2012 Events in India

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What's on in India

India is a vast and beautiful country. While there are big events like the famous Durga Puja or the Pushkar Camel Fair, tourists travelling to India will find that no matter where you go, you are sure to run into some regional event or festival. Known for their giving nature and impeccable hospitality, Indians will often invite tourists they have just met into their homes or even to special events like weddings or birthdays. Sometimes the most magical things happen when you just go with the flow.

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

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

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

Elephanta Festival

Each year, a motor launch carries visitors from Mumbai's Gateway of India Monument to Elephanta Island, a small island about an hour and a half's journey from the city, to enjoy the very special experience of the Elephanta Festival. A selection of renowned Indian... see full details

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav celebrates the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. Celebrations are held throughout India and this is one of the highlights of the year for tourists visiting the country. The festival culminates in the murti of... see full details

Goa Carnival

A throwback to the days of 18th-century Portuguese colonialism, the Goa Carnival is a mardi gras-style four-day party held every year on the weekend before Ash Wednesday, and which encompasses three days of music, dancing and general merriment. Though primarily a Christian custom, the... see full details

International Film Festival of India

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) runs for 10 days at the end of each year, and is on a par with the Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto film festivals. This festival was first held in 1952 and has been hosted in... see full details

Pushkar Camel Fair

In November each year, a Camel Fair is held in the beautiful Rajasthani town of Pushkar. The Pushkar Camel Fair is a festive event: farmers and herders from across India gather to sell camels, horses, and cattle. Amidst the camel races and auctions... see full details

New Year's Eve in Goa

Goa's beachfront trance parties are somewhat legendary in the worldwide party community. Revellers with a lot of stamina groove to psychedelic music under the stars, while famous Bollywood personalities put in cameo dancefloor appearances, as well. Try a glass of port wine or fenny,... see full details

Sunburn Music Festival

The MTV-sponsored Sunburn Music Festival is one of the fastest-growing trance music festivals in the world. In 2008, the event drew 5,000 electroheads to beautiful Candolim Beach in Goa; in 2009, 18,000 people were there; and in 2010, the crowd was in excess of... see full details

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