India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
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Festival |
Culture / Community |
Special Highlights |
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Losar |
Tibetan Buddhist |
Cham dances, New Year rituals |
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Saga Dawa |
Buddhist |
Monastic processions, prayers |
|
Pang Lhabsol |
Sikkimese Buddhist |
Warrior dance honoring Kanchenjunga |
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Bhumchu |
Buddhist |
Sacred water prediction |
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Dasain & Tihar |
Nepali Hindu |
Animal worship, Diwali lights |
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Maghe Sankranti |
Hindu (Nepali) |
Holy dips, traditional fairs |
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Tendong Lho Rum Faat |
Lepcha |
Tribes thanking Tendong Hill |
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Namsoong |
Lepcha |
New Year celebrations |
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Loosong / Looshar |
Bhutia |
Harvest festival, masked dances |
|
International Flower Festival |
Cultural |
Display of Himalayan flora |