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Mahashivratri
(All over India)
Is the great night of Lord Shiva when devotees offer their prayers all night. Special celebrations are held in some of the major Shaivite temples at Varanasi, Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh) and Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu).
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Desert Festival
(Jaisalmer) - Rajasthan
Is a three day long extravaganza of colour. music and festivity. held at Jaisalmer. Gair and fire dancers swaying to traditional tunes, a turban-tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest are part of the fur) and frolic.
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Goa Carnival
(Goa)
For three days and nights, legendary king Momo takes over the state and the streets come alive with colourful revelry. This is a week long event.
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Nagaur Fair
(Nagaur)
Nagaur bustles with life during its annual cattle fair, the largest in the country. The day begins with earnest bargaining between the buyers and the sellers. Once the price of a horse, bullock or camel has been settled, the day draws to a close followed by exciting games, tug of war, camel races and ballads.
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International Yoga Week
Is organised by U.P. Tourism in which Yoga sessions, lectures and demonstrations are held along the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh.
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Surajkund Crafts Mela
(New Delhi)
Is held annually at Suraikund to promote traditional Indian handicrafts. Skilled artisans and craftsmen display their skills and crafts in a rural setting.
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Elephanta Festival
(Elephanta Island)
Is held across Mumbai harbour on the Elephant Island, near the Elephanta Caves. This feast of music and dance, transforms the entire island into a large auditorium.
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Deccan Festival
(Hyderabad)
Cultural programmes with ghazal nights, qawalis and mushairas are held. A food festival and pearl and bangle fair are part of the festivities.
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Taj Mahotsav
(Agra)
A ten day event, the Tai Mahotsav at Agra is a culturally vibrant platform that brings together the finest Indian crafts and cultural nuances. Folk music, shayari (Poetry), and classical dance performances as well as elephant and camel rides, games and food festival - all form part of the festivities.
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Chapchar Kut
(Mizoram)
A lively festival in Mizoram which celebrates the arrival of spring. It is an occasion for dance, music and feasting.
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Island Tourism Festival
(Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
Is a ten day long festival of dance, drama and music. Exhibitions displaying arts and crafts flora and fauna and marine life, are part of th( event. Aqua sports, tele-games and parasailing are added attractions.
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