Sambhar Festival 2025: Celebrating Culture by the Lake
The Sambhar Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, adventure, and heritage, concluded on January 28, 2025 at the famous Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. This 5-day festival, organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department and District Administration, aimed to attract tourists while showcasing the region's rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty. The festival was designed to offer a close look at Rajasthani civilisation, including its cuisine, folk arts, and cultural heritage, with a special focus on the stunning Sambhar Lake and its surrounding attractions.
The festival was inaugurated by former MLA Nirmal Kumawat and Tourism Department Additional Director Rakesh Sharma, along with other officials and public representatives.
Visitors enjoyed a range of cultural and adventure activities such as kite flying, camel riding, parasailing, ATV rides, bird watching, and lake visits.
Folk artists performed, adding local flavor to the festival's ambiance.
The Sambhar Festival, initiated by the Rajasthan government in 2023, is now an annual event to promote tourism.
Jan 23, 2025
Mumbai Hosts 13th Edition of India Art Festival
The 13th Edition of the India Art Festival captivates art enthusiasts in Mumbai, welcoming the largest collection of 40 art galleries and 550 artists at the Nehru Centre, Worli, from January 23 to 26, 2025. Following the grand success of its editions in Delhi and Bengaluru, the festival offers a dazzling array of 5,500+ artworks across diverse styles, mediums, and themes. The event was inaugurated by Prof. John Douglas, Dean, Sir, J J School of Art, Prof. Jayaram Poduval, HOD, Art History Dept, M S University Baroda and renowned artist Vilas Shinde on January 23, 2025.
Founded in 2011, the India Art Festival has grown into a premier platform for contemporary art, particularly for emerging and mid-career artists and mid-level art galleries.
Jan 22, 2025
Pangsau Pass International Festival
The Pangsau Pass International Festival (PPIF) 2025, held in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates the region's cultural heritage and its historical significance during World War II.
Inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the three-day festival coincided with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Jan 21, 2025
Flamingo Festival 2025 Concludes in Andhra Pradesh
The three-day Flamingo Festival 2025 in Andhra Pradesh concluded with calls to protect the rich biodiversity of the region, specifically in Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. The event, which attracted numerous visitors, particularly bird watchers and photographers, was hailed as a major success. The closing ceremony saw the participation of Ministers Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and Anagani Satya Prasad, who expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the revival of the festival, which had been dormant for some time.
Held across several prominent locations in the region, the Flamingo Festival served as a platform to raise awareness about the ecological significance of these areas.
Jan 17, 2025
Gaan-Ngai 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Tradition in Manipur
The Gaan-Ngai festival, the largest cultural and religious post-harvest celebration of the Zeliangrong community, was held with grand celebrations in various regions of Manipur. Known for its vibrant cultural performances and traditional rituals, Gaan-Ngai brought together the people in a spirit of unity and celebration. The festival marked the transition from the old year to the new, with a focus on peace, prosperity, and community healing.
The festival was celebrated by the Zeliangrong people, consisting of the Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Puimei tribes.
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