Jul 30, 2025

8 Unique Cultural Festivals You Probably Didn't Know About

Aanya Mehta

Wanchuwa Festival: Assam

This festival is celebrated by the Tiwa tribe to mark a bountiful harvest. Villagers perform dances in bamboo headgear and colourful shawls, expressing gratitude to nature.

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Bhagoria Festival, Madhya Pradesh

The tribal ‘festival of love’ celebrated by Bhil and Bhilala communities. Held before Holi, it's famous for its swayamvar-like tradition where young couples elope after choosing each other in public fairs.

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Karni Mata Festival- Rajasthan

Held at the famed “Rat Temple.” Worshippers honor Karni Mata and feed the thousands of rats believed to be her descendants, spotting a white rat is considered auspicious!

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Myoko Festival, Arunachal Pradesh

A ritual of fertility, prosperity & purification. Celebrated in March with prayers, feasting, animal sacrifices, and traditional war dances.

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Bastar Dushera, Chhatisgarh

A 75-day tribal Dussehra in Jagdalpur that celebrates Goddess Danteshwari, marked by wooden chariots, rituals, and tribal offerings.

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Phool Dei- Uttarakhand

Celebrated in March, children decorate doorsteps with flowers and sing traditional songs to welcome spring and invoke blessings.

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Moatsu Festival-Nagaland

Feasting, dancing, and warrior-style games mark this festival that strengthens community bonds after the completion of agricultural work.

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Thheyyam- Kerala

A vibrant ritual dance drama where humans roleplay as gods. Worshippers gather in village shrines as performers embody deities through trance, storytelling, and stunning costumes.

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