Surajkund Crafts Mela

Surajkund Mela comes each year in Surajkund situated at the borders of New Delhi and Faridabad, India. It is a very unique fair, also called as Surajkund Festival, where talented artistes from diverse parts of the world come to showcase their rich crafts and traditions of their respective states. Surajkund is the annual fair that… Continue reading Surajkund Crafts Mela

Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community

Mahavir Jayanti is the most propitious day for the followers of Jainism and principally the Digambars. Jayanti means Birth anniversary. Mahavir Jayanti is one of the biggest festivals of the Jain community who celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Teerthankar of the Jains. History Lord Mahavir is the founder of modern Jain religion and… Continue reading Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community

Baisakhi – Celebrated as Sikh New Year

In April, this day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar New Year. In fact this day is celebrated all over the country as New Year day under different names. It is also the time when the harvest is ready to cut and store or sell. Baisakhi is perhaps one of the most vibrant and… Continue reading Baisakhi – Celebrated as Sikh New Year

The Great Elephant March Festival – Kerala

Festival Time: 17th to 20th January Duration: Four Days Location: Kerela   Great Elephant March The month of January is time for the one of the biggest festival in Kerala — The Great Elephant March of India. This festival takes place in some of Kerala’s major towns like Trichur, Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. The Great Elephant March is the greatest… Continue reading The Great Elephant March Festival – Kerala