Festivals/Events - 2025

January 2025

Keslapur, telangana
The celebration is primarily observed by the Mesram clan of the Gond and Pardhan tribes, with participation from neighbouring states like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. It is celebrated annually in January/February, beginning during the Pushya Masam of the Hindu lunar calendar.
Duration: 10 days
It is the second biggest tribal carnival in India (after Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, also in Telangana).
It is dedicated to the serpent deity, Nagoba (Sri Shek – Cobra).
Gusadi Dance: A vibrant traditional dance performed by Gond tribe dancers, which is a major attraction.

Location: near the India-Myanmar border, Nampong, Arunachal Pradesh
The event honours the cultural heritage of eastern Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar, promoting unity and exchange between tribes. It also emphasises the region's historical significance during World War II along the Stilwell Road.

Location: Panaji, Goa
Objective: To foster curiosity, scientific temperament, and enthusiasm among students, inspire youth to pursue careers in science, and contribute to India's development.
Theme (10th Edition): "Green Revolution," honouring Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India's Green Revolution.

Location: Pehowa Saraswati Tirtha Sthal in Kurukshetra, Haryana
Inaugurated by: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Objective: To celebrate the rich heritage of the Saraswati River, promote Haryana's culture and traditions, boost tourism, and provide a platform for local artisans and craftsmen.

Location: Himachal Pradesh's Trans-Giri region
The Hatti tribes of the Trans-Giri region in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
It's a month-long festival that begins on Posh Dwadashi and concludes at the end of the 'Magha' month (usually January-February).

Location: Northeast Indian states of Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland.
Meaning: "Gaan-Ngai" means "festival of the winter season" (Gaan = winter, Ngai = festival). It's also known as Chakaan Gaan-Ngai.
Timing: It usually falls in the Manipuri lunar month of Wakching (which corresponds to December or January in the Gregorian calendar). The 2025 celebration in Manipur began on January 12th.
Duration: The festival typically lasts for five to seven days.
It is a post-harvest festival, a time to thank the supreme God Tingkao Ragwang for a good harvest and pray for prosperity in the new year.
It marks the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one.
It's a "festival of light," symbolising the victory of light over evil.
It's unique in that it's a festival of both the living and the dead, with rituals to bid farewell to those who passed away in the previous year and decorate their graves.

Location: Sikkim, India.
It is performed by Buddhist monks and lamas.
It takes place annually on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan Calendar, which usually falls in early December in the Gregorian calendar. It occurs two days before the start of the Sikkimese New Year, Loosong/Namsoong.

Location: Avaniyapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
It is one of the most anticipated Jallikattu events, kicking off the three-day Jallikattu festivities in Madurai during the Pongal harvest festival.