Festivals of India
Indian festivals are deeply woven into the country’s cultural and spiritual fabric, celebrated with grandeur, devotion, and community gatherings.
Ganesh Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is marked by installing clay idols, prayers, cultural performances, and the immersion of idols in water, symbolically depicting the cycle of life on earth.
Gokulashtami (Krishna Janmashtami) is observed with devotional singing, plays on Krishna’s life, and lively events like array of Krishna's dolls and preparation of variety of sweet and savouries that is distributed among family & friends, especially children.
But the biggest festival that is celebrated all over India is the Navarathri or Dasara (Dussehra) symbolizes the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana and in South India, the worship of Goddess Chamundeshwari after slaying the demon Mahishasura. It is marked by processions, vibrant displays of dolls (Golu), cultural performances, and fairs. At homes & temples, there's daily prayers and colourful vibrant stories through display of dolls that recreate Indian mythologies.
Following this is the festival of lights, Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of lights, celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and the triumph of light over darkness. Families illuminate homes with oil lamps, burst fireworks, exchange sweets, and perform Lakshmi puja for prosperity and well-being. Together, these festivals highlight India’s traditions of storytelling, devotion, and communal harmony.
At Unhurried, we'll strive to give our guests a peek into these festivals through temples, homes and public spaces. Come, learn about our festivals & enjoy the cultural celebrations.
