Home to different cultures, religions, and traditions, India is perhaps the best country to feel the energy of celebration with a mix of culture. After the colourful celebrations of Holi festival in March, the people of India are gearing up for some amazing religious festivities in the month of April right from Srinagar’s Tulip Festival to the energetic Baisakhi in Punjab and Bihu in Assam, among many others. As the spring season continues to add splashes of colour at every turn, April is the best month for India Tourism as one can feel the energy in nature itself with trees, plants, birds and animals coming into life along with some amazing festivities. If you want to witness all these, plan your trip coincide with any of these wonderful festivals and relish the splendid traditions and celebrations as part of India Tour Packages.
Here is the list of some spectacular Indian festivals celebrated in April.
Mewar Festival, Udaipur
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Among the countless festivals that herald the arrival of spring, the Mewar Festival stands out as one of the most vibrant festivals of Udaipur, among the most famous places to visit near Jaipur. Taking place from March 31 to April 2, this festival is recognized as the second world living heritage festival in India and is particularly celebrated by the women of Rajasthan to honor successful marriages. The annual Mewar Festival features a variety of cultural programs, rituals, and traditions. During the festivities, women carry the images of Gangaur and Isar on their heads in a procession that traverses the Gangaur Ghat to Lake Pichola, one of the premier tourist places in Udaipur. Following the procession, the images are ceremoniously immersed in the waters of Lake Pichola. This year, the festival will be held from April 6 to April 8, and over its three-day duration, it attracts both locals and international tourists eager to experience the rich traditions of Rajputana.
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Tulip Festival, Srinagar
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April marks the peak of Kashmir’s beauty, as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, nestled at the base of the Zabarwan range with views of Dal Lake, bursts into vibrant life with Asia’s largest tulip festival. Running from March 15th to April 20th, 2025, this event draws nature enthusiasts, horticulture aficionados, and floriculture lovers from around the globe to witness the breathtaking array of blossoms. Among the top places to visit in Srinagar, Visitors can admire over 50 varieties of tulips in a spectrum of colors, including crimson, gold, striped, purple, streaked, red, and orange, as well as the deep-hued Night Queen varieties. Additionally, the festival offers daily cultural performances, traditional Kashmiri folk music, local handicraft sales, and authentic Kashmiri cuisine. Given that tulips only bloom for a brief two-week period, a visit to Kashmir, often referred to as paradise, becomes essential.
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Aoling Festival, Nagaland
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The Aoling festival, the principal celebration of the Konyak Tribes, takes place during the first week of April (from the 1st to the 6th) in the Mon district of Nagaland, located in North East India. Historically known for their headhunting practices, the Konyak tribe now leads a tranquil life, primarily engaged in agricultural pursuits, consuming alcohol, smoking opium, and occasionally hunting. This six-day festival is held to welcome the arrival of spring and to offer prayers for a bountiful harvest. It also marks the beginning of the Konyak New Year. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with each day featuring its own unique significance, traditional rituals, and joyful festivities. The highlight of the Aoling festival is ‘Lingnyu Nyih,’ the fourth day, when participants don their most exquisite traditional attire and engage in various celebratory activities. Additionally, the festival serves as a platform to display the rich cultural heritage of the Konyak Tribes, featuring regional dances, songs, and performances by both men and women.
Ram Navami
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Ram Navami is a religious Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Rama, the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, to King Dasaratha and Queen Kausalya of Ayodhya. Held on 6th April 2025, Ram Navami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal all over India. On this auspicious day, people visit beautifully decorated shrines, listen to tales about Lord Rama, and chant mantras. Many pilgrims keep fast during the occasion to do the sacred pooja. Processions of ‘shobha yatra’ of the idols of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman along with Hanuman are organized across the streets of Ayodhya, among the must-include places in Uttar Pradesh tour packages. South Indians celebrate this festival as a wedding anniversary of the Lord Rama and goddess Sita. Ujjain, Ayodhya, Rameshwaram, Varanasi, and Bhadrachalam are the most important places where one can witness the huge celebrations of Ram Navami.
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Baisakhi, Punjab
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Baisakhi is one of the most popular and important festivals celebrated in the states of Punjab and Haryana. The festival takes place on 13th April every year, but it is celebrated on 14th April once in 36 years. Celebrated on 13th April this year, this vibrant festival marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year and commemoration of the founding of the Khalsa. It is celebrated with gusto and gaiety by the farmers as they thank God for the good crops and offer prayers for bountiful harvest in the next season on this day. The main celebrations of the festival are organized at Anandpur Sahib and Amritsar. The festival is celebrated with a great deal of feasting, bhangra dancing, folk music, and fairs. The beautifully lit Golden Temple attracts huge crowds during this festival as part of Amritsar Tour Packages.
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Mopin Festival, Arunachal Pradesh
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Renowned tribal festival of Arunachal Pradesh, Mopin is a harvest festival of Galo tribes celebrated for good harvest, good health, peace and prosperity. Held from 5th – 8th April this year, the people of Arunachal Pradesh worship Goddess Mopin Ane for her blessings, happiness in life, good health, good harvest, peace, and prosperity and to drive away evil spirits. An indigenous folk dance called Popir, performed by young women is the highlight of the festival. Tribes also sing various traditional songs and rhymes and the folks follow the dance steps accordingly. Teenage girls and young women drape in white-dresses look so graceful and elegant. Besides, the locally made rice wine (apong), prepared by Galo women is consumed and served among the guests.
Chithirai Festival, Madurai
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One of the most popular Indian festivals celebrated in April, Chithirai Festival is the annual festival of the most renowned Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, among the prime places to visit in Madurai. Held from 29 April – 10th May, this festival commemorates the wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva (Sundareswarar) and Goddess Meenakshi Amman. Starting with the flag hoisting ceremony, there are plenty of processions carried out during this 2 week-long festival. Post the wedding of the divine couple, the celebration moves to Azhagar / Alagar Temple in Alagar Hills close to Madurai, where Lord Vishnu presides as Meenakshi’s older brother Azhagar. Coronation and precession of goddess Meenakshi, the procession of temple chariots, celestial wedding of Shiva and Meenakshi, entry of Lord Kallazhagar in the River Vaigai are the biggest spectacles of the Chithirai Festival that can be witnessed as part of Madurai Tour Packages.
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Bohag Bihu, Assam
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Another important Indian festival celebrated in April is Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu. Celebrated from 14th – 16th April, this is the main festival of Assam and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year as well as seeding time in spring. As celebrated in mid-April, it is called Bohag Bihu. It is celebrated for 3 days through folk music, dance, and merriment. The first day is dedicated to the cows, and the second day is spent having special feasts along with plenty of singing and dancing while the last one is dedicated to the worship of deities. The celebrations are not complete without the graceful Bihu dance during which rice beer is served to all.
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Kadammanitta Padayani, Kerala
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One of the famous festivals of Kerala in April, the Kadammanitta Padayani is a 10-day long festival celebrated at Kadammanitta Bhagavathy Temple, among the must-include places in Alleppey tour packages. The festival is celebrated every year from the first day of Malayalam month Medam to the 10th day, called the Pathamudayam. This year the festival will be held from 14th April to 23rd April. One can witness the procession of various Padayani Kolams during the festival as part of Kerala Tour Packages. Originated from the depth of Travancore, Padayani involves a rhythmic synchronization between melodious folklore music and heavy drumming. Various gods and goddesses represented in kolams at Kadammanitta are Ganapathi, Marutha, Yakshi, Pakshi, Kaalan, Kuthira, Bhairavi, Maadan, Gandharvan, Kanjira Maala and Apasmaram. During the festive time, there are plenty of events organized in Kerala which celebrates the rich culture and traditions of the state.
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Mahavir Jayanti
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Mahavir Jayanti is an important festival in Jainism that commemorates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. This event is observed on the 13th day of the waxing phase of the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, usually occurring between March and April in the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, the celebration will take place on April 10. The primary pilgrimage sites in Gujarat for Jains are Girnar and Palitana, where devotees travel from various regions. The festival is marked not by grand festivities, but by quiet prayers and reflections.
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