Top 2023 Festivals and Holidays Calendar

Top 2023  Festivals and Holidays Calendar 

Top 2023  Festivals and Holidays Calendar

Top 2023  Festivals and Holidays Calendar


As the world slowly recovers from the pandemic today, people are getting out and enjoying the joy of festivals and events once again. So in 2023, there will be a wide range of festivals and events to look forward to across the globe. The whole world is ready to celebrate all the celebrations in a grand manner.

As we know India is a country of various religious and cultural festivals. For any Indian, celebrations, and festivals are an indispensable part of life. Now let's do it with enthusiasm as a family. All the states are now in a festive mood.


One of the most popular events is the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. This iconic festival is known for its various musical events, art installations, and interactive experiences.


For those interested in sports, the FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand from now on, showcasing the best women footballers worldwide.


Art lovers cannot miss the Venice Biennale, a prestigious contemporary art exhibition held every two years in Venice, Italy. Let's enjoy everything..

In Japan, the Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing and visitors get the chance to see the beautiful pink cherry blossoms in full bloom.


For a unique cultural experience, Brazil's Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a must-see. This vibrant festival celebrates Brazilian culture with colorful parades, music, and dance.


Finally, Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival showcases the best-performing arts with thousands of shows in everything from comedy to drama, dance to music.


Whatever your interests, there's sure to be a festival or event in 2023 that will spark your excitement and leave you with unforgettable memories.


(National Holidays are Marked as Red and Major festivals are marked in Green)

2023 FESTIVALS IN JANUARY MONTH & STATE-WISE 

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
Jan 1, 2023
Friday
New Year Eve
World Wide
Jan 1, 2023

Wednesday
Dr. Sampurnanand Jayanthi
Varanasi- Uttarpradesh
Jan 6, 2023
Wednesday
Three King's Festival
Across the World
Jan 12, 2023
Tuesday
Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi
West Bengal
Jan 12, 2023
Tuesday
National Youth Day
Lucknow - Uttarpradesh
Jan 11-12, 2023
Tuesday
Bikaner Day
Bikaner - Rajasthan
Jan 15, 2023
Thurs-Sun
Pongal / Makara Sankranthi
Several States in India
Jan 14, 2023
Thursday
Joydev Kenduli Mela
West Bengal
Jan 15, 2023
Friday
Kerala Village Fair
Kerala

Dec 23-Jan 12, 2023
Friday
Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Chennai -Tamil Nadu
Jan 15, 2023
Friday
Army Day
New Delhi
Jan 21-22, 2023
Tue-Thurs
Modhera Dance Festival
Gujarat
Jan 14, 2023
Wednesday
Guru Govind Singh Jayanthi
Bihar
Jan 23, 2023
Saturday
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanthi
West Bengal
Jan 26, 2022
Tuesday
Republic Day
Across India
Jan 30, 2023
Saturday
Mahatma Gandhiji's Martyrdom
All over India
Feb 1-2, 2023
Mon - Tue
Sula Fes
Nashik - Maharashtra
Jan 27-30- 2023
Sat-Tue
Naguar Fair
Jodhpur-Rajasthan
Jan 22-31- 2023Adoor Gaja MelaChengannur-Kerala
Jan 5 - 6          
Thu-Fri         
Bundi Utsav                            
 Bundi -Rajasthan


2023 FESTIVALS IN FEBRUARY IN  MONTH & STATE WISE 

Feb 2, 2023
Thursday
India Heritage Walk Festival
Mahalaxmi Race Course-Mumbai
9 Feb - 12, 2023
Thursday
India Art Fair
Okhla Industrial Estate-New Delhi

31 Jan - 26 March 2023
Tue - Sun
Udyanotsav
Rashtrapati Bhavan-New Delhi
7 Feb 2023
Tuesday
      Rose DayAcross the World
8 Feb 2023
Wednesday
    Propose Day     Across the              World

3 Feb-19 Feb 2023 Fri-SunSurajkund International Crafts Mela  Faridabad-New  Delhi
3 - 5 Feb 2023
Fri - Sun
Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Jaisalmer-Rajasthan
11-13 Feb 2023
Sat - Mon
Udaipur World Music        FestivalUdaipur-Rajasthan
10 -11  Feb 2023
Fri-Sat
Dhauli Kalinga Mahotsav    Dhauli Hill-                  Bhubneswar
 Feb 2023
Mon
Joranda Mela (Mahima Mela)    Jorhanda-              Odisha
5 Feb 2023
Sun
 Thaipusam Palani -Tamil Nadu.
5 Feb 2023
Sun
Vel FestivalBandel - West Bengal
5 - Feb 2023
Sun
Thaipooyam Mahotsavam Many Districts in Kerala
11 - 12 Feb 2023
Sat-Sun
Mahindra Blues FestivalBandra West - Mumbai
26 Oct - 20 Feb ThursdayRann Utsav
Kutch- Gujarat

9 - Feb
Thurs
Chocolate Day
World Wide
10 - Feb
Fri
Teddy Day
World Wide
11- Feb
Sat
Promise Day
World Wide
12 -Feb
Sun
Kiss Day
World Wide
10 - 12 Feb
Fri-Sun
World Sacred Spirit Festival
Mehrangarh Fort - Rajasthan
13 - 16 Feb
Sat - Tue
  Shekawati Heritage Festival    Navalgarh - Rajasthan
12 - Feb
Sun 
Hug DayWorld Wide

14 - Feb
Tue
Valentine's Day   World Wide
16 - Jan
MonVasanth Panjami / Saraswathi Puja   Many States in India
Feb 1- 15 March
Wed-Wed
Pondicherry Heritage Festival
Pondicherry - Tamil Nadu
19-Feb
Sun
  Pariyanampetta PooramPalakkadu - Kerala
18 - 27 Feb
Fri-Sun
Taj MahotsavAgra - Uttar Pradesh
19 - Feb
Sun
Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaja Jayanti  Maharashtra
21 -Feb
Tue
 Machathu Mamangam  Thrissur - Kerala
20 - 26 Feb
Mon-Sun
Kajhuraho Dance FestivalKhajuraho - M P
6 Jan-18 Feb
Fri-Sat
 Magh Mela   Prayag - U P
18 - Feb
Sat
MahashivaratriShiva Temples across India
24 - Feb
Fri
 Angalamman Festival Kaveri Pattanam- T N
18 - 21 Feb
Sat-Tue
Goa CarnivalCities in Goa
22 - 26 Feb
Wed-Sun
 Kuttikol Thampuratty Theyyam Kuttikol - Kerala
25 - Feb
Sat
 Chettikulangara BharaniMavelikkara - Kerala

25 Feb -    
5 March
      Sat  
      Delhi Book Fair           
               Delhi       


2023 FESTIVALS IN MARCH MONTH - STATE WISE LIST

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
3-March

Friday
Chapchar Kut
Mizoram
4 - March

Saturday
Paripally Gajamela
Kollam - Kerala
12 March-April

Sun onwards
Velas Turtle Festival
Maharashtra
12  Dec- 10 April

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Kochi-Muzhiris Biennale
Fort Kochi -Kerala
3 April

Monday
Arattu Festival
Ambalappuzha-Kerala
16 March-4 April

Tue - Thu
Myoko Festival
Ziro-Arunachal Pradesh

7-13 March

Tuesday

International Yoga and Music Festival

Rishikesh-Uttarakhand

8-March

Wednesday
International Women's Day
World Wide
20-March
Monday
Masik Shivaratri / Maha Shivaratri
All the States in India.
21-March
Tuesday
Parsi New Year
Gujarat 
27-Feb
Monday
Masik Durgashtami
North Indian States
23-March
Thursday
Shaheed Divas
Jammu & Kashmir
28 March
Tuesday
Lathmar Holi
Nandgaon -Mathura
3 - 8 Feb

Fri - Wed - 
Brij Festival
Bharatpur - Rajasthan
March 27 - 5 April 
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Panikkuni Festival
Padmanabha Swamy Temple - Kerala
24 - 26 March
Fri - Sun
Mewar Festival
Udaipur - Rajasthan
8 March
Wednesday
Holi
Many States In India
8 - March
Wednesday
Jaipur Elephant Festival
Jaipur - Rajasthan
7 - March
Tuesday
Doljatra
Sikkim
7 March
Tuesday
Mewar Holika Dahan
Udaipur - Rajasthan
7-March
Tuesday
Holika Dahan
Many States In India
8 - March
Wednesday
Holi
Many States in India
29 - March
Wednesday
Basanta Utsav
West Bengal
8 March - 24 April
Wed - Fri
Gangaur Festival
Rajasthan
8 - 10 March
Wed - Fri
Hola Mohalla
Punjab

21 April
Friday
Virupaksha
Hampi - Karnataka 
Date Not C
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Hoysala Mahotsava Karnataka
20 - 31 March 
Mon - Fri
Godwar FestivalUdaipur- Rajasthan
19 -Feb
Sunday
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti Maharashtra
28 - 30 March 
Mon - Fri              
Chhau Jhumur UtsavPurulia - West Bengal

2023 FESTIVALS IN MARCH MONTH



2023 FESTIVALS IN APRIL MONTH - STATE WISE LIST

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
1- April

Saturday
Bank Holiday
All over India
4 - April

Tuesday
Mahavir Jayanti
Jainis across the world
5 -April

Wednesday
National Maritime Day
Across India
6 - April

Thursday
Chaitra Poornima
Among Hindus
3 April

Monday
Arattu Festival
Ambalappuzha-Kerala
6 - April

Thursday
Hanuman Jayanti
West Bengal
7 - April
ThursdayDhokra Mela Bikna - West Bengal
7 - April

Friday
Yamuna Chhath Puja
Vrindavan & Mathura
7 - April
Friday
GoodFriday
Christians across the World
7 - April
Friday
World Health Day
Worldwide
9 - April
Sunday
Easter
Christians across the World
10 - April
Monday
World Homeopathy Day
Worldwide
14 - April
Friday
Baisakhi
Sikh Hindu Community
14 - April

Friday 
Dr. AmbedkarJayanti
Across India
15 April 
Saturday
Pohela Baiskhi / Nabo Barsh
W.Bengal & Tripura
15 - April
Saturday
Vishu
Kerala
14 - 20 April
Friday - Thurs
Rongali Bihu / Bohag Bihu
Assam
16 - April
Sunday
Vallabhacharya Jayanti
Gujrat, Maharashtra, Chennai,n Uttar Pradesh
17 - April
Monday
World Hemophilia Day
Worldwide
18 - April
Tuesday
 Birthday of Guru Angad Dev
Punjab
18 - April
Tuesday
World Heritage Day
Worldwide
21 - April
Friday
Garia Puja
Tripura
22 - April
Saturday
Akshaya Trithiya
Across India
22 - April
Saturday
Eid-Al-Adha
Worldwide
29 - April
Saturday
Sita Navami
Bihar

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2023 FESTIVALS IN MAY  MONTH - STATE WISE LIST

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
1  May 
Monday
International Workers Day
Across the World
9 May 

Tuesday
Rabindra Nath Tagore Jayanthi
West Bengal
10 May - 11 May
Wed - Thurs
Thrissur Pooram
Kerala
14 May 
Sunday
Mother's Day
Worldwide
22 May
Monday
Maha Rana Pratap Jayanti
Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana
1 May - 3 May
First Week
Moatsu festival
Nagaland
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Yogashala Expo
Pragati Maidan-New Delhi
14 May - 16 May
Sun - Tue
Dhungri Mela
Manali - Himachal Pradesh
19 May
Friday
Several States

25 May
Thursday
Kannambra Vela
Sri Kurumba Temple-Kerala
5  May
Friday
Budha Jayanti
Buddhist Temples across India
5 May
Friday
Saga Dawa
Sikkim - Gangtok
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Mount Abu Summer Festival
Mount Abu-Rajasthan
May 25 - 20 June
Thursday
Kottiyoor Utsavam
kottiyoor - Kerala
May 30-TueGanga DussheraGanga River

2023 FESTIVALS IN MAY  MONTH


2023 FESTIVALS IN JUNE  MONTH - STATE WISE LIST


DATE
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
1- June

Monday
Ganga River
2-7

Tuesday
Shimla
4 June
Sunday
Gangtok and Other Monasteries
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Friday
Sindhu River (Indus)
May
Saturday
Several States in May-June
18 - June
Sunday
International
22 June - 26 

Thu - Mon
Assam
20 June
Tuesday
Odisha
23-24
Wednesday
Ladakh and Nubra Valley
24 June
Saturday
Goa
29 June

Thursday
Goa

29 June     

Thursday
   Bakrid-Eid-Al-Adha
                   Worldwide

2023 FESTIVALS IN JUNE  MONTH



2023 FESTIVALS IN JULY  MONTH - STATE WISE LIST


DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
12-Jul

Saturday
Kerala
3-Jul

Monday
Several States
5-Jul
Wednesday
Arunachal Pradesh
5-Jul
Sunday
Jammu and Kashmir
8-Jul
Saturday
Meghalaya
29 June - 1 July
Thursday
Wayanad - Kerala
20-Jul
Monday
Trivandrum-Kerala



21-Jul
Friday
Sikkim
15-Jul - 16 July
Saturday
Ladakh
21 July
Thursday
Several Countries
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Varalakshmi Puja
All South India except Kerala.

31 July - Aug 9
Monday
Several Countries
2023 FESTIVALS IN JULY  MONTH


2023 FESTIVALS IN AUGUST  MONTH - STATE WISE LIST

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
6 -Aug

Sunday
Friendship Day
Worldwide
30-Aug

Wednesday
Several States
23-Aug
Wednesday
Goa
12 -Aug
Saturday
Keralam
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Wed- Thurs
Several States
13-Aug
Thursday
Indian Patriot's Day
Bike Week
Manipur /
Vagator - Goa
15-Aug
Tuesday
All India

16 -Aug
Wednesday
Parsi New Year / ChingaPulari/Kerala NewYear
Kerala/Gujarat and Maharashtra
17-Aug
Friday
Jhapam Mela
West Bengal
20-Aug
Monday
Across Muslim Countries
 19 - Aug 
Friday
Several States
2 Sep-12 Sep
Saturday
Chakradar Samaroh
Chattisgarh
20-Aug
Sunday
Keralam
22-Aug
Tuesday

Madras Day
Tamil Nadu
28-Aug
Monday
Ayyankali Jayanthi
Keralam
28-Aug
Friday
Ramdev Jayanthi/Teja Dashami
Rajasthan
29-Aug
Saturday
Many States
27-Aug
Sunday
Orissa, Jharkhand, M.P, Chattisgarh, W.B
31-Aug
Thursday
    Onam / Thiruvonam            Keralam

11- Aug
Wednesday
Rajasthan/ Several States in India

2023 FESTIVALS IN AUGUST  MONTH 


2023 FESTIVALS IN SEPTEMBER  MONTH - STATE WISE 

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
1-Sept - 3 Sept

Fri - Sun
Latin Festival
Madras
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11-Sept

Monday
Onam Puli Kali
Swaraj Round -Keralam
3-Sept

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Lonavala International Film Festival
Pune-Maharashtra
1-7-Sept

Fri - Thurs
Arunachal Pradesh.
6-8 Sept

Sun - Tues
India Food Fair
Pune-Maharashtra
 10 Sept

Sun
Pang Lhabsol Festival
Sikkim
15 - Sept - 24 Sept
Thur- Sun
Varanasi -UP
6-Sept - 7 Sep

Thursday
 Southern India
 29 Sep - 14 Oct

Fri 
Gaya

27 Sept - 5 October
 Wed - 
Brahmotsavam Festival
Tirupathi

17-Sept
Sunday
Assam,U.P, Karnataka, W.B, Bihar, Jharkand, Odisha and Tripura

14-Sep
Thursday
Keralam
                


17-Sep - 19 Sept
Sunday - Tues
Agra-Rajasthan Road
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19 - Sep
Tuesday
Across India
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25-Sep
Friday
Ramdev Jayanthi/Teja Dashami
Rajasthan
23-Sep
Wednesday
Delhi Book Fair 
Delhi
28-Sept
Thursday
Ganesh Visarjan
Maharashtra, Gujarat, and AP.
1 - 15 Sept
Fri - Fri
Leh and surrounding Ladakh
29 -2 Oct
Fri - Mon
Arunachal Pradesh
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Dehradun International Film Festival
New Delhi

2023 FESTIVALS IN SEPTEMBER  MONTH


2023 FESTIVALS IN OCTOBER  MONTH - STATE WISE LIST

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
Oct

Friday
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-----anasi
2-Oct

Monday
All over India
9-Oct
Monday
Punjab
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India Art Festival
Mumbai
9-Oct
Monday
Keralam
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Jodhpur- Rajasthan
14 - 23 Octo
Sat - Mon
Telangana

15 - 24  Oct
Sun - Tue
Several States / South India
15 - 24 Oct
Sun - Tue
Keralam / Bikaner(Rajashtan)
15 - 24 Oct
Sun - Tue
Ramnagar Ramleela
Mysore / Varanasi
21-4 Nov
Wednesday
Tithal Beach Festival
Gujarat
15 - 24 Oct
Thursday
Kolkata and other States
24 -Oct
Monday
All Over India /Kerala
24 -Oct
Monday
Kota Dussehra / Kullu Dussehra
Kota-Rajasthan / Himachal Pradesh
28-31 Oct
Wednesday
Tawang Festival
Arunachal Pradesh
26 - 30 Oct
Thurs - Mon
Rajasthan Int'l Folk Festival
Rajasthan
28 -Oct
Saturday
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
West Bengal
31-Oct
Tuesday
International
30 - 31 Oct
Mon - Tues
Marwar Festival
Jodhpur - Rajasthan
To B A
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India Music Summit
Jaipur -Rajasthan
25-Oct
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             Ashwa PujaUdaipur-Rajasthan

2023 FESTIVALS IN OCTOBER  MONTH


2023 FESTIVALS IN NOVEMBER  MONTH - STATE WISE 

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
1 Nov

Wed
Kerala Piravi
Kerala - Northern  States of India 
2 - 5 Nov

Thu - Sun
India Craft Week
AeroCity - New Delhi
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6 Nov
Monday
Mannarashala Ayilyam
Harippad-Alleppey
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Mukha Mela Wooden Mask Festival
Kushmandi-W.B
10 Nov
Friday
Wangala Festival -Danteras
Asanang-Meghalaya / Several States In India
12-Nov 
Sunday
Several States In India
14-Nov 
Tuesday
Several States In India / Across India
15 -Nov 
Wednesday
Several States In India 

17 - 20 Nov
Fri - Mon
Bihar/Several States
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Pot Maya
Pingla-West Bengal
20 - 28 Nov
Mon - Tues
Pushkar Camel Fair
Pushkar-Rajasthan
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Mon-Wed
Baul Fakir Mela
West Bengal
25-26 Nov
Wed-Thu
Matsya Festival
Alwar-Rajasthan
26-29 Nov
Thu-Sun
Indian Art Festival
New Delhi
27 Nov
Monday
Kolayat Fair(Kapil Muni Fair)
Bikaner-Rajasthan
26  Nov
Sunday
Karthigai Deepam
South India
26 Nov
Monday
Dev Dipawali
Varanasi-U.P
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Monday
Chandrabhaga Fair
Jhalawar-Rajasthan
27 Nov
Tuesday
Guru Nanak Jayanthi
Amritsar-Punjab
27 Nov
Tuesday
Bali Jatra
Cuttack-Odisha
20 Nov
Monday
Sonepur Fair
Patna-Bihar
To B A
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   Cherry Blossom Festival    Shillong-        Meghalaya
To B A
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International Tantra FestivalNew Delhi

2023 FESTIVALS IN NOVEMBER  MONTH


2023 FESTIVALS IN DECEMBER  MONTH - STATE WISE 

DATE.
DAY
FESTIVAL
STATE
To B A

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Rann Utsav
Rann of Kutch -Gujarat
1-3 Dec

Fri - Sun
Kumbhalgarh Festival
Kumbhalgarh -Rajasthan
1-5 Dec
Fri - Tues
Konark Festival
Odisha
1-10 Dec
Fri - Sun
Hornbill Festival
North and the East India States
3-Dec
Sunday
Feast of Francis Xavier 
Panaji - Goa
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Potter's Market
Bhopal - M. P.
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Mahindra Kabira Festival
Varanasi - U. P.

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Echoes of Earth
Bangalore - Karnataka
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Orange Festival
Dambuk - Arunachal Pradesh.
Mid Dec
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Chennai Music Festival
Madras - Tamil Nadu.
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21-22 Dec
Thurs - Fri
Ranakpur Festival
Pali - Rajasthan
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Shilpgram Art & Craft Fair 
Udaipur - Rajasthan
24 - 26 Dec
Sun - Tues
Poush Mela
Shantiniketan - W. B
25-Dec
Monday
Christmas
Across the World.
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Sundarban Folk Festival
Sundarban - W.B
25 Dec-15 Jan
Friday
Mamallapuram Indian Dance Festival
Chennai - Tamil Nadu
Last week 
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The Tamara Carnival
Coorg - Karnataka
Last week
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  Cochin (Kochi) Carnival    Fort Kochi - Kerala
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Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothathanam TheyyamKasaragod - Kerala
29-31 Dec
Fri--Sun
Mt. Abu Winter Festival   Mt.Abu -       Rajasthan
31-Dec
Sunday
Hill Top NYE Party
Vagator - Goa
To B A
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  Himachal Hills FestivalKasol- Himachal Pradesh
To B A
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Sunburn FestivalVagator - Goa
To B A
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 Serendipity Arts Festival   Panjim - Goa
To B A
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Toshali Crafts MelaBhubneshwar-Odisha
To B A
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 National Street Food Festival   Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - New Delhi
To B A
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Ranthambore Music and Wild Life FestivalRanthambore - Rajasthan
To B A
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  Dhanu Jatra    Odisha and Chhattisgarh Border
To B A
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Comic-ConMumbai and Delhi
To B A
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  Dastkar Winter Mela  Chattarpur - South Delhi
To B A
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Magnetic Field FestivalRajashtan -New Delhi
To B A
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  Military Literature Festival  Chandigarh
To B A
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Times Lit FestBandra - Mumbai

2023 FESTIVALS IN DECEMBER  MONTH 

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