Traditions

Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Avurudu & Puthandu)
A traditional holiday of Aluth Avurudda & Puthandu is equally important for Sinhalese and Tamil people of Sri Lanka

Colombo Aadi Vel Festival
A colourful religious ceremony honouring the Hindu God of War with offerings and piercings

Ganesh Chaturthi
May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! Immerse yourself into one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India

Galungan and Kuningan
The festival to honour the win of good over the evil

Holi Festival
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

Holi Festival
If your life seems grey and you are looking for more color, check out Goa's Holi Festival

Somvati Utsav (Bhandara Festival) in Jejuri
Have you ever seen gold in the air?

Kumbh Mela
Immerse yourself in one of the biggest religious gatherings ever

Shigmo Festival (Shigmotsav)
Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Once a year all of Mauritius celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi—the birthday of the youngest son of Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha

Thaipusam
Hindu devotees dance with heavy and prickly kavadis decorated with flowers and peacock feathers and pour life-giving milk to honour Murugan

Fire Walking Festivals
Hindu feel no pain walking barefoot across hot embers or coals because they know that it is the only way to cleanse one's self of physical and spiritual impurities

Dashain Festival
One of the most important Hindu festivals in Nepal, Dashain is all about community building, worshipping, and marvelous traditions

Deepavali (Diwali)
Tamil people of Sri Lanka celebrate the most significant Hindu holiday

Maha Shivaratree Celebration
Join hundreds of Hindus at the mass pilgrimage during the Maha Shivaratri celebration

Thaipoosam Cavadee
Witness the most extraordinary and spiritual celebration that includes fasting and body piercing

Teej
Witness the most famous festival among Nepali women, as they fill the streets of Kathmandu with red colour

Purnama Kedasa
The full moon celebration is one of the most significant holidays for the Balinese Hindus

Onam Festival
Get involved and catch your blessing of happiness and prosperity

Krishna Janmashtami
Visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna and discover this ancient Hindu festival

Maha Shivaratri
Immerse yourself in Maha Shivaratri—discover overall definition of the Hindu galaxy and honor Lord Shiva with the believers

Diwali, Festival of Lights
As Christmas to Christians, Diwali is as important to Hindus

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain)
Don't miss a chance to get a closer look at the religious traditions of India

Karni Mata Festival
If you're up for something out of the ordinary check out this temple where rats are treated like pets!

Pushkar Mela (Camel Fair)
Immerse in Rajasthan traditions at one of the largest agricultural fairs in India

Ganesh Chaturthi
One of the most important Hindu festivals welcomes everyone to join its colorful celebration

Rath Yatra
About a million local and international visitors flock to the city of Puri to witness this amazing Hindu festival

Janai Purnima
One of the biggest days for higher class Hindus. During the event, the pilgrims bathe in the sacred water and change the threads on their hands

Tihar
Also known as Swanti or Diwali, the festival lasts for five days and includes different events dedicated to animals and family members

Shree Swasthani Brata Katha
Worshipers of Swasthani and Shiva take a huge massive bath together, which is believed to make miracles

Tanah Lot
A picturesque Hindu temple is one of the most popular photo spots in Bali, especially at sunset

Ngerebong or Ngurek
Stabbing and not bleeding ritual of protecting the island from the bad spirits

Diwali in London
Join Europe's largest live outdoor Diwali celebration and show

Pongal Festival in Little India
Hindu dancing, rhythmic music in Tamil temples, collective cooking and festive bazaar constitute Pongal harvest celebration