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Events 2012

Diwali (Festival of Lights)

India's most popular traditional festival, with its origins deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, turns the streets of Delhi (and all major cities in India) into a carnival each year. And while Diwali (the 'Festival of Lights') is extremely important for Hindus, it is also...  see full details

Republic Day Parade

The impressive Republic Day Parade is held every year on the anniversary of the formation of the Indian Republic, and serves to showcase the country's military might. Marching columns represent the armed forces, accompanied by armoured vehicles, military bands, decorated floats and folk dancers....  see full details

Garden Tourism Festival

Delhi, always a colourful city, blooms with the rich hues of thousands of flowers in February each year when the Garden Tourism Festival gets underway, providing a visual feast for visitors and an extravaganza for the horticulturally inclined. Furthermore, the Delhi tourism office provides...  see full details

Festival of Holi

Delhi puts on a colourful face in March for the light-hearted Festival of Holi, celebrating the triumph of good over evil. The exuberant spring festival starts on the night of full moon, when bonfires are lit on street corners to clear the air...  see full details