Upcoming Cultural Festivals in India, One should not Miss this Winter

There's a surplus of interesting things to do in winter to make sure you don't go in hibernation during the colder months. Take a look at these exciting events and festivals taking place across the country and plan your visit accordingly.

When:December 01 – 10, 2018
Where:Nagaland
Celebrated with much fervor every year in the first 10 days of December, Hornbill Festival is the festival of the rich and diverse culture of Nagaland. Orgainsed by the Department of cultural tourism in India, the event brings the perfect combination of dance forms, music, handicraft, and food items from all corners of the state under one roof. The importance of this cultural festival of India in winter is to revive and protect the richness of Naga heritage.
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When:December 01 – 10, 2018
Where:Goa
From science to environment to sports, Goa's carnival offers variety of activities that one can explore this winter. The event dates back to the Portuguese heritage and is celebrated before the onset of the Lent season. From food, drinks to the people dancing in the costumes is all that one can be a part of and have fun.
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When:December 29 to 31, 2016
Where: Pune
The major edition of on one of the greatest musical festival in Asia is all set to happen in Pune instead of Goa. This year, the organizers are all ready with a number of Indian and International bands and artists such as Alan Walker, Salvatore Ganacci, Nucleya, Mercer and many more. Catering to the fans of electronic music across genres, Sunburn could become your perfect outing for this winter.

When:December 12 2018 to March 29, 2019
Where: Kochi
Famous to organize some of the most highly acclaimed artists, this year also Kochi is organizing the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. The event will be a host to 97 artists from 31 countries that will be participating in the 108 day art extravaganza that has started from 12th December. Musicians, poets, cartoonists, installation artists, muralists and writers.

When:December 14 to 16, 2018
Where: Kolkata
The famous Calcutta International Classical Guitar Festival is organizing its next edition at ICCR, Kolkata, featuring artists like Nikita Koshkin, Johannes Moller, Roland Dyens and David Russell among several others.

When: December 15 to 22, 2018
Where: Goa
The festival is organized to celebrate the performing, visual and culinary art form through a number of events. This year also the event is happening from 16th December – 23rd December in Goa, hosting popular names from the fields of art, music, theatre and dance. This festival in winter is organized to bring positive hopes in the art scenes of the country. So, hurry, book your flights before the seats get full.

When: January 6 to 14, 2017
Where: Ahmedabad
Head to he banks of the Sabarmati to take part in the largest Kite Festival of Gujarat. People start planning before months, making kites and designing them for the celebrations. The festival is tied to Makar Sakranti, which signifies the change of seasons. So, this winter book your flights to Ahmedabad for some real fun. There will also be laser sound shows, workshops on kite making and many more.

When:January 18 to 20, 2019
Where: Kolkata
This winter, go intellectual with Kolkata Literature Festival. Bringing together the various colors of music, visual arts and literature, the event hosts various popular personalities including poet and novelist Ben Okri, Australian chef and author Christine Manfield, Anjum Hasan etc.
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When: January 24th – 29th January 2018
Where: Jaipur
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Jaipur Lit Fest is the perfect cultural event that one can plan this winter. Every year biggest Indian and international authors take part in debates, book reading sessions, talks and cultural evenings. The event is hosted in the heritage hotel Diggi Place. This year the event is bringing people like Amin Jaffer, Anuradha Roy,Colson Whitehead, Anish Kapoor and Jeremy Paxman etc.
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When: January 31 to February 3
Where: Delhi
Indian Art Fair is the largest contemporary art event in South Asia, which displays interesting art work of popular and emerging Indian artists. Besides this there happens lectures, conversations and screenings in a wide spectrum.
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When: March 1 to 7, 2017
Where: Rishikesh
Get ready with your Yoga skills at this annual festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh. This one-week event offers various yoga classes from world-class teachers in multiple styles. Every day a one-hour yoga class will be held at 6.30am followed by a simple breakfast. At 8.30am, one can join one of several two-hour hour yoga sessions. The evening ends with the Aarti on the banks of the Ganga.
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