By When in India, one can get a glance at so many fascinating carnivals and you would want to visit them together. Experience the aesthetic and ethnic rainbow of the various parts of the country. The memories of the happy carnivals will be cherished by you for a long time. Wondering what’s going to be the plan post-New Year? Here are some of the top carnivals in India to embrace in the upcoming year to keep up your festive spirit going!
Carnivals have larger-than-life festivals with fun activities and interesting rituals. A culture that makes our minds open and connect with our vibrant geographical culture. Moreover, there would not be a single individual who would not be a lover of carnivals.
Himachal Winter Carnival
The Winter Carnival in Manali is one of the popular carnival festivals. It represents Himachal’s cultural heritage with various performances such as folk dances, street plays, adventure sports, food festivals. Additionally, these activities show the diverse traditions of the North Indian state. Skiing competitions, parades with folk get-ups, and exceptional music festivals are the highlight of the carnival. The Craft Bazaar organizes an impressive collection of exquisitely designed wood and metal crafts, traditional shawls, and hand-woven caps to shop from.
Venue: Manali Live, Hotel Himgiri Model Town, Himachal Pradesh.
Date:2nd to 6th January 2022
Taj Mahotsav
Taj Mahotsav takes place in the city of Taj and loves Agra. It is an annual ten-day event that displays an incredible variety of art and craft, dance, and cuisines of artisans from different regions of India at reasonable prices. In fact, the festival is a heaven for food lovers with a feast of cuisines. Admirers of folk culture for the various displays of cultural ethnicities from different parts of the country.
Venue: Shilpgram district, Agra, India
Date:18 Feb to 27th Feb 2022
Rann Utsav
Apart from the natural white beauty of Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch, the locals have set up a Rann Utsav. Further, it’s something that every Indian should experience to identify the true culture and traditions of the state of Gujarat. A renowned landmark of the Rann land, the Utsav has earned its popularity through exciting activities put up during the festivity. Ranging from tent accommodations, traditional folk dance, and music carnivals. As well as camel safari and hot air balloon rides along with delicious Gujarati food platters.
If Kutch not seen, nothing is seen!
Date: 1st November 2021 to 20 February 2022
White Rann Resort, White Dessert Road, Dhordo, Gujarat 370510
Konark Festival
Konark festival focuses on traditional Indian dances such as Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kathakali to Manipuri and Kuchipudi, etc. In fact, that makes it a perfect place for dance and music lovers. This is one of the show-stopping carnivals in India that is celebrated to acknowledge the cultural aspect of Konark Temple in Odisha, which is also a renowned World Heritage site and an architectural marvel.
Date: 19th to 23rd February 2022
Venue: Natya Mandir, Konark, Bhubaneshwar
Hemis Gompa Festival
Ladakh’s most exciting carnival of the year, Hemis Gompa Festival is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava in the month of June or July. Gompa festival brings Leh to life, with dance performances at the Hemis Monastery attracting a lot of people during the celebration. The festival also shows the culture and crafts of the area. Finally, the main events are held at the Buddhist monastery of Ladakh and Hemis Monastery.
Date: July 4 2022 to July 16, 2022
Venue: Hemis Gompa Monastery, 40 kilometers from the town of Leh.
So now you know that the party doesn’t end with new years eve. With these exciting carnivals lined up for the year 2022, you can say a big goodbye to your wanderlust. Lastly, make your itineraries visiting these exciting carnivals and festivals! Which ones have you attended earlier?
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