India is a country that celebrates every festival with fun, enthusiasm and zeal. If you want to get a deep insight of the culture of India then January is a perfect month to witness the celebrations in almost every nook and corner of India. The music, dance and old traditions come alive and thus you must grab this opportunity to witness charm and beauty of India at its best.
Don’t miss these special moments and start year 2023 by celebrating top 8 festivals in India in the month of January. Here is the list of the festivals that you must attend:
Lohri
Lohri festival is celebrated in the North India to welcome the harvesting of crops and arrival of summers with an end of winters. People enjoy the bonfire and take rounds around it in a group.
When: 13 January 2023
Where: Punjab
Kite Festival
Kite festival is celebrated at many places in India but the best one can be witnessed in Jaipur, Rajasthan. During this time, sky is flooded with the colorful kites. You will be amazed to see most of the locals on their terrace. People eat til made laddu and gajak. There is also a grand celebration at Jal Mahal for tourists. In the evening, lamps are lit and the sky looks stunning with the brightness of these lanterns.
When: 14 January 2023
Where: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Republic Day
Republic Day is a national festival of India to acknowledge the establishment of constitution of India on 26 January 1950. Being a nation’s capital, New Delhi celebrates the Republic Day which is worth watching. The parade marches down on the Rajpath with several performances by the locals. Some people attend the events on Republic Day while enjoying the Golden Triangle tour packages which is a combination of sightseeing of the three destinations- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
When: 26th January (every year)
Where: New Delhi
Rann Utsav
The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat celebrates Rann Utsav every year to display their culture and heritage by dances, music, handicrafts, scrumptious Gujarati food stalls and adventures. To get a rural touch, you can choose to stay at the tents which are built in Gujarati style. There are luxury options too. The Rann of Kutch is white desert full of salted marshlands and during the festival it is at its best.
When: 26th October 2022 – 20 February 2023
Where: Great Rann of Kutch salt desert, Dhordo, Gujarat
Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur can be visited for another festival which has utmost importance in Asia. Renowned authors and writes across the different parts of the world come to see this festival, also known as JLF. After enjoying the JLF, you can also experience Rajasthan tour packages from Jaipur.
When: 19th to 23rd January, 2023
Where: Diggi Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan
International Kite Festival
This festival welcomes tourists from different countries to witness the celebrations with full zeal and enthusiasm. Plenty of colorful kites can be seen in the sky form sunrise to the sunset. Kite flying, kite painting and aerial acrobats make the aura more special.
When: 6th to 14th January, 2023
Where: Sabarmati River Front, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Bikaner Camel Festival
In Bikaner, Rajasthan, the camel festival is celebrated where several activities are enjoyed like camel race, camel dance and camel beauty contest. Camels are well decorated in traditional attire.
When: 11th to 12th January, 2023
Where: Bikaner, Rajasthan
Pongal Festival
Pongal is celebrated as a Thanksgiving festival in Tamil Nadu. People enjoy meeting their loved ones and dancing with them. Houses are decorated and colorful rangolis (kolams)are made in the streets. Locals cook special Pongal dish on this day.
When: 15th to 18th January, 2023
Where: Tamil Nadu
These festivals keep the culture and traditions alive. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your trip to India and pack your bags to soak yourself into the vivid colors of India by experiencing different festivals in different styles.
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