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Upcoming Festivals and Holidays in India in 2023

India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, and this is reflected in the many festivals that are celebrated throughout the year. Each festival has its own unique significance, but they all share a common goal: to bring people together and celebrate the rich culture of India.

A colorful image of people celebrating a festival in India. The image shows people dancing, singing, and celebrating with each other. The festival is decorated with colorful lights and decorations.

Here is a list of some of the major festivals that will be celebrated in India in 2023:

  • New Year: January 1

  • Makar Sankranti: January 14

  • Basant Panchami: January 26

  • Mahashivratri: February 18

  • Holi: March 8

  • Chaitra Navratri: March 22-April 2

  • Ram Navami: March 30

  • Hindu New Year: October 15

  • Nag Panchami: August 21

  • Raksha Bandhan: August 30

  • Janmashtami: September 7

  • Dussehra: October 24

  • Diwali: November 12

  • Chhath Puja: November 19

These are just a few of the many festivals that will be celebrated in India in 2023. For more information on specific festivals, please visit the websites of the respective state governments or cultural organizations.

 

List of Indian Festivals

The list of the Indian festivals mentioned below are stated in the following order:

  1. State-specific

  2. Season-specific

State- Specific Festivals of India

The state-specific Indian festivals are listed below:

State
List of Indian Festivals
Andhra Pradesh
Dasara, Ugadi, Deccan Festival, Brahmotsavam
Arunachal Pradesh
Reh, Boori Boot, Myoko, Dree, Pongtu, Losar, Murung, Solang, Mopin, Monpa festival
Assam
Ambubachi, Bhogali Bihu, Baishagu, Dehing Patkai
Bihar
Chhath Puja, Bihula
Chhattisgarh
Maghi Purnima, Bastar Dussehra
Goa
Sunburn festival, Ladain, Mando
Gujarat
Navratri, Janmashtami, Kutch Utsav, Uttarayana
Himachal Pradesh
Rakhadumni, Gochi Festival
Haryana
Baisakhi
Jammu and Kashmir
Har Navami, Chhari, Bahu Mela, Dosmoche,
Jharkhand
Karam Utsav, Holi, Rohini, Tusu
Karnataka
Mysore Dasara, Ugadi
Kerala
Onam, Vishu
Madhya Pradesh
Lok-rang Utsav, Tejaji, Khujaraho festival
Meghalaya
Nongkrem festival, Khasis festival, Wangla, Sajibu Cheiraoba
Maharashtra
Ganesh Utsav, Gudi Padva
Manipur
Yaoshang, Porag, Chavang Kut
Mizoram
Chapcharkut Festival
Nagaland
Hornbill festival, Moatsu Festival
Odisha
Rath Yatra, Raja Parba, Nukahai
Punjab
Lohri, Baisakhi
Rajasthan
Gangaur, Teej, Bundi
Sikkim
Losar, Saga Dawa
Tamil Nadu
Pongal, Thaipusam, Natyanjali Festival
Telangana
Bonalu, Bathukamma
Tripura
Kharchi Puja
West Bengal
Durga Puja
Uttaranchal
Ganga Dussehra
Uttar Pradesh
Ram Navmi, Ganga Mahotsav, Navaratri, Khichdi

  • Holi: The festival of colors that brings people together.

  • Diwali: The festival of lights that celebrates good over evil.

  • Navratri: The festival of nine nights that honors the goddess Durga.

  • Raksha Bandhan: The festival of rakhi that celebrates the bond between siblings.

  • Ganesh Chaturthi: The festival of Ganesha that celebrates the birth of the elephant-headed god.

  • Janmashtami: The festival of Krishna's birthday that celebrates the birth of the mischievous god.

  • Maha Shivratri: The festival of Shiva that celebrates the union of Shiva and Shakti.

  • Makar Sankranti: The festival of the sun that marks the end of winter.

  • Onam: The harvest festival that celebrates the harvest season

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