Fairs and festival are celebrated in Varanasi with great enthusiasm. Whether its Holi or Diwali,
Varanasi is decorated like bride. People come from far flung to experience the thrill of
celebration of festivals here.
BHARAT MILAP
It is celebrated in October-November to commemorate Lord Ram return to Ayodhya after 14
years of exile and his reunion with his brother, Bharat. The message of this festival is the victory
of truth over evil.
BUDDHA PURNIMA
It is celebrated as the birthday of Gautam Buddha. It falls on the full moon day in the Hindu
month of April-May. It is interesting fact that Buddha achieved Moksha (salvation) on the same
day. Thus it is also remembered as the death anniversary of Lord Buddha.
MAHASHIVRATRI
Mahashivratri celebration holds immense significance in Varanasi as it is the city of Shiva. On
the occasion of this grand festival, all the temple are decorated. The religious fervor on the
occasion of Mahashivratri is noteworthy. On this day, the grand procession of Shiva is carried
out from Mahamrityunjaya Temple, Daranagar to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
NAG NATHAIYA
It is the part of Krishna Leela Ceremony where a legend from Lord Krishna life is reenacted. It
is celebrated during November-December
NAKKATAYY
It is mythological episode from the Ramayana in which Laxmana stilted the nose of Shurpnakha.
Nakkatayya Leela is an act which is taken from that episode. It is organized at Chetganj and
large number of people gathers here to see the reenactment. It is held during the mid October.
HANUMAN JAYANTI
Hanuman Jayanti is yet another festival of Varanasi which marks the birthday of Lord
Hanumanji who is the symbol of strength. Hanuman ji was the zealous devotee of Lord Rama
and is worshiped for his ultimate submission to Rama and protect his devotees from every crises.
The festival is observed at the Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi. The devotees pay their visit
to Hanuman ji to receive his blessings. They apply sindoor tilak on the statues of Hanuman Ji
and offer Ladoos.
KARTIK PURNIMA
The ghats of Varanasi offer a splendid view on the occasionKartik Purnima as they are glittered
with thousands of earthen lamps. It is celebrated in November-December.
THE DHRUPAD MELA
It is the five day long music festival held in March in which many renowned artists form all over
the country take part.
PANCH KOSHI PARIKARMA
As the name suggests, the procession is passed through five place which are Kardmeshwar,
Bhimchandi, Rameshwar, Shivpur and Kapildhara. The procession begins and ends at
Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi.
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