Residents of Punjab also celebrate the Hola Mohalla. This festival was once a gathering of the military for military exercises, but has evolved throughout the years. Now it is a place to see mock battles with great displays of swordsmanship, poetry and music competitions, and so much more. It may remind some of the renaissance in a way because of how the festivities are carried out. These are few of the popular festivals of North India. Festivals of North India are colorful usually.
Jammu and Kashmir Festivals
Festivals in Jammu and Kashmir are probably some of the most diverse festivals in North India for the simple fact that festivals are held by the Sikh, Muslims, and Hindus. There is much vibrancy involved and the enthusiasm is phenomenal. One may also find the Urs, which is a typical festival that is held at the death anniversaries of Muslim saints. So what other festivals is this area known for? Try the Yuru Kabgyat in July where you may see dances with masks and the Sindhu darshan where those from Kashmir come to worship at the Leh River. These are just some of the North India festivals that you will find in this area.
Other Festivals
There are many festivals in North India, so it is hard to name them all. The above are simply descriptions of what you can expect out of North India festivals. Nevertheless, you can enjoy North India festivals such as the Teej festival in Haryana or the month long festival of Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. There’s certainly not a shortage of festivals in North India, so there is no reason why you shouldn’t attend at least one for a little while when on your visit. |
