List of Indian Festivals Celebrated in December 2022-23
Are you planning to visit India in December? December is the mid tourism season in India. Create a complete holiday plan for your visit to India, with this blog to get started with famous places to visit in India in December month. The traveler can find almost all attractions and regions at prime beauty during December month. Explore a list of Top Fairs and Festivals in India in December.
Magnetic Fields Festival, Rajasthan
You will find almost everything that attracts tourists to Rajasthan in this unique festival. The amalgamation of music, dance, arts, culture, and adventure sports finds home in Alsisar Mahal Palace in Rajasthan. It has nothing to do with science but partying and celebrations. The simple concept brings the dream of living in tents in a vast desert area while the party goes on for three continuous days to reality. The venue has been selected deliberately as Alsisar Palace. The palace is a fine example of Rajput architecture. It goes well with heritage and luxury.
Location: Alsisar is a small town in Rajasthan state near Jhunjhunu city.
Festival Attractions:
1) The winter days are pleasant in Rajasthan. The day starts with Yoga and meditation sessions at the festival.
2) Various activities like a treasure hunt, kite flying, secret parties, etc are organized in the festival.
3) You can dance on the beats of some of the top DJs in the event. Live music performances are also organized.
Festival Food – The authentic taste of Rajasthan is served in the Magnetic Fields festival. You can also learn the secrets of rare cuisine of Royal families in the cooking classes organized by the hosts.
Date – The three-day event will kick-off on 13th December and end on 15th December.
Nearby Attractions:
1) Jaipur
2) Jodhpur
3) Delhi
Chennai Music Festival, Chennai
The festival in southern India is marked with dance and music. The city of Chennai hosts the musical extravaganza every year. The month-long festival has earned a reputation as the classical event for traditional arts. It is also known as Chennai Music Season. The event is attended by audiences and artists from around the globe.
The first event was organized in the year 1927. The organizers later established Madras Music Academy. You can imagine the popularity of the event by the fact that it is considered as one of the largest cultural events.
Location: Chennai is one of the largest cities in India. The coastal city is the capital of Tamil Nadu state.
Festival Attractions:
1) The event is marked by live concerts by geniuses of traditional art and music. The diverse schedule lets many talented artists to showcase their talent to a huge audience.
2) Many renowned artists and personalities give speeches on different topics.
3) Dancers from distant parts of India perform various traditional dance forms in the Chennai Music Festival.
Festival Food – The classical south Indian food is prepared and served in Chennai. Don’t forget to enjoy the lip-smacking rice and daal in the event.
Date – The festival could be attended from 15th December to 1st of January.
Nearby Attractions:
1) Marina Beach
2) Government Museum
3) Edward Eliot’s Beach
Galdan Namchot, Ladakh
The Tibetian new year is known as Galdan Namchot. The festival is celebrated in Ladakh of India very fondly. The celebrations are full of music, dance, feasts, and gifts. People of Ladakh are majorly Buddhist and thus, the festival holds its significance for them.
The day commemorates the birth and death of a revered Buddhist Monk. The festival is celebrated mainly in Himalayan regions, especially in the Ladakh area. Monasteries are decorated and lit with butter lamps on this auspicious day.
Location: Ladakh is a hill desert in India famous for its serene mountain peaks and picturesque views.
Festival Attractions & Food:
Local people dressed vividly perform the traditional dance on the beats of age old musical instruments. Personal homes and monasteries are decorated. People prepare dishes like Thukpa, Momo and Butter tea. These are shared with the visitors as well. As a tradition, people of Ladakh gift scarfs to express their happiness.
Date – This year Galdan Namchot the festival will be celebrated on the 21st of December.
Nearby Attractions:
1) Leh Palace
2) Pangong Tso
3) Magnetic Hill
The Cochin Carnival, Cochin
Here is a carnival inspired from Portuguese New Year celebrations. The carnival is aimed to bring the locals and tourists together for the traditional celebrations. The fourteen days festival is full of dance, music, and live performances. Apart from the performances it also features a grand parade of beautifully decorated Elephants.
The history of Cochin Carnival could be dated back to the year 1984. Three youths decided to bring the culture of Portuguese alive on the beaches of Cochin. And thus, Cochin Carnival Festival revived again.
Location: Cochin is a city in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Festival Attractions & Food:
As the name suggests, the festival is marked with musical performances and parties. Music created by playing five musical instruments is the key feature of the carnival. Other adventure activities like beach volleyball, beach bike race, etc attract locals as well as tourists. Additionally, the elephant parade works as a regional symbol of diverse culture. You will find the best of seafood and authentic Malayalam cuisine at Cochin Carnival.
Date – 25th December to 1st January.
Nearby Attractions:
1) Mattancherry Palace
2) Cherai Beach
3) Fort Kochi
Bishnupur Festival, West Bengal
This festival or fair is organized primarily to give a platform for local artisans to showcase and sell their handicrafts. Additionally, there are many cultural events like dance, music and performances at the Bishnupur Festival.
The festival has been proving beneficial for the upliftment of artisans and local craftsmen. You can see and purchase handmade sculptures, woven clothes, and other handicrafts.
Many vendors set up stalls in the fair selling local cuisine of West Bengal. Traditional food in the region is a blend of spicy and sweets.
Location: Bishnupur is a district in the West Bengal state of India.
Date – 27th December to 31st December.
Nearby Attractions:
1) Jor Bangla Mandir
2) Shyanrai Temple
3) Madan Mohan Temple
Christmas, India
The festival is celebrated throughout the nation. Homes, Churches, and building are decorated with fancy lights and colorful ribbons. The grandeur celebrations are focused around coastal areas and churches with the significant Christian population.
Parades, processions, special masses, shopping carnivals in shopping centers and decorated Christmas trees are some attractions at the festival in India.
Date – 25th of December every year.
Rajasthan Winter Festival, Rajasthan
The winter festival in Rajasthan is the celebration of traditions and values. The event is marked with Gair, Ghoomar, Daph and other dance performances. The folk music at the event is heavenly to listen. A visitor will benefit from the cuisine of two states namely Rajasthan and Gujarat. If you are looking for adventurous activities then you must attend this festival. Every night, fireworks brighten up the sky and the reflection in the Nakki Lake.
Location – Mount Abu is the only the hill station of Rajasthan state.
Date – The three-day event will start on the 29th of December and end on the 31st of December.
New Year Celebrations
What better way to say goodbye to the year 2019 by visiting the land of colors; India. All the discs and pubs are full of partying people and families could be seen enjoying the New Year eve. Temperature is low during the December month and it makes it a perfect time for visiting India.
Every hotel and restaurant gears up for the celebrations. Even the markets and shopping mall give heavy discounts.
Location – All over India
These were some most celebrated festivals in December in India. Please contact our customer support for any assistance at +91-958-755-5888 or email at info@turbanadventures.com. Our executives will be more than happy to help you in selecting the best India tour packages.