November is a wonderful month for planning a holiday in India. The weather is cool and dry, and the mood is festive. Continuing from the fervor of festivals in October, the spirits remain high as there are many cultural and religious festivals in November as well.

India is the breeding ground of numerous religions and cultures. Each of these brings with it myriad celebrations in form of cultural events and religious Festivals, spread across the year. And the grand celebrations of some of the festivals in November are not to be missed.

This quick list of festivals in November in India 2021 includes some of most interesting festivals and events. Have a look!

Festivals In November In India Dates And Key attractions

India is a country famous for its rich cultural diversity. There are a lot of festivals that are celebrated here throughout the year. Some festivals in November 2021 in India are listed below. Have a look.

Religious Festivals In India In November 2021

Here are some of the famous festivals in India celebrated during November with much grandeur.

1. Bhai Dooj – Celebrating the brother-sister bond

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Where: Throughout India

Bhai Dooj is one of the oldest festivals in India, and is celebrated in different parts of the country with different names. It is known as Bhau Beej in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, Bhai Phota in Bengal, and Ningol Chakuba in Manipur. It falls in either October or November but in 2021, Bhai Dooj is in the list of festivals in November.

The celebration comprises of puja and tika ceremony by sisters followed by gifts exchange and feast. Sisters wish for a prosperous and healthy life for their brothers.

Key attractions: Sisters put vermilion, dahi, and rice on the forehead of their brothers during the tika ceremony.

Date for Bhai Dooj 2021: 6th November

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2. Chhath Puja – Prayers to the sun God

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Where: Eastern India – Eastern UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal

Dedicated to Sun God, Chhath Puja is celebrated on the 6th day after Diwali by the local people of Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP. One of the festivals in November in India, it is a 4-day long affair that comprises of holy dip in the Ganges, offering prayers to the Sun God before sunrise, and preparation of prasad – sweet thekua, liiti, and chokha.

Key attractions: Women march up to the river or pond together to offer ‘Usha Arghya’ or morning offerings to the rising sun and perform ‘nahan khan’ or the holy dip.

Date for Chatt Puja 2021: 10th November

3. Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepavali – A cultural delight

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Where: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

To pay tribute to Ganga, the people of Varanasi celebrate Ganga Mahotsav – one of the most popular festivals in November in India. Enriching musical performances by eminent personalities are organized during Ganga Mahotsav and the last day of the festival coincides with Dev Deepawali – the exquisite festival of lights.

Dev Deepawali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima with Ganesh Vandana and offering clay lamps, candles, and lights to the worshiped idol. This is one of the auspicious religious festivals in November in India when the ghats, along with the entire city, are decorated fantastically with lights.

Key attractions: During Ganga Mahotsav, one can experience enchanting shows by Birju Maharaj, Girija Devi, Sujat Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Amjad Ali Khan, Zila Khan, and Zakir Hussein. Dev Deepawali is famous for Deep Daan, Kartik Snan, chanting of Vedic mantras, Akhand Ramayan path, and bhoj.

Dates for Ganga Mahotsav 2021: 18th November

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4. Kartik Purnima Festival – As Gods descend by the Ganges

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Where: All over India – especially by the banks of Ganges and in Odisha

Kartik Purnima Festival is one of the most important religious festivals in November, observed on the full moon day of the Kartik month. The mythological belief says that gods and goddesses descend from heaven and reside by the Ganges on this auspicious day. People celebrate with prayers, offerings to the God and a holy bath in the Ganges.

Key attractions: Boitha Bandana, where people sail boats made of colorful papers or barks of banyan tree

Date for Kartik Purnima Festival 2021: 19th November

5. Wangala Festival – The festival of 100 drums

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Where: Garo Region of Meghalaya and Assam

Another among the most popular festivals in November in India, Wangala is a harvest festival of north-east that also marks the  beginning of winter. The local people dress up in vibrant outfits and pray to the Sun God by playing orchestra and dancing to the beats. Wangala is also known as the festival of 100 drums.

Key attractions: Instruments like large drums, flutes, and gongs that are played along with traditional folk dance form

Dates for Wangala Festival 2021: 12th November

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6. Ka Pomblang Nongkrem – Thanksgiving with some music and dance

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Where: Smit, the capital of the Khyriem Syiemship, Shillong

Also known as Shad Nongkrem, this harvest festival of the Meghalaya tribes is celebrated with vigor and passion. It comprises an elaborate and grand thanksgiving ceremony where all folks pay homage and respect to Goddess Ka Blei Synshar for a plush and bountiful harvest. Further, Ka Pomblang Nongkrem is celebrated with vibrancy, along with the display of traditional music and dance forms.

Key attractions: Nongkrem dance, goat sacrifice, and Ceremony of Tangmuri (pipes) as the queen of musical equipment

Dates for Ka Pomblang Nongkrem 2021: 2nd or 3rd week of November

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Cultural Events In The Month Of November 2021

Here are some of the best cultural events in the month of November which boasts the culture and heritage of the country.

7. International Yoga and Music Festival – One of the coolest Yoga festivals

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Where: Rishikesh

Organized by the Nad Yoga Trust, the International Yoga & Music Festival has been regularly organized since 2008. This is one of the state-of-the-art festivals in the month of November in India celebrated for 17 days, where multiple yoga forms are displayed. The festival also features concerts, live music performances, and lectures.

Key attractions: Seminars and conferences on all-inclusive approach of Ayurveda, tantric and yogic philosophy, and music concerts

Dates for International Yoga & Music Festival 2021: 7th – 13th March

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8. Rann Utsav – A folk extravaganza

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Where: Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Rann Utsav – a celebration of Gujarati culture and traditions – is one of the legendary festivals in November in India. Ornamented with elegance and grace, this 2-months-long festival is complete bliss with warm hospitality, folk performances, adventure sports, and ethnic demonstrations. Most popular among the events in the month of November, the festival is held over sprawling and sparkling 7,000 sq miles of white sand.

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Key attractions: Horse rides, camel safaris for bird watching, ATV riding, paramotoring, and archery

Dates for Rann Utsav 2021: 12th November 2020 to 28th February 2021

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9. Pushkar Camel Fair – One of its kind

Where: Pushkar, Rajasthan

Pushkar Camel Fair is one of most celebrated Indian festivals in November, attracting travelers from all over the world. Here, villagers trade camel, horses, and cows and a large number of the folk events are also performed. These include traditional dances and songs.

Key attractions: Horse shows, camel and cow beauty contests, camel races and safaris, and acrobatics

Dates for Pushkar Camel Fair 2021: 11th November to 19th November

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10. Bundi Utsav – Traditional sports, folk dances, and fireworks

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Where: Bundi, Rajasthan

Bundi Utsav is a 3-day-long cultural affair that makes the historic town of Bundi live and cheerful. During the Bundi Utsav, RTDC organizes a gala fair, along with a royal Shobha yatra (rally), ethnic sports, folk dance performances, and lots of cultural events and competitions. The sparkling fireworks exhibited in the evening are the most alluring attraction of the Utsav.

Key attractions: Competitions of bridal makeup, mustache, turban tying, kabaddi, horse riding, and camel race

Dates for Bundi Utsav 2021: TBA

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11. Hamir Utsav – Celebrating the spirit of the mountain life

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Where: Hamirpur District, HP

One of the major fairs and festivals in India in November, the Hamir Utsav is held in the Hamirpur district of Himachal. The festival honors the existence of the Hamirpur region.

Key attractions: Jatras and Jheras

Dates for Hamir Utsav 2021: First week of November (every year)

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12. Majuli Festival – A showcase of Assam’s cultural heritage

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Where: Majuli River Island, Assam

The Majuli Festival is celebrated by the banks of the R