Festival & Fair In India 2025

Festivals in India 2025

The Rajasthani spirit—and that of all Indian people—is reflected in their love for vibrant colors, joyous celebrations, music, dance, and festivals, making this region one of the most colorful deserts in the world. Most holidays and festivals in India follow either the Indian lunar calendar or the Islamic calendar, which means dates shift every year relative to the Gregorian calendar. Below are the major upcoming festivals and fairs in India for 2025:

Upcoming Festivals & Fairs in India 2025

Fairs and festivals are the heartbeat of India’s rich socio-cultural fabric. Closely linked to religious beliefs, seasonal cycles, and harvest celebrations, India is rightly called the land of “13 festivals in 12 months.” Our Indian festive calendar is one of the longest and most diverse in the world. At Driver India Private Tours, we invite you to witness this colorful cultural diversity with one seamless experience. Every Indian fair or festival has deep legends behind it and offers travelers a chance to witness ancient traditions, rituals, and performances. Some key events in 2025 include:

Mewar Festival in Udaipur
1 April to 13 April 2025
Celebrated in honor of spring, this vibrant Udaipur festival is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Sisodia dynasty. The city comes alive with processions, folk dances, and cultural performances.

Teej Festival in Jaipur
6–7 August 2025
A monsoon celebration especially for women, the Teej festival features colorful processions, swings, mehndi (henna), traditional music, and folk dance. The streets of Jaipur become a carnival of joy and devotion.

Dussehra Festival in Kota
2 October 2025
Also known as Vijayadashami, this marks the victory of good over evil, symbolized by Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana. Kota hosts a grand fair with cultural performances and huge effigies burned to celebrate the event.

Marwar Festival in Jodhpur
16–17 October 2025
A tribute to the heroes of Rajasthan, this festival features traditional music, dance, and deep insights into the rural life of the Marwar region. It’s a cultural gem for visitors wanting to connect with Rajasthan's roots.

Pushkar Camel Fair in India
30 October to 5 November 2025
One of the largest camel fairs in the world, featuring quirky competitions like 'Matka Phod', 'Longest Moustache', and 'Bridal Competition'. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone traveling to India.

Diwali in India
20 October to 25 October 2025
India’s most famous festival of lights. Cities like Amritsar (Golden Temple) and Varanasi light up with thousands of lamps, candles, and fireworks. It’s a spectacle of devotion, celebration, and color.

Dev Diwali in Varanasi
5 November 2025
Held 15 days after Diwali, this sacred festival honors Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasur. The ghats of Varanasi are lit with countless diyas and resonate with divine chants and processions.