Travel to these 10 places to witness their unique festivals in July

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jun 19, 2024

Minjar Festival, Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh

Slated to take place from 28th July to 4th August 2024, Minjar festival is celebrated with folk dance, music and processions.

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Dree Festival, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh

To be held from July 4-5, this is an agricultural celebration, which includes rituals and offerings to their Gods for protecting the crop.

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Behdienkhlam Festival, Meghalaya

This will be held from 30th June to 3rd July this year. It is celebrated to drive away the evil spirits that cause illness and destruction.

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Hemis Gompa Fair, Ladakh

It is held in either June or July. Hemis Festival is one of the iconic celebrations of Ladakh. Do not miss the masked dance of the monks.

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Champakulam Boat Race, Kerala

As the name indicates, the boat race takes place on Chempakulam’s Pamba River. It is accompanied by dancing, singing, and other activities.

Ladakh Polo Festival

It is to be held from 11th – 17thJuly 2024. Apart from the game, you can enjoy folk dance and instrumental music.

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Bastille Day, Puducherry

This happens every year on 14th July to commemorate the National Day celebration of France. It has been a part of the culture for 400 years.

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Phyang Tsedup Festival, Ladakh

This festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. This year it will be celebrated from 3rd July to 4th July.

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Bhandara Festival, Khandoba temple, Maharashtra

People throw turmeric powder at each other and all over the temple and by noon the main deity of the temple is taken on a procession.

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Bonalu Festival, Hyderabad, Telangana

Being a part of the culture for more than 200 years, this festival is dedicated to the feminine energy of Goddess Shakti.

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