It's that time of the year when you feel good about everything, owing to the nip in the air. The weather is so good that suddenly you want to do stuff in your life and end the year with a bang. If you have that feeling or you're just interested in being social, what's better than attending famous festivals of India.
Here are the top seven festivals in December 2020:
1. Rann Utsav
One of the most popular festivals in December in India, the Rann Utsav brings together Gujarati folk artistes from multiple genres which results in a four-month extravaganza in the middle of Asia's largest white desert. People from all over the world come and stay in luxury tents set up for the festival, just along the periphery of the white salt desert. At the festival, they witness music performances, folk dances, handicraft exhibitions, while also participating in adventure sports and going on excursions to nearby locations.
What to look forward to:
The vibrancy of the Kutch, culture which is gifted with varied hues. Music, dance, food, shopping, handicrafts and star gazing on the arid lands of Kutch, make for a magical experience.
When:
12th Nov 2020 to 28th Feb 2021
Where:
Rann of Kutch desert, Dhordo, Gujarat
How to get there:
The nearest airport and railway station are in Bhuj, which is 74 km away. Major cities are connected via this route. From Bhuj, you can either take a public bus or a private taxi to reach Kutch. It will take you a couple of hours and anything between Rs 50 and Rs 2,000, depending on your choice of transport.
2. International Sand Art Festival
This one-of-a-kind festivals in December in India takes place in Konark, Odisha, where multiple sand artists from India and abroad come together to participate in the International Sand Art Festival. It's a very esoteric genre of art and the outcome is stunning (as you can see in the picture above). The judges pick the best sand art and its creator is awarded Rs 1 lakh.
What to look forward to:
If you love sand art or art in general, this is the place to be. International artists from France, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, USA and many other countries will compete for the top prize with Indian artists this year.
Where:
Chandrabhaga Beach, Konark, Odisha
How to get there:
The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar, which is 64 km away. The nearest railway station is in Puri, which is 31 km away. From both these places, you get plenty of state-run buses as well as private taxis to reach your stay in Konark.
Attendance is free.
3. Hornbill Festival
Also called 'the festival of festivals', the Hornbill Festival is one of the most awaited events in north-east India each year. It is celebrated to encourage inter-tribal interactions in Nagaland since the state is home to a lot of different tribes. The Nagas consider their festivals to be sacred, almost every native individual participates in Hornbill. The festival is named after the beautiful Indian Hornbill bird and is one of the most famous festivals in December for the people in the Northeast.
What to look forward to:
A massive celebration of Nagaland's indigenous warrior tribes. There are exhibitions, folk dances, sports, food fairs, games and other ceremonies organised and executed by the locals.
When:
1st - 10th December 2020
Where:
Naga Heritage Village, Kohima, Nagaland
How to get there:
The closest airport to Kohima is situated 68 km away at Dimapur which is directly connected to Guwahati and Kolkata. The nearest railway station is also in Dimapur and is connected to Guwahati via the Jan Shatabdi. From Dimapur, you can get plenty of state-run buses as well as private taxis to reach your stay in Kohima.
4. Magnetic Fields
If you've ever wondered where your trance music-loving friends disappear to in the winter, wonder no more, because the answer is the historic Alsisar Fort. Rajasthan is decadent, grand and has the perfect ambience to help you give in to your favourite music during the three-day extravaganza called the Magnetic Fields Festival. Wonderful DJs and singers come together to perform at this one-of-a-kind event.
What to look forward to:
Electronic music, fashion, art and food in a luxurious, restored, 17th-century palace. The lineup this year includes Maribou State, The Black Madonna and Daniel Avery among multiple other talented artists.
Where:
Alsisar Mahal, Shekhawati, Rajasthan
How to get there:
Jaipur has an airport, a railway station and an interstate bus terminus, all of which are extremely well-connected to every major city up north.
5. Jashn-e-Rekhta
Every year, a plethora of the finest Urdu laureates come together in Delhi to celebrate the spirit and eloquence of the beautiful language. The festival is called Jashn-e-Rekhta and it is organised to preserve and promote Urdu culture in India. Since the endeavour is to enlighten people, the event is free for everyone to attend. Several events and seminars take place during this three-day festival with many celebrities attending.
What to look forward to:
A crash course in the beautiful language of Urdu and its poetry. There are mushairas, panel discussions, cinematic conversations, workshops and more.
Where:
Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi
How to get there:
Delhi is extremely well-connected nationally and internationally. You can fly down to Delhi from anywhere in the country or beyond. You can catch a train to the capital city from most major cities in the country. The bus connectivity is also fantastic with buses plying to Delhi regularly from everywhere up north.
Attendance is free.
6. Serendipity Arts Festival
The Serendipity Arts Festival exhibits and celebrates a massive number of art forms across multiple venues in Goa. The event will be featuring 70 projects out of which 40 are already commissioned. Various art genres such as music, dance, photography, architecture, visual arts, culinary arts and theatre are revealed to the audience, as a medium to express and invoke questions. Hence, the art on display here is, many a time, borderline controversial.
What to look forward to:
If there is a form of traditional or modern art, its exponents are here to showcase it. The art here is thought-provoking and not futile. And of course, the venue is Goa!
When:
15th December 2019 - 22nd December 2019
Where:
Panjim, Goa
How to get there:
The nearest major airport is in Dabolim which is 29 km away. Even international flights land here. From Dabolim, you can either take a direct bus or a taxi to Panjim. The nearest railway station is in Margao, 39 km away from Panjim. Margao station is directly connected to Mumbai, which in turn, is extremely well-connected to everywhere else in India. You can even take direct buses to Panjim from Mumbai and around.
7. Poush Mela
Poush Mela is a yearly event that takes place on the seventh day of the Bengali month poush on the Shantiniketan Mela ground in the Birbhum district. This rural festival is one of the most important in the area and is an epitome of Bengali culture. It was originally organised by the Tagore Family as a family affair but today it is attended by millions of global visitors that come to witness the carnival and its Bengali folk performers.
What to look forward to:
Bengali folk music, tribal arts, handicrafts and everything that you expect out of a mela. The food is also outstanding with authentic Bengali treats on offer.
When:
24th December 2019 - 26th December 2019
Where:
Shantiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal
How to get there:
The nearest major airport is in Kolkata, which is 200 km away. You can easily catch a private taxi to Shantiniketan which will be a good three-hour-long drive. The nearest railway station is in Bolpur, just 3 km away from Shantiniketan. Bolpur station is directly connected to Kolkata, which is extremely well-connected to everywhere else in India. You can even take direct state transport buses to Shantiniketan from Kolkata.
Attendance is free.
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