INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL, RISHIKESH
A week long festival celebrated at the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh attracts thousands of participants from number of countries. Conducted to promote awareness about the healthy lifestyles, the International Yoga Festival includes several yogic techniques derived from different cultures and creed, leading to various sessions conducted by Yogic Gurus on different yoga techniques to practice. Hosted by Paramath Niketan Ashram at Rishikesh, the International Yoga Festival aims at aligning your body,mind and soul to lead a healthy life.
Where: Rishikesh
Upcoming Dates: March 7-13, 2021
KUMBH MELA – CELEBRATION AT CONFLUENCE OF MIGHTY RIVERS
Festival drawing largest number of devotees who offer their tributes to the river Mighty Ganges is Kumbh Mela. The four cities Allahabad, Ujjain, Haridwar and Nashik are the cities hosting Kumbh Mela festival every twelve years. The vast scale celebrations include stalls, religious discourses, cultural events and other ceremonial functions. Devotees believe that by taking a dip in River Ganges during Kumbh Mela wash away their sins. More than 100 million people is reported to attend the festival which comes once in every 12 years.
Where: Haridwar,Allahabad, Ujjai, Nashik
Months of Celebration:
Allahabad : January – February
Haridwar: March – April
Ujjain: April – May
Nashik: August- September