Basant Panchami (2 February 2025)- Basant Panchami is a festival that marks the beginning of the
spring season. It is celebrated mainly in the eastern parts of India. In West Bengal, it is celebrated as
Saraswati Puja This year, it will be celebrated on February 5, 2025.
Desert Festival (February 10, 2025 to February 12, 2025) - This is a three-day festival that is marked by music and festivities in the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. There are several programs in music and
dance that are held during this time of the festival along with competitions and trips on camel backs to
see the desert dunes. This festival will take place from February 10, 2025, to February 12, 2025.
Taj Mahotsav (February 18, 2025, to February 27, 2025) - This is a ten-day event that is an occasion of
International celebrations. It attracts a great number of tourists as well. It is a platform for dance, music,
poetry along with the display of art and crafts from all regions of India. This festival will start from
February 18, 2025, to February 27, 2025.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (19 February 2025)- The birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Shivaji is celebrated as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti of Shivaji Jayanti. Every year on February 19, Shivaji Jayanti is observed in memory of the creator of the Maratha Kingdom. The great Maratha celebrates his
392 birthday this year. Chhatrapati Shivaji was one of India's most courageous, progressive, and
enlightened emperors.
Deccan Festival (February 7th, 2025 to February 8th, 2025 ) - This festival takes place in Hyderabad. It is marked by programs in ghazals qawwalis and mushairas. There is a similar celebration that takes place in
two other famous attractions of this south Indian city - food and pearls. This festival will take place in
Hyderabad between February 25, 2024.
Uthralikavu Pooram (14 February 2025 to 20 February 2025) - This temple festival of Kerala is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is marked by rituals in the evening coupled with performances in folk art. The ambience is captivating in
the light of the traditional glow of temple lamps. A special feature of this festival is a night-long
performance by elephants that is supported by the traditional beat of the drums.
Vijaya Ekadashi (24 February 2025)- Vijaya Ekadashi, as the name says, is the day
that represents triumph. Those who aspire to be prosperous in all aspects of their lives should practise
this vrat and desire Lord Vishnu's grace.
Mahashivratri (February 26, 2025) - - This is a day when Lord Shiva is worshipped by thousands of devotees across the country. Fasts are kept by many throughout the day. At the end of the daily prayers and rituals are held after which the festival is celebrated in a fervorous manner. Celebrations are elaborately held in temples of Lord Shiva across the country.
