The Mizoram Tourism Department has inaugurated the two-day Tlaizawng Paradise Festival at Tuivai Bridge near Phuaibuang, as part of efforts to boost tourism by highlighting the State’s natural beauty. The event is being organised to attract tourists by harnessing the natural wealth and beauty of ...

First Indigenous Folk Instrument Playing Festival 2026 was organised by the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council to preserve folk traditions and protect fading musical practices of Assam’s ethnic communities. The event aimed to revive interest among young performers while documenting traditional ...

The third edition of Unmesha – International Literature Festival took place in Patna, Bihar, from September 25th to 28th, 2025. This vibrant event gathered writers, poets, scholars, and publishers from 15 different countries, showcasing over 100 languages. The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. ...

The sacred Behdeinkhlam festival recently took place with exhilaration in Jowai, Meghalaya. This annual event is important to the Pnars, a tribal group from Meghalaya. The festival takes place in July and consists of prayers for a good harvest and the dispelling of diseases and evil from society. ...

The Holi festival has once again proven to be a major economic force for traders and businesses across India. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), this year’s Holi sales are expected to exceed ₹60,000 crore, which is a 20% increase from last year’s ₹50,000 crore. The demand ...

Holi, famously known as the “Festival of Colors,” is one of the most cheerful Hindu festivals out there. It’s celebrated with a lot of excitement not just in India but in various other countries too. The festival unfolds over two days: Holika Dahan marks the first day, while Rangwali Holi takes ...

Sahitya Akademi, India’s leading literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to host its annual Festival of Letters 2025 at Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi, running from March 7 to March 12, 2025. The event will be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri ...

On March 5, 2025, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, inaugurated the second edition of Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This festival aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of India by presenting different regions in separate editions. The second edition highlights ...

The Khajuraho Dance Festival, a vibrant annual celebration of culture, is poised to captivate art enthusiasts once more from February 20 to 26, 2025. Organized by the Department of Culture in Madhya Pradesh, with the backing of Madhya Pradesh Tourism, this festival has been a cornerstone of ...

The Mising tribe, one of the largest indigenous communities in Assam, recently celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival, an important cultural and agricultural event. This festival takes place on the first Wednesday of the Assamese month of Fagun and signifies the start of the sowing season. It holds ...