Festivals In March Month

Holi (All Over North India)

It heralds the end of winter and the beginning of the Spring. The night before the full moon, crowds of people gather together and light huge bonfires to burn the residual dried leaves and twigs of winter. People throw coloured water and powders (Gulal and Kumkum) at each other and make merry.

Gangaur (Rajasthan)

Is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati and lasts for 18 days. The festival is celebrated by girls and married women throughout Rajasthan. This is also an auspicious day for young people to select their life partners. Colourful processions with the town band playing, horses and elaborate palanquins make it a fascinating spectacle.

Jamshed-e-Navroz

The Parsis don their new clothes and decorate their homes with rangoli patterns drawn with metal moulds and flowers. Sweets exchanged and later Parsis visit the fire temple where thanksgiving is performed.

Ramnavami (All Over India)

The birthday of Lord Rama, the hero of the famous epic, the Ramayana, is enthusiastically celebrated. Temples are decorated, religious discourses are held and the Ramayana is recited for ten days.

Id-ul-Zuha (All Over India)

Is a Muslim festival celebrated all over India. Prayers are offered in the mosques and special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.

Hoysala Mahotsava (Karnataka)

Is a dance festival held at the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid in Karnataka.

Ellora Festival (Maharashtra)

Is a festival of dance and music organised in the splendid surroundings of the magnificent Ellora caves.

Khajuraho Dance Festival (Khajuraho. Madhya Pradesh)

Is a week-Iong festival of classical dances held at the Khajuraho Temples. Built by the Chandella Kings.