International Yoga Festival (1 – 7 March, 2019)
International Yoga Festival is a festival celebrated in Rishikesh. This festival is organised by a Ashram in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is one of the most peaceful places on earth. Ganga river flowing on its side this city with its numerous temples gives calmness to anyone that visits. The main objective of yoga festival is to get your mind, body and soul to synchronize. This is a week-long event at takes place at a many ashrams in Rishikesh. Experience this rejuvenating festival at the ashram that calls out to you.
Paripally Gajamela (4 March)
Gajamela is a Festival celebrated in a small district in the state of Kerala. The word “Gajam” means elephant and “Mela” means fair. India has always been known to be a land where elephants are worshiped and used in wars. But due to modernization it is difficult to get a glimpse of the old traditions. The Parippally Gajamela is a perfect way to see India as was read in the old tales.
Goa Carnival (2 – 5 March)
Goa Carnival is a famous festival celebrated in Goa. This was a festival started by the Portuguese in the 18th century. During the festival, the streets come alive with parades, floats, music, and masked dances. It culminates with the Red and Black Dance, a formal ball in Goa, where the dress code is red and black. The festivities kick off with a Food and Culture Festival in Goa.
Lathmar Holi (15 – 16 March)
Lathmar Holi is one of the best Festival celebrated in the town of Barsana and Nandgaon, Mathura. Women use bamboos on men when they charge at the women with colours. The ground becomes a fun battle field where men, women and children engage in the celebration of colours and at the same time show off their agility with the bamboo. This is an extremely fun festival celebrated in Mathura.
Eternal Mewar Holika Dahan (20 March)
Holi is a two day celebration where on the first day the triumph of good over evil is celebrated by lighting a bonfire which is called the Holika Dahan. On the second day of celebration powdered color is used to play. Among all the places across India where Holika Dahan is done none is as grand as that of the Udaipur City Palace. The royal family of Udaipur till date has kept the tradition of grandeur alive with a procession that takes place in the city starting from their royal residence.
Holi (21 March)
Holi is a Festival of Colors. People celebrate this festival by throwing colored powder and water all over each other, have parties, and dance under water sprinklers. Bhang is also traditionally consumed during the celebrations. Holi is a very carefree festival and it is celebrated in whole country of India.