Monsoon is not just a season in India, it is a celebration. Nourished by rain, it is a joy and opportunity for farmers and anyone who wants to relax in the warm summer. While festivals are an important part of India; there is a festival of all times. Also, when the country is India, also known as ‘Unity in diversity then obviously the festivals are different, different, and interesting in their own way. While always The region has its own unique traditions of celebration, fun in every way. Even the storm is marked by several ceremonies. Popular Indian rain festivals have different names, different cultures, and noisy circles.


 To celebrate the rainy season and indulge in exciting festivities, check out these rain festivals in India you have to go to.

1. PURI RATH YATRA

He said to cleanse all sins and give salvation to the circle of life and death, Puri Rath Yatra is a beautiful rain festival in India. It is celebrated annually during the rainy season, at Jagannath Puri temples in Odisha, the festival is one of the largest religious events in India.

As part of the Ratha Yatra, the idols of Jagannath, his older brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra are performed in procession, a common temple ritual. Three richly decorated chariots, similar to temple buildings, they are towed through the streets of Puri and transported to Gundicha Temple, The Lord's aunt where they stayed for nine days. Larger wagons are about 45.6 feet long and have 18 wheels were pulled by devotees during the yatra. Celebration, complete devotion and joy knowledgeable, attractive dedicated people from the ends of the earth.


2. GANESH CHATURTHI

When devotion and daily life come together, then it turns into something good. This is the year your Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. The elephant-headed god of Hindu mythology, Ganesh is Lord who removes obstacles in daily life and his beloved dear family. Every year during heavy rain, King Ganesha is worshiped for nine days. Larger images are enlarged on larger podiums, however, devotees also serve the Lord in their homes. On the tenth day of the festival, pictures are taken a large procession was then immersed in bodies of water. A religious ceremony is morally sound the study of the worship of the state of idols and immortality. Maharashtra is always immersed in the event year. Sweets, nutrition, music, dance, coloring, and festivals, make Ganesh Chaturthi one happy festival in India.


3. TEEJ


A colorful festival in India, especially for women, Teej is a big rain festival. Married women, especially in the northern, north-eastern, and western parts of the country they celebrate the festival. The event is known by different names in different regions, for example, Hartalika Teej, Kajari Teej, Hariyali Teej, and more.

Teej rain festival is said to mark the reunion of the goddess Parvati with her husband Lord Shiva, after a hundred years apart. Women pray for the happiness of marriage. Wearing traditional wedding dresses and other attire, they adorned their hands with henna, sang special songs of the Teej festival, and danced with joy swing on flower-decorated swings tied to huge branches of trees.


4. RAKSHA BANDHAN


Few world festivals can compare the amazing diversity with unique festivals in India. Celebration love and bond shared by my brother and sister, India we have Raksha Bandhan ceremony. Crossing the rainy season, especially on the nights of the full moon in the month of Shravan (July-August).

To celebrate the beautiful bond of love, the sister ties a sacred cord to her brother's wrist. Raksha means 'protection' and Bandhan means 'bond', so the festival enjoys the obligation of love and protection. Raksha Bandhan shows sisterly love and respect, as well as protection and caring for a brother. Sweets, social gatherings, gift-giving, and other events make you one of these the most anticipated festivals in India.


5. ONAM


Truly a base for heavy rains, Onam is one of Kerala's most famous festivals. The celebration in the land of God’s Own takes place as much in August or September as each year as per the Hindu calendar. The Onam rain festival is a great desire for people looking for holidays in Kerala.

Celebrating since ancient times, Onam is special to the farmers, as they rejoice after the hard days of work and see the rains feeding their crops. Amazing elephant festival, temple traditions, music, and the famous Kathakali dance is associated with this festival. People seem to dress traditionally beautiful, decorated their houses, and incorporate floral patterns called ‘Pookalam’. Twenty-one luxury party homemade curries and sweet payasam served with a plantain leaf. The most interesting aspect of the festival is a Snake boat race, held in the backwaters where rowers compete, providing adrenaline-pumping show.


6. JANMASTHAMI


One of the most popular deities of Indian Hindu Mythology is Lord Krishna. Celebrating his birth with great power is the famous Indian rain festival, Janmashtami. Every year a good birth takes place in the month of Sravan (August - September). It is among the most powerful festivals in India, as King Krishna is as popular as a child of Hindu families throughout India. The Lord's birthday is celebrated in different ways in different provinces of India.

The northern parts of the country, including his holy birthplace Mathura and the town where he lives Youth Vrindavan, celebrate by decorating temples, praying, and singing hymns. The west The province of Maharashtra has a unique tradition of redefining the king's favorite, stealing butter from pots beyond his power by making human pyramids. Nutrition, drinks, music, dance, and fun a part of the joy that adds to the joy of the rain.


7. HEMIS FESTIVAL


Moving on to the next amazing festival celebrated during the monsoon season, we have the Hemis festival. The famous Ladakh monastery is celebrated in the venerable Hemis Gompa, one of the richest Buddhist monks in the ‘Land of High Passes.

The two-day celebration marks Gugu Padmasambhava's birthday on the tenth day of the Tibetan month in mid-July. The appeal of the monastic festival is Cham, which is part of the Tantric Buddhist tradition. Dressed in traditional ornamentation, elaborate hats, and elaborate jewelry, the monks perform a dance with musical instruments, longhorns, and emblems.

 Go to festivals, and be part of the ancient culture, enjoy local food and adventure safaris on yaks and camels. Also, the rains are missed in the cold desert which makes your holiday a happy rainy season in India.


8. BEHDIENKHLAM


A popular rain festival in North East India, Behdienkhlam provides great reasons to plan a visit to India during the rainy season. A festival northeast of Meghalaya, a festival that is a beautiful event that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Behdienkhlam, in the local language, means, to expel the Cholera Demon. Once cleaned annually, it became an annual ritual, every July. After a time of planting and waiting for the rain, the Jaintia dance festival becomes a major celebration. Crowds of people come together for fun, delicious food, dance, music, and sports. The festival also appeals to God, seeking his blessings with a great harvest.

 When the beautiful Meghalaya area, cloud settlement, and festival is such a wonderful time, you should not miss a visit to North East India.


9. SAO JOAO


Like Goa, the Sao Joao Goan festival is full of vibrant, exciting, and fun life. The mammoth festival honors St. John the Baptist. Celebrated on the 24th of June every year, the festivities date back to the days of the Portuguese colonies. Now it's a fun event, especially for young people. The rains are attractive in the sea region, as they spread beautiful splendor and a new fascination with life.

 It attracts a spirit of joy and tradition, and in this celebration, young people jump into the water for fun. The most common during the festival is the exchange of gifts in the form of delicious fruit, drinks, and other tokens. Also, people wear colorful clothes, sing songs, sing songs and greet one another. In addition, find boats with festive themes floating on the river in many valleys. The festival is a great time to experience the beautiful rural beauty of Goa.


10. GANGA DUSSEHRA


Not only a rain festival but also celebrated early in the rainy season, Ganga Dussehra is one of India's most unique cultures. It is usually held in late June. Mainly the worship of the sacred Ganges River, one of the longest rivers in India. The river is the mother goddess of the Hindus and speaks of many sacred texts. In fact, the river is like a living, privileged creature.

 According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga descended to earth in the form of the sacred river Ganges. Washing in holy water and saying prayers will cleanse you from all sin and help your soul to find salvation. This event marks the culmination of ten beautiful star systems. People offer prayers to the Queen of the River and King Shiva before the rain turns the gentle river into a natural rage.