Arts & Festivals
The Pushkar Brahma festivals are primarily centered around Kartik Purnima, the full moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November), and the Pushkar Camel Fair, which coincides with this religious festival. During Kartik Purnima, thousands of pilgrims visit Pushkar to take a holy dip in Pushkar Lake and worship at the Brahma Temple. The Pushkar Camel Fair, a large cattle fair, also takes place at this time, attracting tourists and traders from all over. The Pushkar Mela (also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair) in 2025 will be held from October 30 to November 5. This aligns with the Kartik Purnima, the full moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik, which is considered an auspicious time for a holy dip in Pushkar Lake.
The Mukteswar Dance Festival and the International Odissi Dance Festival are two prominent events celebrating Odissi dance in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Mukteswar Dance Festival is held at the Mukteswar Temple, while the International Odissi Dance Festival takes place at Rabindra Mandap. Both festivals feature performances by renowned Odissi dancers from India and abroad.
The 74th Dover Lane Music Conference is expected to take place in January 2026 in Kolkata, India.
The 74th Dover Lane Music Conference is expected to take place in January 2026 in Kolkata, India.
Khajuraho Dance Festival, a renowned cultural event held annually in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. It's a celebration of Indian classical dance forms, with performances set against the backdrop of the beautifully illuminated Khajuraho Group of Monuments.
The Kallepalli Pushkara festival, also known as Kallepalli Pushkaralu, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of rivers. It is part of the larger Pushkaram (or Pushkaralu) festival, which celebrates the 12 major rivers of India. Each river is associated with a zodiac sign, and the festival for a particular river is held when the planet Jupiter (Brihaspati) is in that sign. The Kallepalli Pushkaram, specifically, is associated with the Godavari River.
