Vadodara Municipal Corporation

Diwali

The last day of the Hindu year of the Vikram era is celebrated as Diwali or festival of lights all over the State.

Navratri

Navratri, meaning 'nine nights', is an ancient and colourful festival. It honors the one divine 'Shakti' or Force, which supports the entire universe, and is personified as the Mother Goddess.

Holi Dhuleti

Essentially a spring festival, Holi is festival of colours. Celebrated in the month of March, Holi is celebrated with a lot of fervour, joy and merriment not just in Gujarat but whole of India.

Uttarayan

In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as the kite-flying day. Kite-flying day in Gujarat is an extraordinary day, unlike at other places. Ahmedabad, Gujarat's premier city, leads the way in the celebration of Uttarayani, and is the venue of the International Kite Festival.

Rath Yatra

Every year, the idols of Lord Krishna, Balaram and Subhadra from Jagannath Mandir are traditionally installed on huge chariots. Devotees pull the chariots in a 'yatra' (procession) through the streets. The local king used to serve by humbly sweeping the road ahead with a golden broom.

Janmashtmi

Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, is marked with joy, devotion, and vibrant festivities across India. Temples are beautifully decorated, devotees fast and sing bhajans, and dramatic reenactments of Krishna's life (Ras Lila) bring the stories to life.