{"id":44901,"date":"2020-01-14T11:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T06:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=44901"},"modified":"2025-02-24T15:31:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T10:01:24","slug":"unusual-festivals-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/unusual-festivals-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Uncommon &amp; Unusual Festivals In India That You Should Attend In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>The <strong>diversity of Indian culture<\/strong> is reflected in different languages, traditions, customs, and festivals. Every day in this country is a festival, but some of them are a little weird. Despite their weirdness, <strong>unusual festivals in India<\/strong> are still celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. <!--more--><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>But no matter how positive the intent is, celebrations that include practices such as inflicting pain and fighting animals are borderline crazy. Still, these practices are alive and thriving. Of many such bizarre and uncommon festivals of India, <strong>here are the 15 craziest<\/strong> that are still popular and practiced. Read on to know if you really wanna attend them.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>15 Unusual Festivals In India<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of the most uncommon and unusual festivities that take place in different parts of the country. Make sure you visit these unknown festivals of India to be part of the local culture and relish the heritage of these states in India. Each festivals holds a significant religious importance that are being depicted beautifully by the tribal people of these states. Take a look!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lathmar Holi<\/strong> \u2013 Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rural Olympics<\/strong> \u2013 Kila Raipur, Punjab<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bhagoria Festival<\/strong> \u2013 Khargone &amp; Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snake Boat Race Festival<\/strong> \u2013 Kerala<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theyyam<\/strong> \u2013 Kerala<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thimithi<\/strong> \u2013 Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thaipoosam<\/strong> \u2013 Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jallikattu<\/strong> \u2013 Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Muharram<\/strong> \u2013 Pan India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nag Panchami<\/strong> \u2013 Pan India<\/li>\n<li><b>Puli Kali <\/b>\u2013 Kerala<\/li>\n<li><b>Madai Festival<\/b> \u2013 Chhattisgarh<\/li>\n<li><b>Mim Kut Festival<\/b> \u2013 Mizoram<\/li>\n<li><b>Sekrenyi Festival <\/b>\u2013 Nagaland<\/li>\n<li><b>Sume-Gelirak Festival<\/b> \u2013 Odisha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1. Lathmar Holi &#8211; Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44911\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-101.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (10)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>One of the most unique festivals of India, the women of Barsana beating men of Nandgaon with <em>lathis<\/em> is the highlight of the festival. The unfortunate men who get caught are made to dress like a woman and dance in public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The legend of Lathmar Holi<\/strong><br \/><a class=\"intext-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/holi-in-mathura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lathmar Holi<\/a> is rather an easygoing confrontation between men of <strong>Nandgaon<\/strong> (Krishna\u2019s village) and women of <strong>Barsana<\/strong> (Radha\u2019s village) near Vrindavan. The legend has it that during the days preceding Holi, Krishna visited his beloved Radha and ended up teasing her friends. The <strong>women of Barsana<\/strong> reacted by chasing down Krishna with sticks (lathis). Since then men and women of these villages recreate the famous event every year as women beat up men with long sticks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Lathmar Holi celebrated?<\/strong><br \/>4-5 days before Holi in Vrindavan, Nandgaon, and Barsana<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 19 Winter Festivals In India You Must Attend<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Looking To Book A Holiday Package?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-57782\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-91-0 ml-slider-pro-2-6-8 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-57782 ml-slider small-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"AdMod - Package - General -Domestic\">\n<div id=\"metaslider_container_57782\">\n<div id=\"metaslider_57782\" class=\"flexslider\">\n<ul class=\"slides\">\n<li class=\"slide-57783 ms-layer\" style=\"display: none; 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Rural Olympics &#8211; Kila Raipur, Punjab<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44907\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-61.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (6)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nritribune.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>Competitors lifting an entire stack of bricks with teeth, <strong>pulling vehicles with hair<\/strong>, and <strong>lifting plows with mouth<\/strong> are some of the bizarre activities that make this event unusual.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Games at Kila Raipur Sports Festival<\/strong><br \/>Popularly known as <strong>Kila Raipur Sports Festival<\/strong>, this grand confluence of events and activities takes place in the Kila Raipur village, some 20 km from <strong>Ludhiana<\/strong>. The festival takes place every year with a massive participation from villagers in the nearby areas. The rural Olympic includes various games and sports activities like horse racing, aerobatics, bullock cart race, and other rural sports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Rural Olympics festival celebrated?<\/strong><br \/>February<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/free-things-to-do-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">18 Kickass Free Experiences You Can Have ONLY In India. No Where Else!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Bhagoria Festival &#8211; Khargone &amp; Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44902\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-17.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (1)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.photographycorner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Marriage fair<\/strong> is conducted on a large scale where <strong>youngsters choose their partner and elope<\/strong> with them only to be accepted by the society later and pronounced as man and wife.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhagoria Festival<\/strong><br \/>One of the most popular tribal festivals in India, Bhagoria is mainly celebrated in Khargone and Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. Mostly participated by the <strong>Bhil and Bhilala tribes<\/strong>, the festival has big haat set up, which acts as a marriage <em>swayamvar<\/em> where young people go partner hunting. The <strong>weeklong festival<\/strong> also marks the advent of the spring season and is participated by a huge number of crowd.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Bhagoria Festival celebrated?<\/strong><br \/>February\u2013March<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/tourist-places-in-madhya-pradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">40 Tourist Places In Madhya Pradesh That You Should Be Visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Snake Boat Race Festival &#8211; Kerala<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44904\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-31.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (3)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"indianeagle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>The format, the extreme competitive spirit witness, and the insane popularity of the Snake Boat Race are traits that make it one of the unusual festivals in India. The race is not just a sport, it\u2019s a fiercely fought battle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>History of Snake Boat Races<\/strong><br \/>The popular boat races of Kerala has existed for close to 400 years and is undoubtedly the most popular festival in the South Indian state. The boat races that were once used while fighting wars in water are now a celebrated as a carnival and the amount of energy and intensity generated by this festival makes it popular. Organized in the backwaters of Kerala, these snake boats are known because of their distinct canoe shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nehru Trophy Boat Race<\/strong>, Champakkulam Moolam (Snake) Boat Race, Aranmula Vallamkali Boat Race, and Payippad Boat Race are some of the most popular snake boat races.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Snake Boat Race Festival celebrated? <\/strong><br \/>July\u2013September<\/p>\n<h3>5. Theyyam &#8211; Kerala<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44909\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-81.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (8)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/800\/1*JQI1nYwiVsxBrXDTmxA-Hw.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>Theyyam sees people perform <strong>dangerous feats dedicated to the divine power <\/strong>making it one of the most unique festivals of India. These feats include dancing while wearing a crown of hair of length 10-12 meters, <strong>walking fire embers,<\/strong> wearing coconut fronds, and performing with burning wicks of wire tied around the waist. Despite being exposed to flames and burning heat the performer has to walk with all the heavy dress around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theyyam Celebrations <\/strong><br \/>A popular as well as unusual Indian festival celebrated in most of the parts of Kerala, Theyyam celebrates the ancient rituals and traditions of Kerala that are almost <strong>800 years old<\/strong>. Theyyams are the upper caste people and are also recognized as head of their village. Devotees come to seek blessings from these well-dressed and decorated men.<\/p>\n<p>The festival involves a variety (close to 400 types)\u00a0of <strong>traditional dances<\/strong>. Theyyam exhibits the ritual of spirits and wonderful artwork by beautifully adorned devotees who dance, and worship gods and celestial bodies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Theyyam celebrated?<\/strong><br \/>October to May every year<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Festivals In Kerala To Experience The Rich Traditions Of God\u2019s Own Country<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. Thimithi &#8211; Tamil Nadu<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44906\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-51.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (5)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>To commemorate Draupadi, <strong>worshippers walk barefoot on burning coal<\/strong> to honor their goddess which makes it an uncommon festival of India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The mythological reference <\/strong><br \/>According to the Hindu epic <strong>Mahabharata<\/strong>, after the battle of Kurukshetra, Draupadi proved her innocence by walking the bed of fire and coming out unscathed. In Tamilnadu, there are temples dedicated to her, where devotees offer their respect by walking on burning coal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Thimithi celebrated? <\/strong><br \/>During October &#8211; November<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/summer-festivals-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 12 Summer Festivals In India You Must Plan Attending<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>7. Thaipoosam &#8211; Tamil Nadu<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44951\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-121.jpg\" alt=\"Devotees with pierced mouth during Thaipoosam festival in Tamil Nadu\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>Ardent devotees of Lord Muruga <strong>pierce their lips with spears<\/strong>, <strong>pierce mouth with sharp metal objects,<\/strong> and <strong>hook their skin to chains<\/strong> as they try to pull the chariot in order to pay regards to the deity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>History &amp; highlights of Thaipoosam<\/strong><br \/>One of the most unusual festivals in India, Thaipusam is celebrated in Tamil Nadu mostly in the temples of <strong>Lord Muruga<\/strong>. The priests and other chosen ones are required to perform activities like walking on burning coal.<\/p>\n<p>To mark the celebrations, devotees bathe and smear themselves in turmeric.\u00a0Priests carry the decorated images of deities over their head along while the colorful umbrellas sheltering them are carried by other devotees. There are lots of attractions to watch out for during the course of the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Thaipoosam celebrated? <\/strong><br \/>January<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 10 Festivals In June That Will Draw You To India Instantaneously\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-june\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">10 Festivals In June That Will Draw You To India Instantaneously<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. Jallikattu &#8211; Tamil Nadu<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44913\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design2.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quintype-01.imgix.net\/thequint%2F2016-01%2F897a5914-7f46-479a-be35-c806fa7c8787%2Fjallikattu.jpg?auto=format&amp;q=60&amp;w=976&amp;fm=pjpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>Jallikattu is about <strong>controlling bulls<\/strong>, wherein sometimes humans succumb to fatal injuries and even animals suffer injuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The age old tradition of Jallikattu<\/strong><br \/>Recognized as one of the most unusual festivals in India, it is celebrated in Tamil Nadu as a part of the <strong>Pongal<\/strong> celebrations, Jallikattu is rather a dangerous, centuries-old tradition in the South India. For this event, bulls are specially trained by people of the village who later represent the village\u2019s entire cattle family.<\/p>\n<p>This festival is about bundles of money or gold tied to a bull\u2019s horn. The objective is to <strong>tame the bull<\/strong> and <strong>pluck the valuables tied to their horns<\/strong>. For this festival, bulls are reared and raised in a way so that they can compete at the highest level and come out as a winner.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> In May 2014 the Supreme Court of India put a permanent ban on <strong>JalliKattu<\/strong> citing issues relating to animal welfare.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 14 Festivals In January In India That Reflect The Country\u2019s Rich Culture!\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-january-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">14 Festivals In January In India That Reflect The Country\u2019s Rich Culture<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9. Muharram &#8211; Pan India<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44910\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-91.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (9)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/>To mourn the death of Imam Hussain Ali, Shia <strong>Muslims inflict wounds by cutting themselves with sharp objects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Muharram &#8211; A day of mourning<\/strong><br \/>It is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-september-in-india\/\">festivals in September in India<\/a> that is celebrated on the <strong>10th day<\/strong> of the <strong>first month<\/strong> of <strong>Islamic calendar<\/strong>, Muharram is another unusual festival of India celebrated across the country by Shia Muslims. The festival indicates mass mourning over the death of <strong>Hussain Ali- the third Imam of Shia community<\/strong>. The death of Imam symbolizes the struggle against tyranny and injustice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Muharram celebrated? <\/strong><br \/>September or October (1 October 2017)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 30 Most Famous Festivals Of India You Must Experience\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">36 Most Famous Festivals Of India You Must Experience<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10. Nag Panchami &#8211; Pan India<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44908\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Untitled-design-71.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design (7)\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"http:\/\/creature-pet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is unusual about it?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Devotees offer milk and turmeric to snakes<\/strong>\u00a0on Nag Panchami.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nag Panchami Practices<\/strong><br \/>Amongst the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-august-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">festivals in August in India<\/a>, Nag Panchami is a festival observed by Hindus across the country. During this festival, the serpentine gods are worshiped and people seek blessings for their family and well-wishers. Though the festival is celebrated across the country, it is popularly observed in Bengal, Maharashtra, and South India.<\/p>\n<p>The tradition of worshipping snakes dates back to ages, even before the arrival of Aryans. As <strong>Nagas<\/strong> are said to be directly associated with <strong>Lord Brahma<\/strong> and hence are considered auspicious. Celebrated in the month of July or August <em>(Shravan month)<\/em> this is another unusual festival of India that is peculiar in its own way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is Nag Panchami celebrated?<\/strong><br \/>July or August (27 July 2017)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 15 Must-Attend Events And Festivals In December In India: Block Your Dates &amp; Head Out!\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-december-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">15 Must-Attend Events And Festivals In December In India: Block Your Dates &amp; Head Out!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Puli Kali &#8211; Kerala<\/b><\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4347\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Puli-Kali-in-Thrissur.jpg\" alt=\"Performers dancing during Puli Kali in Thrissur\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/div>\n<p><b>What is unusual about it?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unknown festivals of India, this festival depicts a theme of huntings tigers where performers are dressed in costumes of hunters and their faces are painted like tigers in yellow and balck. They dance along and enact as the wild beasts along the beats of the drums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>History of the festival<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-august-in-india\/\">festivals in August in India<\/a>, the festival originated around 200 years back when a Maharaja of Cochin decided to celebrate Onam retracting the wild and macho spirit of the force. This festival is a feature of the popular festival of Kerala, Onam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During August to September<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 11 Spectacular Indian Festivals In March You Should Be A Part Of\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-march\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">15 Spectacular Festivals In March That Will Tell You About The Greatness Of Culture<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Madai Festival &#8211; Chhattisgarh<\/b><\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-515637\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Madai-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FList_of_Indian_folk_dances&amp;psig=AOvVaw3015A_8KJYE2NCpo8TCEfQ&amp;ust=1582795561501000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCIDs243z7ucCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD\">Image source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What is unusual about it?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a tribal festival in Chhattisgarh that is very unique and relevant in the state. It has various ritualistic performances like folk dance and sacrifices of goats take place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Highlights of the festival<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the festival, vibrant shops are set up where you can buy several handicrafts and tribal items. You can relish delicious authentic food at several food joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December to March<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to Celebrate These 8 Indian Festivals In April, And Rejoice In The Good Vibes\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Celebrate These 14 Indian Festivals In April, And Rejoice In The Good Vibes<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Mim Kut Festival &#8211; Mizoram<\/b><\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-515648\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mim-Kut-Festival1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"698\" height=\"394\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommons.wikimedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFile%3ACHAPCHAR_KUT_2013.jpg&amp;psig=AOvVaw2RMAxtR_IbBp8by2B5k_ZR&amp;ust=1582795679009000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCPi648Pz7ucCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAN\">Image source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What is unusual about it?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/harvest-festivals-of-india\/\">popular and vibrant harvest festivals of India<\/a> and Mizoram. It is a musical fiesta and an amalgamation of beautiful folk dance performances where you can sip on the local beer made out of rice while witnessing a spectacle of these dance performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feast on tribal meals and feel like a local at this festival. Drink the local rice beer and enjoy your time at this festival that is full of joy and talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August to September<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 15 Festivals In November In India That Call For An Early Winter Vacay\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-november-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">15 Festivals In November In India That Call For An Early Winter Vacay<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Sekrenyi Festival &#8211; Nagaland<\/b><\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-419980\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sekrenyi_19th-Dec.jpg\" alt=\"Tribe People Festival\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\" \/><\/div>\n<p><b>What is unusual about it?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a harvesting festival of Nagaland that attracts many travelers to the state. It\u2019s a festival of purification along with singing, dancing and several ritual performances with the jamboree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The men go for a bath at the village well and several tribal dance performances take place by the Angami folks during the festival. There is also a unique feature of bridge pulling that allows people to visit the village and witness the festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong>: <a title=\"Permanent Link to 10 Famous Festivals In October In India: Mark Your Calendar Now!\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-october-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">13 Famous Festivals In October In India: Mark Your Calendar Now!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Sume-Gelirak Festival &#8211; Odisha<\/b><\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-515663\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Sume-Gelirak.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"397\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FPana_Sankranti&amp;psig=AOvVaw3ejikfnBM01Ry_sAAinEOm&amp;ust=1582795854285000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCKjR-5j07ucCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD\">Image source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What is unusual about it?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most unique part of this festival is that while women who dance at the festival, they can choose their life partners. It\u2019s a festival that has a ritual of sacrificing birds and animals to appeal to the tribal deities with liquor\u00a0 being one of the most significant parts of the festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is one of the most important festivals of Odisha, a 10 day affair that has several ritual practices along with folk dances and songs by local tribal men and women dressed in traditional attire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When is it celebrated?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Further Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/bizarre-festivals-of-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Global Festivals You\u2019d Never Want To Attend<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Of all the <a class=\"intext-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">celebrated festivals in India<\/a> these 10 are weird and strange in their own way, but they all represent goodwill and bonhomie. The best part is that people celebrate all these festivals (except Muharram) with utter joy and glee, no matter how weird it is!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> TravelTriangle claims no credit for images featured on our blog site unless otherwise noted. All visual content is copyrighted to its respectful owners. We try to link back to original sources whenever possible. If you own the rights to any of the images, and do not wish them to appear on TravelTriangle, please contact us and they will be promptly removed. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist or photographer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> Any information published by TravelTriangle in any form of content is not intended to be a substitute for any kind of medical advice, and one must not take any action before consulting a professional medical expert of their own choice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Unusual Festivals In India<\/h2>\n<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n<div>\n<p>How many festivals are there in India?<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are various religions followed in the Indian nation and therefore there are numerous festivals celebrated here. Essentially, you\u2019ll see about 20-30 festivals that are joyfully celebrated in the different regions of the country.                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n<div>\n<p>Why is India called a land of festivals?<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSince there are different languages, religions, and cultures in the country, it is natural that there will be a huge number of festivals celebrated in India. Each festival is a reflection of the cultural as well as religious aspect of that region in India.                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n<div>\n<p>Is Muharram national holiday?<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tConsidered as the first month in Islam and one of the four holy months of the year, Muharram is celebrated for 10 days. The last day of this festival is sanctioned as the gazetted holiday in India.                     <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n<div>\n<p>Why do we celebrate Nag Panchami?<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of fortnight of Shravan month. The festival involves worshipping snakes and has a lot of importance in the Hindu religion.                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n<div>\n<p>What is the meaning of Theyyam?<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTheyyam is celebrated as a great festival of dance in various regions of the Indian state of Kerala like Kasargod. Theyyam means Dance Gods and this name has been derived by combining two words \u2013 Deviam (God) and Aattam (dance).                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n<div>\n<p>What are national festivals of India?<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe festivals that are celebrated across the country of India are \u2013 Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, as they remind people of the historical struggle for independence.                     <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How many festivals are there in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"There are various religions followed in the Indian nation and therefore there are numerous festivals celebrated here. 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