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The Famous Divine Festivals of Monsoon in India

India is a land of festivals and festivals bring people together. Today, Flyopedia brings you the list of auspicious and divine festivals that are celebrated during monsoon months welcoming the first rains and for other beliefs. 

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Scroll down and have a look at the amazing festivals that are celebrated in the different parts of the nation and plan your trip accordingly as to which festival celebrations you want to be a part of, this monsoon season.

Famous Monsoon Festivals in India

From welcoming the first rains of monsoon to celebrating the bond of a brother and sister, India hosts many different festivals during the monsoon months with great vigor. Let’s have a look at them.

  • Teej

Teej

One of the most famous festivals of monsoon that is celebrated in India is ‘Teej’. It is celebrated with great zeal and joy in Rajasthan for three days. Northern states of India like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar also celebrate this festival where women put henna on their hands and do fasting for their spouses. It is also known as Hartalika Teej and is a famous Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, for her reunion with Lord Shiva. 

  • Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

Welcome, Lord Ganesha in your homes this rainy season and mingle your daily life with devotion for nine days. Ganesh Ji is the Hindu God known as the remover of obstacles and loved like a family member. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi marks the beginning of nine days of devotion to Lord Ganesh. People bring home the idols to pray and on the tenth day these idols are taken on a grand procession after which they are immersed in water bodies. This festival gives the moral lesson of worshiping the god in physical form and as formless also. This festival is celebrated all over India but the greatest celebrations are in Maharashtra. Book nonstop flights to Mumbai from USA on Flyopedia to celebrate this festival with great glory.

  • Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan

India is a land of festivals, from celebrating first rains to celebrating the bonds of a married couple. And Raksha Bandhan is one such festival that celebrates the sacred bond between a brother and sister. ‘Raksha’ means protection and ‘Bandhan’ means bond; this festival celebrates the sincere promise of protection to his sister that a brother makes and the sacred thread a sister ties on his hand for long life. 

  • Onam

Onam

If you want to enjoy a festival in ‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala then nothing is better than the festival of Onam. The monsoon festival of Onam is celebrated in the months of August and September according to the Hindu Calendar and is special for farmers as they rejoice to see the rains nourishing their crops after hard labor. The famous Kathakali dance of Kerala, music, elephants and temple rituals are associated with this festival with people dressing in traditional clothes and styling their houses with flower patterns called ‘Pookalam’. If you are visiting Kerala for celebrating the festival of Onam then the Snake boat races are a must. The adrenaline-pumping show of rowers competing in the Kerala backwaters is the most intriguing event of this festival. 

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  • Sao Joao

Sao Joao

The Goan festival which is full of vibrant colors and fun, Sao Joao is a festival honoring St. John the Baptist. This festival dates back to the Portuguese colonial days when Goa was a colony of Portugal and now is a merry-making occasion, especially for the youth. The festival is just like Goa itself with people exchanging gifts and you jumping into water bodies. This festival is the best time to enjoy the beautiful rural Goa. You can find carnival theme boats on the streams and people dressed in colorful outfits who are reciting hymns, singing songs, and greeting each other. 

Are you wondering whether you should plan a vacation to India or not? We say, do not keep postponing your vacation and book last minute flight deals on Flyopedia for the best deals and discounts on international flights to India. Whether you travel to the calm backwater of Kerala or go North for the festival of Teej, India has something to offer for anyone. Witness the joyous nature of people as you become a part of the community while learning about the beliefs and customs of people during these festivals.

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