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CATTLE FAIR |
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RATH YATRA |
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January/February
Rajasthan
Trading of animals |
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June/July
Orrisa
Carrying images of deities in chariots |
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PONGAL
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HEMIS FESTIVAL |
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January 13-14
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Marking change of season |
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July 11-12
Ladakh
Age old plays permormed by dancers |
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INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
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INT'L MANGOFESTIVAL |
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January 13-15
Gujarat
Flying kites of varied colours |
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July
Uttar Pradesh
Best mangoes are exhibited & sold |
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INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL
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GANESH CHATURTHI |
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February 1-7
Gujarat
Demostration & experience of yoga |
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September
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
Dedicated to Lord Ganesh |
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SURAJKUND MELA
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ONAM |
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February 1-15
Haryana
Display art & craft |
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September 9-15
Kerala
Famous for snake boat races |
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GANGAUR
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DURGA PUJA |
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February 12-15
Rajasthan
Dedicated to Goddess Parvati |
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September/October
West Bengal
Nine days celebrating Goddess Shakti |
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DESERT FESTIVAL |
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DUSSEHRA |
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February 17-19
Rajasthan
Camel races & dances |
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September/October
Nationwide
Celebrating Lord Rama |
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TAJ MAHOTSAV |
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DIWALI |
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February 18-27
Uttar Pradesh
Dance & food festival in Agra |
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October/November
Nationwide
Festival of lights in Lord Rama's honor |
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CARNIVAL |
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SONIPUR FAIR |
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Feb-Mar
Goa
Fruiting of cashew & mango |
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November
Bihar
Cattle fair |
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ELLORA FESTIVAL |
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SHEKHAVATI FESTIVAL |
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March
Maharashtra
Classical dances & music |
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December
Rajasthan
Colorful festival |
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HOLI
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KONARK FESTIVAL |
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March
North India
Festival of colors |
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December 1-5
Orrisa
Classical dances in konark
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KHAJURAHO DANCE FESTIVAL |
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FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER |
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March
Madhya Pradesh
Classical dances |
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December 3
Goa
Preserved remains of Francis are
displayed |
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BAISAKHI |
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CHRISTMAS |
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April
North India
Celebration of harvest |
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December 25
Nationwide
Celebrating birth of Jesus Christ |
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POORAM |
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May 11
Kerala
Festival with a famous elephant
march |
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