of the main festivals of the people of Mizoram, being a post-harvest festival. This is a festival observed…Continue readingPawl Kut Festival of Mizoram

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Hornbill Festival of Nagaland

The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland, Northeast India. It is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’. Nagaland The state of Nagaland is home to several tribes, which have their own distinct festivals. More than 60% of the population of Nagaland depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture.…Continue readingHornbill Festival of Nagaland

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Cultural Festivals Festivals of Gujarat

International Kite Festival in Gujarat – Uttarayan

Every year, Gujarat celebrates more than 200 festivals. The International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) is one of the biggest festivals celebrated. Months beforehand, homes in Gujarat begin to manufacture kites for the festival. The festival of Uttarayan marks the day when winter begins to turn into summer, according to the Indian calendar. It is the sign for farmers that the sun is back and…Continue readingInternational Kite Festival in Gujarat – Uttarayan

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Cultural Festivals Festivals of Tamil Nadu Indian Classical Dances indian classical music

Who organises the renowned dance, music and other cultural festivals of India?

Who Organises Khajuraho Dance Festival?  About Khajuraho ************************* Who organises Chidambaram Natyanjali Dance Festival? Natyanjali is an annual dance festival commemorating Hindu deity Shiva. It originated around 1981 and started off as a relatively obscure event. It is currently organized by collaborative efforts of the Department of Tourism of Tamil Nadu and the Natyanjali Trust.  Although celebrations are most…Continue readingWho organises the renowned dance, music and other cultural festivals of India?

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Indian Classical Dance at British Museum, London – A museum with priceless Indian treasures

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Radiant Indian Festival of Lights: Kaarthigai Deepam, Dev Diwali, Kaarthik Poornima, Guru Poorab

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमःॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Buy Nexplora Brass Peacock Lamps & other Lamps here at Amazon India Kaarthigai…Continue readingRadiant Indian Festival of Lights: Kaarthigai Deepam, Dev Diwali, Kaarthik Poornima, Guru Poorab