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Unbound

Sep 18-23, 2026 Thiruvananthapuram

Ongoing

'Unbound' is a solo art exhibition by Mumbai-based artist Mary Samual held at the Alliance Française de Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram. The showcase features 25 acrylic and watercolor paintings that provide an independent...

Art exhibition Painting +6

Biophilia Exhibition

Sep 19-30, 2026 Mumbai

Starts today

"Biophilia" is an art exhibition by Jayshree Savani held at the FPH Gallery in Mumbai from September 19 to September 30, 2026. The show features abstract acrylic works that explore the human...

Art exhibition Abstract Painting +4

Padithavudan Kizhithuvidavum

Sep 18-20, 2026 Chennai

Ongoing

Padithavudan Kizhithuvidavum is the second edition of Kannadi Cupboard's annual self-published book fair. Hosted in Chennai, this 2026 edition features more than 300 titles and 12 exhibitors, showcasing a diverse range of...

Book Fair Self Publishing +7

IHC Theatre Festival 2026

Sep 18-27, 2026 New Delhi

Ongoing

The IHC Theatre Festival 2026 is a prominent cultural event held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. Scheduled for late September, the festival showcases a diverse range of contemporary theatre...

Theatre Performing Arts +8

PM Modi 76th Birthday Celebrations (Seva Sankalp Abhiyan)

Sep 17 - Oct 17, 2026 Madhya Pradesh

Ongoing

A month-long nationwide celebration and outreach campaign in India marking the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his 25 years of public service. Centered on the theme of 'Seva Sankalp...

Birthday Celebration Social Welfare +6

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14-24, 2026 Visakhapatnam

Ongoing

Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant religious festival celebrated across Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, characterized by the installation of decorative idols in community pandals. The 2026 festivities are scheduled to begin on September 14...

Religious Festival Hindu Festival +5

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Sep 15-25, 2026 Hyderabad

Ongoing

Ganesh Chaturthi in Hyderabad is a major 11-day Hindu religious festival scheduled from September 15 to 25, 2026. The city marks the birth of Lord Ganesha with the installation of large idols...

Religious Festival Hinduism +4

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14-25, 2026 Surat

Ongoing

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Surat is a major 12-day Hindu festival held from September 14 to September 25 to celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha. The city’s observances are centered around large...

Religious Festival Hinduism +4

Ganeshotsav

Sep 14-25, 2026 Hyderabad

Ongoing

Ganeshotsav is a prominent ten-day festival in Hyderabad featuring massive public displays of Lord Ganesha idols. The 2026 event is scheduled from September 14 to September 25, culminating in a grand immersion...

Religious Festival Hinduism +3

Pune Festival

Sep 14-25, 2026 Pune

Ongoing

The 38th Pune Festival is a 12-day cultural celebration focusing on art, culture, music, dance, literature, sports, and tourism, held in Pune from September 14 to 25, 2026. Inaugurated by Vice President...

Art Cultural events +8

Mount Mary Feast and Bandra Fair

Sep 4-20, 2026 Mumbai

Ongoing

The Mount Mary Feast and Bandra Fair is an annual religious and cultural event held in Bandra, Mumbai, celebrating the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 2026, the nine-day Novena is...

Religious Festival Traditional Festival +6

Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival

Sep 18-21, 2026 Sivaganga and Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu

Ongoing

The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival is a four-day celebration of the history, architecture, and culinary traditions of the Nagarathar community in Tamil Nadu. Held across dozens of villages in the Sivaganga...

Heritage Architecture +5

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