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50th International Kolkata Book Fair

50th International Kolkata Book Fair

Jan 22 - Feb 3, 2027 Kolkata
Upcoming

The 50th International Kolkata Book Fair is scheduled in Kolkata from January 22 to February 3, 2027. This landmark golden jubilee edition will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande...

Book Fair Literature +4
Ganesh Chaturthi

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
Global Wellbeing Confluence – 2026

Global Wellbeing Confluence – 2026

Oct 23-26, 2026 Bengaluru
Upcoming

The Global Wellbeing Confluence (GWC) – 2026 is a fair held in Bengaluru, India, from October 23–26, 2026. Taking place at Palace Grounds, it serves as a global platform for integrated wellbeing,...

Wellbeing Healthcare +10
Navratri festival

Navratri festival

Oct 11, 2026 Maharashtra
Upcoming

Navratri in Maharashtra is a significant Hindu religious festival featuring widespread public Garba and Dandiya dance celebrations. For the 2026 season beginning October 11, the event has drawn notice due to proposed...

Religious Festival Navratri +5
Pune Festival

Pune Festival

Sep 14-25, 2026 Pune
Ongoing

The 38th edition of the Pune Festival is a 12-day cultural extravaganza scheduled to take place from September 14 to 25, 2026. Held in conjunction with the city's Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations, this...

Cultural events Art +8
Nanda Devi Fair

Nanda Devi Fair

Sep 16-23, 2026 Almora
Starts today

The Nanda Devi Fair, also known as Nanda Devi Mahotsav, is an annual religious and cultural celebration held in Almora, Uttarakhand, to honor Goddess Nanda Devi and her sister Sunanda. Running from...

Traditional Festival Religious Event +6
Seva Sankalp Mahotsav

Seva Sankalp Mahotsav

Sep 17 - Oct 2, 2026 Republic of India
Upcoming

Seva Sankalp Mahotsav is a nationwide service-oriented campaign in India, organized to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public office. Running from September 17 to October 2, 2026, the...

Service Campaign Public Outreach +8
Nuakhai festival

Nuakhai festival

Sep 16, 2026 Odisha
Starts today

Nuakhai is an ancient harvest festival celebrated primarily in Western Odisha and neighboring regions of India to honor the arrival of the new rice crop. Observed on September 16, 2026, the event...

Traditional Festival Harvest +5