Jammu & Kashmir Festivals

The picturesque and colorful land of Jammu – Kashmir goes in sync with the vibrant people ant their culture. They love to live their life with elan and enjoyment. The colorful life of the Kashmiri people is reflected on the Jammu & Kashmir Festivals. The main and popular festivals of the state are: -

• Lohri
• Navratri
• Holi
• Baisakhi
• Ramnavami
• Diwali
• Shivratri
• Guruparab
• Navroz
• Id
• Tihar
• Samkrant
• Buddha Jayanti
• Mahavir Jayanti
• Christmas
• Hemis
• Ladakhi Folk Dance Festival
• Lama Prayers
• Archery Festival
• Drok Pa Festival
• Folk Dance Festivals
• Ladakh Festival

One of the widely celebrated festivals of the state, the Lohri festival is actually a festival to welcome the spring season. Children have a gala time, going around and collecting subscriptions to organize the evening bonfires. People sing, dance and feast together to spread the message of love. As the rest of India, Holi is celebrated with immense fervor. The most appreciating aspect of Holi in Jammu and Kashmir is that it is celebrated not only by Hindus but also by the Muslims and Sikhs.
Observed mainly on the Jammu region, Navaratri is another popular festival. The state witnesses a large number of pilgrims during this festival. The Kashmiri New Year or Baisakhi is also celebrated with pomp and glory. The Kashmir region comes alive during the festival of Id. People greet each other and invite others to their house. The Christmas is also celebrated in the state with revelry and respect. The festival of light – Diwali is celebrated is one of the major Jammu & Kashmir Festivals. To know more about the state's very own festivals, please log into the below mentioned links:

• Ladakhi Folk Dance Festival
• Lama Prayers
• Archery Festival
• Drok Pa Festival
• Folk Dance Festivals
• Ladakh Festival