Category
Folk
Living community rites and traditional gatherings
54 festivals
International dance festival
ABU International Dance Festival
A broadcast-linked dance festival bringing traditional and contemporary performances from the Asia-Pacific region.
Seasonal
Aadi Perukku
A Tamil festival honoring rising river waters, monsoon abundance, agriculture, and the life-giving power of water.
Seasonal
Agera
An East Indian harvest thanksgiving rooted in faith, farming, community, and the sharing of the first sheaves.
Seasonal
Baha Parab
A Santal spring flower festival honoring nature through sacred flowers, music, dance and community rituals.
Cultural & maritime heritage
Bali Jatra
A Cuttack festival remembering Odisha’s maritime heritage through boats, crafts, food and a vast fair.
Religious & cultural
Bansberia Kumbh Mela
A Hindu pilgrimage gathering at Tribeni Sangam in West Bengal, centered on sacred bathing and spiritual observances.
Seasonal
Bathukamma
A nine-day Telangana floral festival of seasonal flowers, songs, community and devotion.
Seasonal
Bhadu
A folk festival of rural Bengal centered on Bhadu songs, women-led worship, and community celebration.
Seasonal
Bhagoria Festival
A springtime tribal festival of music, dance, color, markets and community gatherings.
Cultural & arts
Bihar Utsav
A cultural celebration showcasing Bihar’s heritage, arts, crafts, food, music, and traditions.
Seasonal
Bihu
Assam's three seasonal festivals celebrate agriculture, community, music, dance, and harvest traditions.
Seasonal
Bizhu
A three-day Chakma New Year festival of flowers, hospitality, traditional food, dance and renewal.