India is a land of fairs and festivals which makes it a unique region and an attractive destination for the tourists. Fairs and festivals in India showcase the beauty of the country and its age-old traditions and customs. The month of September is jam-packed with some of the most colorful festivals of the year thus calling for fun, fiesta and lot more. You can become a part of the following festivals in September this year.
Janmasthmi
Janmasthmi is the auspicious occasion of the birth of Lord Krishna and is celebrated with full enthusiasm by the people of Hindu religion all over the country. The best places to witness this festival are Mathura Vrindavan and Mumbai. Prayers and hymns at midnight, celebrations and fasting on the following day, dance-drama enactments on life of Lord Krishna are part of Janmashtami celebrations. The ‘Matki Fod’ celebration in Mumbai is fun part of the festival where people form human pyramid to break open the earthen pots strung high from the buildings.
When- 24th August 2019
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is 11-day festival celebrated to commemorate birth of elephant-headed Lord Ganesha. In the beginning of the festival, idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in homes and extensively decorated podiums called ‘pandals’ where everyday ‘pooja’ is performed. At the end of the festival that is on ‘Anant Chaturdashi,’ the same idols are immersed in water followed by procession on the streets.
When – 13-23 September 2018
Onam Kala Kettu festival
Held on the 28th day of Onam, the Kala Kettu procession is a harvest thanksgiving festival celebrated in Kerala. Gigantic idols of bulls are made, decorated and displayed in the Parabramha temple. Hundreds of people flock to the city to witness this colorful procession. While exploring the South India Tour Packages, this festival can be enjoyed.
When- 21st September 2018
Gogamedi
The Gogamedi fair is held in Ganganagar in Rajasthan to pay tribute to regional hero, Gogaji. Also considered as snake god, Gogaji is highly revered by the people of the region and it is on Goga Navmi that Rajasthani Handicraft and cattle fair is organized. The rustic singing and dancing are major attractions of the fair for the tourist. Rajasthan Cultural Tour is the best way to experience this fair.
When- 4-6 September 2018
Abhaneri Festival
Abhaneri is a remote village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan famous for its stepwell, Chandbaori. Abhaneri Festival is a two-day festival held annually wherein cultural performances are organized by artists from all over the state. Puppet shows, camel cart rides, folk dances are other part of celebrations held at the ancient location of ChandBaori. While enjoying this festival, you can explore the major destinations of Rajasthan such as, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and so on within 10 Days Rajasthan Tour.
When – 10-13 September 2018
Have a glance at the above list to make best of your journey in India in the month of September this year.
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