Most famous fairs and festivals in Haryana with their details


Haryana is one of the states with immense diversity. Haryana is a state that celebrates all kinds of festivals, Eid celebrated by Muslims as well as Christmas and New Year by Christians and Hindu festivals like Baisakhi, Rakhi and Holi. This article highlights some of the biggest events that Haryana hosts every year.


Famous Festival of Haryana:

Find Haryana festival name here which lists the most important festivals in Haryana.


1. Holi:







Holi festival is also known as Dulandi Holi in Haryana. The ritual of breaking pots and rejoicing with colors is celebrated in Haryana. Harmony and brotherhood are fostered and people can celebrate the fairs with procession dances, music and food.


2. Diwali:

Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. This ceremony commemorates the execution of the evil demon Ravana by King Rama of Ayodhya. After his victory, he was greeted by the ghost with lit candles and crackers on his return. Celebrations take place in Andhra Pradesh, an important festival celebrated with firecrackers, crackers and lamps. In Haryana this festival is celebrated on Amavasya or Amavasya day. Diwali is called "Choti Diwali" or "Little Diwali" in Haryana.


3. Lohri:

Lohri is celebrated every year across the state of Haryana. It falls during the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti. Lohri is an auspicious celebration of peace, happiness fertility and world peace. Bonfires are lit and locals gather around the fire and make gifts by throwing sweets, rice and popcorn into the flames. Pooja rituals are observed all over Haryana.



4. Basant Panchami:

Basant Panchami is an annual festival in Haryana. It celebrates spring with enthusiasm and marks the end of winter. The celebrations celebrate the history and culture of the state's residents. Kites are flown as part of the annual festivities of the festival.


  5. Gangor:

Gangore festival is celebrated every year across the state of Haryana. It is celebrated in the months between March and April or in the month of Chet Sudi-3 according to its Punjabi calendar. It is time to decorate the idols of Gangore along with Ishaar. They are paraded as part of an elaborate procession. There are devotional songs sung by women glorifying the Lord. It is a festival celebrated at the beginning of spring season. Gauri, the goddess of spring, is worshiped by the unmarried women of the house during this festival.


6. Baisakhi:

This festival is the Hindu New Year celebration. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated during the height of summer. It is an important festival in the state of Haryana. It is celebrated on 13th April. Sikhs offer prayers in Gurdwaras on the day. Food is cooked and dishes are eaten after the religious rituals of the ceremony are completed. A meal for the community or langar concludes the celebrations. Dances, fairs and songs are all part of this festival.


7. Teej:

Teej is celebrated annually across the state of Haryana. Celebrations take place during Sawan Sudi. It is a celebration of the monsoon season and waiting for the first rains that are part of the southwest monsoon. Gourmand is painted on the hand and new clothes are taken from the family members. Boys are not allowed to work. Food is ready.


Families gather for prayers. Puja is performed every morning. The chowks are decorated and lit with lamps and dance and music take place at night. A procession is held and houses are decorated with flowers and rice lamps. Temples provide food to the less fortunate. Families reunite after a long break to enjoy the Teej celebration together.


These celebrations bring together different communities of Haryana. They show the unity of Haryana and showcase the rich diversity of Haryana.