Attukal Pongala
| February 27, 2013Experience the euphoria of faith, belief and religion at the Sabarimala of women. The largest single gathering of women for a religious activity, the annual Pongala festival is held at the renowned Attukal Bhagavathi temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Pongala (literally means to boil over). It is a ritualistic offering …
World Mouth Harp Festival of India
| February 21, 2013The World Mouth Harp Festival of India, the first of its kind in the country, would be held at Arambol, Goa from February 7 to 8, 2013. The event is being organised by Neptune Chapotin, a mouth harpist . The focus would be on the instrument and the music it is commonly associated with. The
26th Garden Tourism Festival, Delhi
| February 21, 2013The 26th Garden Tourism Festival will be held from February 15-17 in Delhi. It is the best place to enjoy the season and watch nature’s spectacle. Delhi Tourism organizes this festival to celebrate the flowers in bloom every year. The festival would be held at Garden of Five Senses in Saket and would be open
Mahindra Blues Festival
| February 21, 2013Want to experience some of best guitar-ripping and soul-tripping music, then head for the Mahindra Blues Festival. Touted as Asia’s largest and finest Blues phenomenon, MBF is the ultimate destination for music lovers. MBF will feature blues legends dishing out all time classics and modern day hits. This years …
Sulafest 2013
| February 21, 2013Want to be part of the grape stomping this season and enjoy some good wine, food and music, head to Sulafest in the first weekend of February. This year’s edition of the festival promises to be bigger and better. A mix of international and local bands – Deep Forest Live, French artist St Germain, Gaudi +
Where to go in February
| January 17, 2013From art fair to crafts mela, dance festival to bike festivals, February is jam-packed with events. Travel.india.com presents a list of events worth travelling in February. What: The India Art Fair Where: New Delhi When: January 31-February 3, 2013 Why: India Art Fair (IAF) will showcase artworks from 24 …
Shekhawati Festival
| January 16, 2013Think Shekhawati and images of grand mansions and elaborate frescoes comes to mind. And the best time to explore the area is during the Shekhawati Festival. Spread over a number of venues – Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu, the festival celebrates art and culture of the region, often called the largest open air …
Jaisalmer Desert Festival
| February 27, 2013If you are a fan of Rajasthan’s culture and heritage, then the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is the place to be in February. Music, dance, puppet shows, fire dancers, snake charmers and handicraft fairs are part of the festival. Contests like turban tying, the longest moustache contest and even a Mr. Desert pageant, …
Taj Mahotsav
| February 27, 2013The annual 10-day event offers a peek into India’s rich arts, crafts, cultures, cuisine, dance and music. Held just a stone throw away from the Taj Mahal, the Taj Mahotsav is aimed at providing encouragement to artisans and providing a platform for India’s performing arts. Artisans, some of them legendary in their …
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
| January 16, 2013The annual festival is a window to the kaleidoscopic world of music, dance, theatre, and literature. Having grown in stature and popularity since its inception in 1999, the Kala Ghoda Festival attracts a large number of visitors and participants. Organised by the non-profit Kala Ghoda Association, the festival was …
