Gear up for the upcoming festivals of India in January 2023

The regional festivals and fairs serve as windows into the rich culture legacy history and art of a certain area These happy and colourful days transport you back in time and provide you the chance to honour your ancestry As the new year is about to start weve compiled a list of festivals in January 2023 to escape the monotony of daily lifeBikaner Festival A Festival For the Ship of the Desert January 12 2023This region of Rajasthan has traditionally been reliant on camels or the ship of the desert Camels are renowned for their incredible power in addition to their stunning beauty The Bikaner Festival also known as the Camel Festival was established by the Rajasthani governments department of tourism to draw attention to the special bond between the area and this gentle animal This twoday festival is marked by a multitude of festivitiesLohri January 13 2023Lohri is a wonderful celebration that is enthusiastically celebrated all over the nation to commemorate the winter solstice and the good crop Although it is one of the most important holidays in Punjab it is observed with the same fervour and excitement throughout the entire nation Sesame seeds and jaggery two traditional snacks are offered at the bonfire and consumed as PrashadMakar Sankranti Symbolises the End of the Winter Season January 14 2023Makar Sankranti also known as Uttarayan is one of the main holidays observed in India A significant harvest holiday Makar Sankranti has its roots in rural areas Because it commemorates the Suns entry into the zodiac sign of cancer this day is seen as exceptionally lucky With this day the cloudy days cease and the sunny days begin People celebrate this day with kite flying eating til ke laddu gajak chikki and other activities in several regions of the nationJoydev Kenduli Mela A Threeday Festival in Birbhum January 14 2023The Joydev Kenduli Mela also known as the Kenduli Fair is held in Birbhum West Bengal This festival is particularly significant since it is the best opportunity to see the Bouls a nomadic band of mystic minstrels that roam the area while playing music on an ektara and chanting devotional lyrics According to the Bengali calendar the fair starts on the final day of Paush and lasts until the month of Magh The renowned poet Joydev Kenduli is the source of the fairs name The Radhavinod temple is currently the focal point of the fairBhogali Bihu A Prominent Assamese Festival January 15 2023The state of Assam adopts its distinctively festive atmosphere as the New Year gets underway This season is known for its fun celebration and incredible joy The moment of Bihu has come Bhogali Bihu one of three different types of Bihu celebrations is observed in the month of January The holiday is observed with great delight and zeal Bihu geet has a resonant quality to it This holiday is observed by people of all races castes creeds and religious beliefsThe Jaipur Literature Festival The Greatest Earth Literary Show January 19 2023The Jaipur Literature Festival or JFL is one of the most anticipated events among book lovers everywhere This yearly festival which calls itself the Greatest Earth Literary Show takes place in Jaipur It offers a forum for entrepreneurs politicians humanitarians literary experts philosophers writers entertainers and athletes to engage in intellectual conversations and share their ideas thoughts and opinions The Jaipur Virasat Foundation or JVF is the organisation behind itModhera Dance Festival Showcases the Glory and Splendour of the Solanki Empire January 19 2023Take in the brilliant green yellow and red hues that cover every inch of Gujarats famed Modhera Temple A Chiaroscuro effect of space and time is produced as the sun sets and dusk ushers in a starry night During the Solanki Empire this wonder of architecture was constructed An annual dance festival held at the temple speaks eloquently about the splendour power and wealth of the Solanki Empire This celebration also known as the Uttrardh Mahotsavor Modhera Utsav honours the local music dancing art and culture The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited also known as TCGL is in charge of planning this threeday celebrationRead More Are you an art enthusiast Attend these exhibitions in Mumbai this JanuaryThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever