Sacred Festivals of India’s spiritual capital

Divine rituals, spectacular dance performances, and celebrating joy through colour

Festivities of

Uttar Pradesh

Festivities of

Uttar Pradesh

The "heartland of India," hosts a myriad of local events and festivals throughout the year, showcasing its vibrant cultural and religious diversity. 

The Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, sees millions of Hindu pilgrims converging to bathe in the sacred Ganges. Diwali and Holi illuminate the streets with lights and colours. Ayodhya's Ram Navami Mela honors Lord Rama's birth, while the Taj Mahotsav showcases classical arts, music, and culinary delights. Lucknow’s vibrant Shia traditions are highlighted during Muharram, featuring elaborate processions and rituals sacred to Muslims.

The Taj Mahotsav, a spellbinding spectacle of music, dance, arts, and crafts from every corner of India, converging in the majestic shadow of the Taj Mahal
Experience the divine ritual of a Ganga aarti in Varanasi
A traditional Mughal Kalakriti dance-drama show at Agra
The largest celebration of India’s most colourful festival, Holi, at Barsana, where travelers can paint the town in the colours of the rainbow

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It was a wonderful little spiritual tour (Chennai, Thiruvannamali, Auroville). As a 60-year-old first-time traveler to India, Christina helped me overcome all my concerns and uncertainties beforehand, gave me competent advice, always responded promptly, and spared no effort to make changes to the planning. I had a safe feeling from the start and was impressed by the high level of service. This was confirmed during the trip: everything went perfectly and I had an extra-prima-good time in colorful India. In any case, my driver Seenu and my Auroville guide Anantha Subbarayan also contributed to the unusually good success. I give both of them a standing ovation. Last but not least, my thanks also go to the local agency in Mamallapuram, Travel XS, with whom I hardly had any personal contact.

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