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