Festive August: India's Cultural Extravaganza Unfolds
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings, marked by tying a protective thread
Janmashtami
Janmashtami celebrates Lord Krishna's birth with fasting, singing, and ornate temple decorations
Independence Day
India's Independence Day on August 15 marks the nation's 1947 liberation from British rule
Onam
Onam is a major festival in Kerala, celebrated with grand feasts, boat races, and traditional dances
Parsi New Year
Parsi New Year, or Navroz, is marked by the Parsi community with prayers, feasts, and social gatherings
Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is dedicated to serpent worship, with offerings and rituals performed at temples
Teej
Teej is celebrated by women in North India, marking the monsoon season with fasting and traditional dances
Devaragattu Temple Festival
The Devaragattu Temple Festival in Andhra Pradesh features a unique ritual where devotees participate in a mock battle