10 Festivals In India To Enjoy In August 2020

India is known world-wide for its rich culture, ancient traditions and colorful festivities. This is the thing which not only makes India unique but also attracts a lot of admirers from places across all over the globe.

When in India, not even a single day can be termed as boring because being amidst such fun, happiness, smile and colorful chaos one can be anything but not bored! Not even a single month passes by without having at least a few festivals, it can be said that in India every month is blesses with a bucketful of exciting festivals which not only bring people closer and united but also teaches people about the country’s propensity.

If you are you planning a trip to India in the month of August, then you are going in the right way as this month is seriously gifted with some amazing bunch of festivals. Come, lets have a look at some of best festivals out of the whole lot!

* Raksha Bandhan

Date: 3 Aug, 2020

Known by different names like Nariyal Poornima and Kajari Poornima but widely known as Raksha Bandhan, this is one of the favourite festivals celebrated all over in India.Highlighting the love of sisters and brothers, on this day as a symbol of chaste love all the sisters tie beautifully crafted Rakhis, which can be a simple thread as moli or decorated with stones and stickers, on the wrists of their brothers to bring them good luck.

Some even believe that tying of Rakhi, is a way of thanking by the sisters to their brothers for always protecting them. This one of the prime festivals, spreads love throughout the country.

* Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race

Date: 8 Aug, 2020

Destination : Kerala

This prestigious event is happening from as long as the year 1952 in the splendour of God’s own city, Kerala. With a huge crowd of audience to cheer for the boat race, the enthusiasm, happiness and excitement of the place surpasses the quiet atmosphere of the exotic Punnamada Lake.

In this exceptional festival of Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race the main spotlight falls on the ceremonial water processions which are unlike any other in the whole world. Moreover, in addition to this beauty and the tasteful decorations around the place, there are the mesmerizing snake boats which put the crystal blue waters of the calm lake to fire.

* Krishna Janmashtami

Date: 11 Aug, 2020

Krishna Janmashtami is one festival, which is celebrated with lots of love, fun and happiness throughout India. The reason behind the lavish celebration of this festival is that Krishna Janmashtami is considered as the birthday of one of the greatest Hindu Lord, Krishna who is believed to be the blue-skinned incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Though on this day every place is echoing of the ongoing festivities but to witness the best celebrations with elaborate rituals you must head to Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna.

* Independence Day

Date: 15 Aug, 2020

India is one independent country and it celebrates its independence from Britain one 15th August since the year 1947. It is one of the biggest and most important celebrations for the Indian citizens and around this day you can literally feel the presence of patriotism floating in the air.

The celebrations begin a day before with a patriotic speech by the President of India and continue till the next day, that is, the Independence Day where the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag and addresses the nation at the Red Fort.

* Melbourne Writers Festival

Date: 07th – 16th Aug, 2020

Destination: Mumbai

This is a literature festival, which takes place in Mumbai. The venue for the celebration is not yet announced. This celebration brings together numerous countries together to appreciate the noteworthy works on literature, music, and others. The festival includes seminars, conferences, award ceremonies, book shows, and others.

* Bangalore Shopping and Food Festival

Date: 14th – 16th Aug, 2020

As the name indicates, this is an entertaining celebration, which will be taking place in the NLG Exhibition center of Bangalore. This festival goes on for three days with more than 150 stalls to enjoy shopping and cuisine tasting. Apart from shopping and tasting, you can also enjoy games, live dance, DJ music, fashion show, face painting, workshops, and others.

If you wish to enjoy the culture and beauties of Bangalore, this event is an entertaining way to do so. Starting from handlooms to herbal products, you can buy numerous interesting things and take part in fun activities. If you are visiting with your kids, you can take part in indoor games, arcade games, art workshops, and much more.

* Parsi New Year

Date: 17th August, 2020

This Iranian New Year is also called the Navroz. This festival is celebrated for more than 3000 years by Parsis and Iranians. The best places to enjoy this festival are Gujarat and Maharashtra.

According to legends, on this day, King Jamshed defeated an eternal winter with the help of a gem-studded throne, with which he rose to heaven to shine brighter than the sun. This is the day of cleansing and celebration. On the New Year’s Eve, the Pateti, people clean their house and get rid of any unwanted things in their homes. On the day of Navroz, people decorate their house, create rangolis, make delicacies, share, and enjoy.

* Hartalika Teej

Hartalika Teej is one of the major festivals of North India. On the third day of North Indian Lunar month also known as Bhadrapud, this festival is celebrated.

This festival is observed by the women folk. They fast at the evening hours of Hartalika Teej and continue fasting till next day without even drinking water. They pray to Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva and stay up all night. The fast is also known as nishivasar nirjala vrat.In India, it is mainly celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar. Madhya Pradesh also observes the festival of Hartalika Teej as a minor festival.

* Tarnetar Fair

Date: 21st – 23rd Aug, 2020

This Gujarati fair is famous for music, color, culture, and entertainment. The festival is celebrated for the young tribal men and women, who look out to find their future spouses. Folk dance, music, handicraft stalls, carnival rides, magic shows, and many other attractions are included in this fair.

This fair is celebrated in Thangadh town of Gujarat. According to mythology, this fair is linked with the swayamwar of Draupadi (choosing a spouse). According to the epic Mahabharata, Arjun took part in an archery competition to win the hands of Draupadi.

This festival has been celebrated for the past 250 years in the temple ground of Triniteshwar Mahadev temple. During this fair, people take a holy dip in the temple tank, which is said to give salvation to human soul.

* Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

Date: 22nd Aug to 1st September, 2020

This is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed god. This festival is celebrated throughout the county with cultural activities, music, and food. This is an eleven-day festival, which ends on Anat Chaturdasi day.

The cream of celebration for this festival can be enjoyed in Maharashtra. This festival has been celebrated for about 125 years. The pilgrimage sites, especially Ganesh temples will have special rituals throughout the festival. Many pandals will be erected around the city in which clay statues of Ganesh is decorated and prayed to.

However, the highlight of this festival takes place on the final day. The statues will be taken on a grand parade with dance, music, and even color sprays. The parade will end in a beach or a waterbody’s shore. Later, they immerse the statue into the water and let it dissolve. It denotes the circle of life.