Festivals of India 2012

Indian Festivals celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colours of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints, and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India, however they are celebrated differently in different parts of the country.... Read More

February (Magh / Phalgun):

The month of February in itself has the colours of Love and Passion with the Valentine's Day being the most awaited day of the year for lovers across the globe. Love is in the air as young hearts wait eagerly with cards and candies to say it to their beloved on this day.

Though the shortest month of the calendar year, February hosts some of the most colourful and sought after celebrations. Fairs such as the Surajkund Crafts Mela at Surajkund in the Delhi NCR region, Goa Carnival, Konark Dance & Music Festival and many others, compose the vastness of the celebrations in February.

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm.

The National Science Day is celebrated on February 28 every year to popularise the benefits of scientific knowledge and pratical appropriation. A host of festivities and celebrations awaits the millions of people this month. So, Celebrate Life! Celebrate with www.FestivalsofIndia.in!!