{"id":34962,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=34962"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:24:06","slug":"festivals-in-november-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-november-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivals in November in India: Celebrate November 2026 with These Popular Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

November is a wonderful month to plan a holiday in India as there are various festivals falls at almost every other day. Also, cool and dry weather add an extra dose of charm to festive vibe. Continuing from the fervour of festivals in October, the spirits remain high as there are many cultural and religious festivals in November. India is the breeding ground of numerous religions and cultures. Each of these brings myriad celebrations in the form of cultural events and religious festivals spread across the year. The grand celebrations of some of the festivals in November are not to be missed. This quick list of festivals in November in India<\/strong>, includes some of the <\/span>most exciting festivals and events. Have a look!<\/em><\/p>\n

Festivals In November In India Dates And Key Attractions (Updated)<\/h2>\n

India is a country famous for its rich cultural diversity. There are a lot of festivals that are celebrated here throughout the year. Some festivals in November 2024 in India are listed below. Have a look.<\/p>\n

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Festivals<\/td>\nDate<\/td>\nWhere<\/td>\nKey attractions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bhai Dooj<\/td>\n3rd November, 2024<\/td>\nThroughout India<\/td>\nSisters put vermilion, dahi, and rice on the forehead of their brothers during the tika ceremony.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chhath Puja<\/td>\n7th November, 2024<\/td>\nEastern India Eastern UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, Eastern India Eastern UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal<\/td>\nWomen march up to the river or pond together to offer Usha Arghyaa or morning offerings to the rising sun and perform nahan khana or the holy dip.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepavali<\/td>\n15th November, 2024<\/td>\nVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\nDuring Ganga Mahotsav, one can experience enchanting shows by Birju Maharaj, Girija Devi, Sujat Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Amjad Ali Khan, Zila Khan, and Zakir Hussein. Dev Deepawali is famous for Deep Daan, Kartik Snan, chanting of Vedic mantras, Akhand Ramayan path, and bhoj.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kartik Purnima Festival<\/td>\n15th November, 2024<\/td>\nAll over India, predominantly by the banks of the Ganges and in Odisha<\/td>\nBoitha Bandana, where people sail boats made of colourful papers or barks of banyan tree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wangala Festival<\/td>\n8th November, 2024<\/td>\nGaro Region of Meghalaya and Assam<\/td>\nInstruments like large drums, flutes, and gongs that are played along with traditional folk dance form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ka Pomblang Nongkrem<\/td>\n2nd or 3rd week of November<\/td>\nSmit, the capital of the Khyriem Syiemship, Shillong<\/td>\nNongkrem dance, goat sacrifice, and Ceremony of Tangmuri (pipes) as the queen of musical equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rann Utsav<\/td>\n1st November 2024 to 20th February 2025<\/td>\nRann of Kutch, Gujarat<\/td>\nHorse rides, camel safaris for bird watching, ATV riding, paramotoring, and archery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pushkar Camel Fair<\/td>\n9th November to 15th November, 2024<\/td>\nPushkar, Rajasthan<\/td>\nHorse shows, camel and cow beauty contests, camel races and safaris, and acrobatics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bundi Utsav<\/td>\n30th November to 2nd December, 2024<\/td>\nBundi, Rajasthan<\/td>\nCompetitions in bridal makeup, moustache, turban tying, kabaddi, horse riding, and camel race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hamir Utsav<\/td>\n11th November to 13th November, 2024<\/td>\nHamirpur District, HP<\/td>\nJatras and Jheras<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Majuli Festival<\/td>\n22nd November to 24th November, 2024<\/td>\nMajuli River Island, Assam<\/td>\nFood stalls with authentic Assamese cuisine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puri Beach Festival<\/td>\n23rd November to 29th November, 2024<\/td>\nPuri, Odisha<\/td>\nDisplay of Rock and Sand Art, Odissi dance performances, Regatta (boat races), and Mallakhamb (pole gymnastics)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matsya Festival<\/td>\n25th and 26th November<\/td>\nAlwar, Rajasthan<\/td>\nHot air ballooning, parasailing, zorbing, yoga camp, and stunning adventure-filled army exhibition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Religious Festivals In India In November 2026<\/h2>\n

Here are some of the famous festivals in India celebrated during November with much grandeur.<\/p>\n

1. Bhai Dooj – Celebrating The Brother-Sister Bond<\/h3>\n
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Bhai Dooj is one of the oldest festivals in India. It is celebrated in different parts of the country under different names. It is known as Bhau Beej in Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, Bhai Phota in Bengal, and Ningol Chakuba in Manipur. It falls in either October or November, but in 2022, Bhai Dooj is included in the list of festivals in November. The celebration comprises a puja and tika ceremony performed by sisters, followed by a gift exchange and feast. Sisters wish their brothers prosperous and healthy lives.<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Sisters put vermilion, dahi, and rice on their brothers’ foreheads during the tika ceremony.
Date for Bhai Dooj 2024:<\/strong> 3rd November, 2024
Location:<\/strong> Throughout India<\/p>\n

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2. Chhath Puja – Prayers to the sun God<\/h3>\n
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Dedicated to Sun God, Chhath Puja is celebrated on the 6th day after Diwali by the local people of Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP. The festival is celebrated in the month of Chaitra and Kartika and hence fall twice in a year. One of the festivals in November in India is a 4-day affair that comprises a holy dip in the Ganges, offering prayers to the Sun God before sunrise, and preparation of prasad \u2013 sweet thekua, liiti, and chokha. This is an auspicious festival when the community come together and celebrate this festival with full zest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Women march to the river or pond together to offer \u2018Usha Arghya\u2019, or morning offerings to the rising sun, and perform \u2018nahan khan\u2019, or the holy dip.
Date for Chatt Puja 2024:<\/strong> 7th November, 2024
Location:<\/strong> Eastern India \u2013 Eastern UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal<\/p>\n

3. Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepavali – A cultural delight<\/h3>\n
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To pay tribute to Ganga, the people of Varanasi celebrate Ganga Mahotsav – one of the most popular festivals in November in India. Enriching musical performances by eminent personalities are organized during Ganga Mahotsav, and the last day coincides with Dev Deepawali \u2013 the exquisite festival of lights. Dev Deepawali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima with Ganesh Vandana. People offer clay lamps, candles, and lights to their idols. This is one of the auspicious religious festivals in November in India when the ghats and the entire city are decorated especially with lights.<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> During Ganga Mahotsav, one can experience enchanting shows by Birju Maharaj, Girija Devi, Sujat Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Amjad Ali Khan, Zila Khan, and Zakir Hussein. Dev Deepawali is famous for Deep Daan, Kartik Snan, chanting of Vedic mantras, Akhand Ramayan path, and bhoj.
Dates for Ganga Mahotsav 2024:<\/strong> 15th November, 2024
Location:<\/strong> Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n

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4. Kartik Purnima Festival – As Gods descend by the Ganges<\/h3>\n
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Kartik Purnima Festival is one of November’s most important religious festivals. It is observed on the full moon day of the Kartik month. Mythological belief says that gods and goddesses descend from heaven and reside by the Ganges on this auspicious day. People celebrate with prayers, offerings to God, and a holy bath in the Ganges. The festival is celebrated to remember the victory of Lord Shiva’s over demon Tripurasura. In southern India, this festival is celebrated as the Kartikey’s birthday which was the son of Lord Shiva.<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Boitha Bandana, where people sail boats made of colourful papers or barks of banyan tree
Date for Kartik Purnima Festival 2024:<\/strong> 15th November, 2024
Location:<\/strong> All over India \u2013 especially by the banks of Ganges and in Odisha<\/p>\n

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