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	Fairs and Festivals:
	Fairs and festivals are symbols of any civilization. They represent the culture and colors of a civilization. India true to its diverse nature has numerous fairs and festivals that portray this diverse land. They harmonise the people with this land and its different facets. Festivals signify the seasons, the harvest, the rains, the moon and its related features etc., on the one hand, while on the other, important religious events too are widely celebrated. Fairs are a confluence of both celebrations of nature and an opportunity for people to showcase their culture as well as trade. Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in India and famous the world over also signifies the victory of good over evil. While Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated widely in the north, Baisakhi, Onam and Pongal festivals signify the harvesting season in North and South India. The emphasis laid on the different festivals varies in different parts of the country. These festivals are the most important spice of the Indian society. We at Oriental Bliss Tours lay special emphasis on these festivals and based on the date (varies every year) of the specific festival that coincides with the visit of our clients, we plan the itinerary in a manner that you are able to experience the fervor of the festival too. Apart from this, India is famous for its fairs that are held in different parts of the country. The Hemis festival and the Ladakh festival in the Ladakh region, the Pushkar fair, the Sonpur Fair (Mela) in Rajasthan and Bihar respectively, the Snake Boat Race in Allepey, the Gajamela in Kerala are just some examples. The dates of the fairs and festivals change every year, as per the local calendar. Please contact us for further details information.

Fair Details:

Pushkar Camel Fair

Sonepur Fair

The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire world. It takes place in the month of Kartika (October or November). The camel, horse and cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival period. During the latter half, religious activities are more common. Devotees take dip in the holy lake, as the sacred water is known to wash away sins

The Sonepur Mela or Fair is held on Kartik Poornima in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganga and Gandak. During medieval times, King Chandragupta Maurya used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges. This took form of a mela / fair. The mela used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia. The traders now trade in Cows, Buffaloes, Horses, Elephants, Donkeys etc., among others.

Hemis Festival

Ladakh Festival

The Hemis Festival is held in honour of Guru Padma Sambhav's birth anniversary (August). The festival comprises of splendid masked dances in colorful brocade robes accompanied by cymbals, drums & long horns. A colorful fair, displaying some beautiful handicrafts, is the special highlight of the festival. This festival is religiously attended by local people especially to see the mask dance.

The Ladakh Festival held in September is a major event organized every year by the Kashmir and Jammu Tourism Department. The festival presents fascinating cultural troupes and village contingents in full ceremonial costumes, singing and performing dances to the tune of the traditional orchestra. The carnival atmosphere during the festival is most enchanting. The festival presents the best example of the region's performing arts. The program includes a fortnight of musical concerts, lama dances and folk ceremonies, the most colorful and exciting are the archery events. The Ladakh Festival is the best opportunity to witness many of Ladakh’s traditions and folk heritage in one place without having to travel through to its formidable areas.

Thrissurpooram

Parippally Gajamela

Celebrated in April-May, Thrissur is best known for its Pooram Festival, which is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. Thrissurpooram, attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the State and even outside. It was believed that every year the dynastic gods and goddesses of neighbouring province met together for a day of celebration. The gods and their entourage arrived for the meeting on colourfully decorated elephants. The decorated elephants are one of the main attraction of the festival now. The pooram festival closes with fireworks display in the evening and in the wee hours of the next morning.

Gajamela features a grand elephant procession. The elephants are beautifully decorated. Usually many temples in Kerala have an annual feature comprising of Gajamela as its integral part, but the Paripally Gajamela is the most famous. Held in the month of March every year, this festival is dedicated to Bhadrakali - the Goddess in her most fierce form. There is a procession of about 50 elephants - the Gajamela - and various cultural programmes on the concluding days. It is held in Kodimoottil Bhagavathy Temple, Parippally, Kollam district.

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