Having bid farewell to the winter, it’s time to brace oneself for the hot spell ahead. But not before enjoying the splendours of the spring season and the colourful festivals that come in its wake. From Nagaland’s Aoling that traces its origin to the head-hunting Konyak tribe to Gangaur celebrated for marital bliss and Varanasi’s serene Sankat Mochan music festival, April packs in some diverse delights… check ’em out!
Aoling Festival, Nagaland, April 1-6
To welcome the spring season, this festival is celebrated by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland that was once famous for its head hunting tradition but is now completely into farming and agriculture. It is celebrated soon after the crops have been sown and it’s time for the Konyaks to relax. The 6-day festival comes into its own from the fourth day onwards when relatives and friends get together for a feast. The next day is dedicated to the family elders and the last day is spent cleaning the homes and the village.
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Tulip Festival, Srinagar, April 1-15
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