The land of five rivers, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, Punjab has a rich cultural history of celebrating various festivals and fairs with grandeur and enthusiasm. Festivals in Punjab are famous for its vivacity and colour. Social interaction and rejoicement forms part of the festivals in Punjab.

Festivals are usually held in April and May when the harvest is ripe and ready. People come out to celebrate Baisakhi with zeal and religious fervour. Gurupurab, Lohri, Holi, Diwali, Bahidooj, Mehendi festival are some of the popular ones celebrated in Punjab.

List of Festivals in Punjab:

• Baisakhi
• Lohri
• Holi
• Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Jayanti
• Gurudwara Fatehgarh SahibJor Mela
• Martyr Festival
• Diwali
• Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan at Devi Talab in Jalandhar
• Mukatsar Maghi Festival in Punjab
• Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon
• Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
• Hola Mohalla Anandpur Sahib 
• Birthday Guru Ramdassji
• Installation of Guru Granth Sahibji
• Chappar Mela
• Sodal mela
• Guru Nanak
• Chandigarh Garden Festival
• Holla Mohalla

For more information on Festivals of India click here.

DOU=19/05/2008