Celebrate Life Through Festivals
India's colourful and varied festivals serve as a testimony to our rich heritage and culture. Festivals are regarded as a source of celebrations and give vigour to our lives. They also make us happy and keep us together. Every state in this big country adds to the list of festivals that are unique to India. Particularly on specific occasions, India receives visitors from a variety of countries. These celebrations have a particular allure and importance that make them an essential component of the cultures to which they belong.
Read further to know more about these festivals, the states they originate from, and how they came to be observed in such a unique way.
1. Hemis Festival
It is a prominent Buddhist celebration in Ladakh, the Hemis Festival commemorates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava and is well-known among tourists. The two-day celebration is hosted in Hemis Gompa, one of Ladakh's most well-known monasteries.
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| Masked dance performance at the Buddhist Festival |
Highlights include:
- Chham Dance: The exquisite masked dances, which symbolise how good overcomes evil, are thought to be the festival's primary attractions, and you really must watch them while you're there.
- Devil Dances: These dances are also done and are very important to the festival.
- Crafts: The villagers put on a handcraft show that all visitors appreciate and purchase.
- Chang: A regional beverage offered at the festival, must be tried at the festival.
2. Champakulam Boat Race
Boat races are integral to Kerala's identity, and God's Own Country is familiar with the name Champakkulam. The oldest race of its sort in the State is this festival, which kicks off the boat racing season every year. This race takes place in a village in the Alappuzha district along the Pampa River. It often occurs in June or July and draws a large crowd.
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| Champakulam Boat Race 2021 |
Highlights of the Festival:
The festival officially begins the celebration in the afternoon when boats from the neighborhood gather at the start point of the race followed by a procession by the participating teams which includes cultural shows.
The major attraction during the celebration of this festival is the Chundan. It is the largest sporting event and water fiesta in the world where the ultimate test of endurance, speed and skill of the oarsmen is put to test.
It includes decorated boats, extravagant water floats, Vanchipattu- the song of the oarsmen and the thrilling Chundanvallom Race
This yearly event, also known as the Rural Olympics, takes place in Kila Raipur, Punjab, India. Various rural Punjabi activities, including as cart races, athletic competitions, and rope pulling, are held at this occasion. Inderjeet Singh Grewal was the inspiration behind the Kila Raipur Festival. He began this in 1933 in an effort to bring the villages and their neighbours together. He came up with the concept of making recreational activities into contests amongst villagers. More than 4,000 athletes from both recognised and traditional sports attend today's festival of the rustics.
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| Cart Race at Qila |
Highlights of the Festival:
Kabaddi - It continues to be the key draw for sports enthusiasts and is what makes this event unique. The fact that players from other nations travel to this competition is incredibly fascinating. And as a result of its popularity, this sport has also made its place in the Asian Games.
Akharas - Local villagers can learn the art of Kushti, a form of regional wrestling, in the Akharas. Due to its connections to desi mitti, wrestling has a persistent place in this sporting occasion.
Kite Flying - Flying kites is another unique feature of the Kila Raipur Festival. The thrill and adrenaline that can be seen on competitors' faces best sum up the competition.
The Kokla Chapaki - The Kokla Chapaki is a game that young children adore playing, especially in rural areas. Both boys and girls frequently participate in this game.
4. Mount Abu Winter Festival -
The Winter Festival, jointly organized by the Municipal Board of Mount Abu and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, strives to highlight the rich history and tradition of Rajasthan while providing visitors with a relaxing getaway amidst some breathtaking scenery.
The three-day festival starts with an opulent procession through this Rajasthani hill town that concludes at the well-known Nakki Lake. Hundreds of earthen lamps are lit and placed afloat on the lake during a ceremony known as the Deepdan. The celebrations are a feast for the eyes and a photographer's dream.
National and international tourists come to Mount Abu during this event to experience Rajasthan's vibrant culture and delectable cuisine. You may stuff yourself on delectable meals like Ker Sangri, Gatte ki Sabji, Pyaz ki Kachori, and the legendary laal maas, a delicacy prepared with goat meat. The classic desserts like Ghewar and Raab will have you asking for second and third helpings.
Highlights of the Festival:
- One of the few festivals in India that features cricket among its events
- The festival is known for its mesmerizing fireworks in the night
- It provides the chance to shop for genuine handicrafts.
- A soulful live band performance can be witnessed at the festival
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| The Kalbelia Dance |
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