Itanagar, Tourists can usher in the New Year at Arunachal Pradesh's Dong, the first village in India to witness the sunrise, amid a lineup of cultural performances and adventure activities.

India’s music festivals are a vibrant celebration of sound, culture, and connection. And with stunning backdrops like the ...

Why You Can’t Miss It: This boutique festival is a dreamy blend of electronic music, art, and Rajasthani heritage, set in the stunning Alsisar Mahal. The 2025 edition promises experimental beats from ...

Overview of India national observances, public holidays and regional festivals for 2026, highlighting dates, significance and ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India's northern city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering. The ...

The 2026 holiday calendar lists all major festivals, national public holidays and religious observances, helping people across India plan holidays, family events or time off with clarity.

Kerala moves to screen 19 films at festival after the Indian government denies censor exemptions, triggering a censorship row ...

(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at the massive Maha ...

At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world’s largest religious gathering. The stampede happened when ...