Indian festivals that are celebrated in the spring, the season of rejuvenation
- Sohini
- 03 March, 2022
- 2 mins ago

Indian festivals that are celebrated in the spring, the season of rejuvenation
Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.
Undoubtedly spring is the time of newness when nature starts to construct each and every element of it with so much care. After the harsh winter, once again, everything becomes lively, trees have new leaves, birds and insects happily roam around the flowers and the clear blue sky, sunny weather fill everything with happiness and positivity. People around the globe celebrate this season according to themselves. In this article, we'll focus on how the Indians cherish this season. So many festivals are there in Indian culture, which redoubles the beauty of the spring. In this article, we have mentioned a few of such important festivals which you should definitely know-
Vasant Panchami, the day of Saraswati puja
Vasant or Basant Panchami is considered the beginning of this season on the Hindu calendar. This is a pious day to begin anything like business, relationship or even holding a housewarming ceremony. Yellow is the central colour of this festival which represents the brilliance of nature. People of this country celebrate this day according to their region. Entire Punjab dresses in yellow to match the beauty of the mustard fields. In West Bengal, youth involve themselves to worship the goddess of knowledge and arts, Saraswati. Overall, it's a hugely celebrated day across India.
Holi, the festival of colours
This is a festival of joy that is celebrated around the entire nation during this season. People play with colours, forgetting all the complexities and accept each other with a sense of delight. It reminds us about the play of Lord Krishna with the village girls. This festival also reminds us of the story of the demoness named Holika, who was destroyed with the help of Lord Vishnu.
Khajuraho Dance Festival
As we all know, the Khajuraho monuments are a series of temples situated in Madhya Pradesh. During this festival, visitors come from different parts of the globe to be a part of that magnificent classical dance performance. It continues for a week at the end of February.
Goa Carnival, the only carnival of India
The famous carnival of Goa announces the arrival of spring. Back in the 18th century, it was started by the Portuguese as a local feast, but now it has gained so much popularity to call it a grand event of Goa. Undoubtedly, it is the only place in India where a carnival is celebrated.
These are a few of the famous events celebrated by Indians during this time. So, you can think of visiting these places during the festivals to have the original essence of India.