Festivals of India 2018

October (Ashwin / Karthik):

Welcome to the land of Festivals - India! Here each festival has a deep cultural, philosophical and traditional value attached with it. It is the land of celebrations, carnival and festivities where every month comes with an unmatched splendor and pomp. And October opens a basket full of festive goodies for all of us.

Beginning on a note of patriotism, this month marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on the 2nd of October. It is also a day to commemorate the birth of the former PM of Republic India- Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri. In 2018, the Central Air Command will commemorate the anniversary of the Indian Air Force Day on October 8th. The traditional parade at the respective Air bases will be conducted to mark the beginning of the celebration. Also, the UNO Day will be celebrated on the 24th of this month. The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patelon October 31st every year. Several activities including Run for Unity and March Past will take place in the country's capital New Delhi.

From this month on, Nagaland gears up for its week long Tsokum Festival to thank god for great crops and well being of their loved ones. While Meghalaya celebrates its Pomblang Lewduh on the 4th. This 3 day festival is celebrated by performing the traditional tribal Khasi dance. The Cape Festival will begin this month in the far south of Kannyakumari, portraying the traditions and rich culture of the place.

In the Barabanki Mela of Uttar Pradesh, celebrations including Kavi Sammelan, Kite Flying, Rifle Shooting etc. will keep you busy all throughout. This is the most incredible aspect of the month of October that special regional celebrations of festivals, fairs and carnivals like Kati Bihu, Kallaji ka Mela, Rayalaseemma Food and Dance Festival, Koratty Murthy's Feast and many more glorify the spirit of togetherness in our country.

Since this month corresponds to the Hindu months of Ashwin and Karthik, October also hosts the much awaited festival like Navaratri, Dussehra and Durga Puja. Sikhs all around the world will celebrate Guru Ram Das Jayanti on the 9th of October. Karva Chauth this year falls on 27th of October. Married Hindu Women observe fast of Karva Chauth for the well-being, prosperity and longevity of their husbands.

October marks the death anniversary of many influential personalities of history Indira Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan and Munshi Premchand. Other festivals to be celebrated in the month of October are Ayudha Puja, Indira Ekadashi and Ahoi Ashtami.

Explore and enjoy the panorama of Festivals / Fairs / Melas celebrated in India.


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