Famous Events in October Which Can Give You Reason for Traveling
Indian calendar is always jam-packed with various festivals and events throughout the year and unlike other months October also is filled with various events and festivals. As the monsoon makes its departure makes way for the upcoming weather, people in different parts of India start the preparations of some of the much awaited events and festivals. These amazing events and festivals of October display the vibrant culture of India that too in different colors. Below is the list of some of the top events in October which can give you some amazing reasons to travel.
Durga Puja
It is the much awaited festivals which are celebrated in the whole country primarily by the people belonging to Bengali community. Durga Puja is basically the celebration on the homecoming of Goddess Durga. This festival is quite popular in West Bengal and particularly in Kolkata. Preparation of this festival starts well in advance and handmade idols of Durga is prepared for this amazing festival. Kolkata is the must visit place during this festival as one can here enjoy at various pandals and can also enjoy delectable Bengali food.
When: 7th October till 11th October, 2016
Suggested Tour: Plan Kolkata tour at the time of Durga Puja.
Rajasthan International Folk Festival
This festival is celebrated in the magnificent and astonishing Mehrangarh Fort and this festival basically celebrates the folk music in its classical and modern interpretations. This festival attracts various folk singers, musicians, storytellers and many renowned artists from different parts of the world. It is a 5 day event and it features various interesting things including amazing performances, moonlit jam sessions, outstanding performances and film screenings as well.
When: 13th October till 17th October 2016.
Suggested Tour: Mehrangarh Fort tour in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
India Art Festival
This festival is for the lovers of modern and contemporary art. It is one of the amazing festivals for the art lovers as this festival magnetize talented artists, galleries and experts and art collectors under one roof. It is one of the best festivals for the art lovers and also for the one who have keen interest in photography. This 4 day event features various workshops and seminars.
When: 6th October till 9th October 2016.
Suggested Tour: Plan Nehru Centre tour, Worli in Mumbai.
Mannarasala Ayilyam
To attend this enticing festival you have to head to Kerala to have an altogether unique experience of Indian culture. Mannarasala is a scenic temple in Alleppey which is dedicated to the serpent gods and has around 30,000 idols. The main deity of the temple is Nagaraja. Mannarasala Ayilyam is the annual festival which is celebrated at this snake temple. It is another amazing festival which is celebrated in October.
When: 24th October 2016.
Suggested Tour: Plan Mannarasala Sree Nagaraj Temple tour which is in Harippad, Alleppey district in Kerala.
Mysore Dusshera
Most parts of India might witness the burning of Ravana during Dussehra while in Mysore this festival is celebrated a bit differently. Dussehra is Mysore commemorates the killing of the demon Mahishasura by the Hindu Goddess Chamundeshwari. This festival makes its entry with a special puja. It is one of the best time to plan Mysore tour.
When: 2nd to 11th October 2016.
Suggested Tour: Plan Mysore tour which is in Karnataka.
