Varanasi 2020 Event Timeline

Lolark Chhat – लोलार्क कुंड स्नान 2020

August 24, 2020

Lolark Chhat – लोलार्क कुंड स्नान 2020

Lolark chhat (लोलार्क कुंड स्नान ) 24 August 2020 | Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha, Shashthi 2077 Pramathi, Vikrama Samvata, Varanasi, India वाराणसी। लोलार्क पष्ठी (ललई छठ) आगामी 24 अगस्त को आयोजित होने वाला मेला विश्वव्यापी महामारी कोरोना के दृष्टिगत इस वर्ष आयोजित नहीं किया जाएगा। पुलिस-प्रशासन और मेला कमेटी के मध्य वार्ता के पश्चात मेला कमेटी द्वारा लिखित रूप से अवगत कराया गया है कि इस वर्ष लोलार्क कुण्ड पर मेला आयोजित नहीं किया जाएगा जिसको संतान की उत्पत्ति न हो वह सपत्नी लोलार्क  कुंड में स्नान कर लेता है तो उसको संतानोत्पती का लाभ मिलता है। यही कारण है कि प्रतिवर्ष भाद्रपद शुक्ल पक्ष के षष्ठी ( 24  August 2020 | Monday | Lolark Chhat) को देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों से आने वाले लाखो श्रद्धालु यहां आस्था की डुबकी लगाकर पूण्य कमाकर अपने गंतव्य को रवाना होते हैं। Lolark Kund is made in such a way that on the ‘Bhadrapad Shukla Shashti’ (Aug-Sept) the rays of the sun become immensely impactful and effective and that’s why on this day famous festival called…

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Spandan 2020

February 23, 2020

Spandan 2020

Rouse yourselves as the most extensive youth Fest and one of the most awaited Cultural events of Banaras Hindu University: SPANDAN has just begun.   Spandan is a five-day celebratory event which witnesses participation from all the faculties of BHU along with the affiliated Colleges of the University. The Fest hosts over 30 different competitive events relating to literature, dance, drama and music. The cultural celebration is taking place at the Amphitheatre, BHU from 23-27 February 2020 and the theme of the event is “Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat” which means one India, best India.   Spandan is a time when the students cherish, have gala time and make the most of the memories of their college life as these are the days of merrymaking.

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Mahashivratri Mahostav 2020

February 20, 2020

A 3 Days Music Festival at Rajghat Varanasi, Organised by UP Tourism. Date- 20, 21 and 22 Feb 2020

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Dhrupad Mela at Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi

February 18, 2020

Dhrupad Mela at Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi

 Music festival of Varanasi called as the “DHRUPAD MELA” is organised at Tulsi Ghat which is a 3-4 days celebration and includes the noted and celebrated artists and musicians from across the globe who carry the music and art in their heart as the performers and contributors.   This year the festival will begin from 18 February 2020- 21 February 2020 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day at Tulsi Ghat. 

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Kashiyatra 2020 IIT(BHU) Varanasi

January 17, 2020

Kashiyatra 2020 IIT(BHU) Varanasi

 Kashiyatra, 17th-19th Jan, 2020 is the Annual Cultural festival of IIT (BHU) Varanasi and known as North India’s largest cultural festival organized by the students. During three day event participants from various educational institutes from all over the country come together and took part in various events and competitions. A series of concerts and shows presented by world class performers make this event extraordinary. Here is the  Kashiyatra 2019 photos

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Makar Sankranti in Varanasi

January 15, 2020

Makar Sankranti in Varanasi

According to Hindu calendar Makar Sankrant marks the first day of the sun’s transit into Makara, marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days. So come on, let’s get our kites flying higher, eat jaggery sweets and celebrate the spirit of life. 

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Kabira Festival Varanasi 2019

November 22, 2019

Kabira Festival Varanasi 2019

Kabira Festival will be organised form 22-24 November 2019 at Varanasi

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Dev Diwali Celebration 2019

November 12, 2019

Dev Diwali Celebration 2019

Dev Deepawali is celebrated on the full moon of the lunar month of Kartik, every year. Hence the dates may vary from Gregorian calendar year by year. We suggest you to kindly confirm the dates from office of UP Tourism or some reliable sources before you visit. 

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Kashi Ganga Mahotsav 2019 and Schedule

November 8, 2019

Kashi Ganga Mahotsav 2019 and Schedule

Ganga Mahostav 2019 will be celebrated from 8th-12th Nov 2019 Ganga Mahotsav is a 3-4-day grand celebration celebrated on the ghats of Ganga in Varanasi. This grandiose festival begins with Dev prabhodini ekadashi and concludes with awe-inspiring Dev Deepawali in Kartik Purnima. This year it will be celebrated from 8th – 11th Nov at Rajghat and will conclude on 12th Nov with Dev Deepawali. Ganga Mahotsav starts at dusk and is adorned with blends of Classical Music, folk songs, Bollywood melodies, dance etc. Doyens from the world of art and culture assemble to cherish and praise Mother Ganga through their performances. A floating stage is prepared on the river which is beautifully decorated with colourful flowers and shimmering lights. The number of audience crosses thousands…

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October 27, 2019

Diwali Celebrations in Varanasi.

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Nati Imli Bharat Milap 2019

October 9, 2019

Nati Imli Bharat Milap 2019

This year World famous Nati Imli Bharat Milap will be celebrated on 09 October 2019 from 4:00 pm onwards at Bharat Milap Park in Varanasi.

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2019 Dussehra celebration in Varanasi

October 8, 2019

Vijayadashami 2019 will be celebrate on 8th October 2019 in Varanasi.

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Navaratri and Durga Pooja in Varanasi 2019

September 29, 2019

Navaratri and Durga Pooja in Varanasi 2019

Navaratri is a nine-night festival in which Shakti is revered in nine different forms which personify different manifestations of Shakti in general and of feminine power in particular. This festival is celebrated twice a year, once during Chaitra month (March-April) called ‘Chaitra Navaratri’ and once during Ashwin month (September-October) called ‘Shardiya Navaratri’. A story from Ramayana mentions that the Shardiya Navratri during Ashwin month is celebrated because Shree Ram woke up Maa Shakti from her sleep to get her blessings before waging the war against Ravan. Thus in Bengali, this Navaratri is also known as ‘Akal…

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Ramnagar Ramlila रामनगर रामलीला 2019

September 12, 2019

Ramnagar Ramlila रामनगर रामलीला 2019

Ramnagar Ramlila, Varanasi Will starts from 12 September 2019.

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Lolark Chhat – लोलार्क कुंड स्नान 2019

September 4, 2019

Lolark Chhat – लोलार्क कुंड स्नान 2019

Lolark chhat (लोलार्क कुंड स्नान ) 4 Sept 2019 जिसको संतान की उत्पत्ति न हो वह सपत्नी लोलार्क  कुंड में स्नान कर लेता है तो उसको संतानोत्पती का लाभ मिलता है। यही कारण है कि प्रतिवर्ष भाद्रपद शुक्ल पक्ष के षष्ठी ( 4 Sept 2019 Lolark Chhat) को देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों से आने वाले लाखो श्रद्धालु यहां आस्था की डुबकी लगाकर पूण्य कमाकर अपने गंतव्य को रवाना होते हैं। Lolark Kund is made in such a way that on the ‘Bhadrapad Shukla Shashti’ (Aug-Sept) the rays…

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Naga Panchami 2019

August 5, 2019

Naga Panchami 2019

Nag panchami will be cerebrated on 5 August 2019 at Varanasi

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Sawan in Varanasi 2019

July 17, 2019

Sawan in Varanasi 2019

Month Start Date- 17 July 2109 to  15 August 2019 Although Sawan is enjoyed and embraced throughout India, but in Varanasi, it is tuned in a different rhythm altogether (just like ‘Banarasi Alhadpan’). The terrific-trio of Faith, spirituality and festive spree takes the environment into another world altogether. The fresh shower of rains add many shades of colour which makes Banaras truly a “Zinda Sahar” and every Banarasiya “Mast”. There are fairs and festivities in all corners of the city famous among…

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Rathyatra Varanasi

July 4, 2019

Rathyatra Varanasi

Jagannath Temple in Varanasi was established in the year 1790 by the head priest of Jagannath Puri Dham Pt. Nityanand Pujari by the side of Ganga at Asi Ghat. Similar architecture as the one of Puritemple was adopted and similar looking wooden idols of 3 siblings were placed inside the sanctum sanctorum. It has been since then (200+ years!) the festival of Rathyatra is celebrated with equal zeal and equal faith same as in Puri.

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Kabir Jayanti

June 17, 2019

Kabir Jayanti-the followers of poet saint Kabir take out processions and hold prayer meetings at Kabir Math where he spent his childhood.

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Ganga Dusshera 2019

June 12, 2019

Ganga Dusshera– This day is celebrated because on this day holy Ganga entered the plains. People show their love to her by offering flowers and diyas.

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Savitri Brata- वट सावित्री पूजा

June 3, 2019

Savitri Brata- वट सावित्री पूजा

Savitri Brata- वट सावित्री पूजा Sanatana Dharma has a deep inclination towards all the forms of life, especially to those, which have some short of contributions to humanity. A Banyan tree, which supports to grow and perceive numerous life forms and serve humanity with a motherly shade over the head; it simply become a icon to bow down before, and worship! On the occasion of ‘New Moon’ in the month of Jyeshtha; according to Indian Calendar, married women from Dharmic Hindu families fast for a day and perform various rituals around local mighty Banyan trees In Suburban areas of Varanasi.

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Voting in Varanasi 19th May 2019

May 19, 2019

Buddha Purnima 2019

May 18, 2019

Buddha Purnima 2019

Buddha’s birthday is a holiday traditionally celebrated at Sarnath Near Varanasi!

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Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh 2019

April 23, 2019

Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh 2019

23rd-28th April 2019 Coined to celebrate the Hanuman Jayanti 95 years ago; Sankat Mochan Music Festival is still one of most premium cultural event of Varanasi, even India! Every year numerous highly proclaimed singers musicians and performers of Indian Classical disciplines gather here and perform free of cost for open public. 2020 Sankat Mochan Music Festival will be organised on 12 April 2020 to 17 April 2020 This year the festival is going to be celebrated from 23rd to 28th of April at the Sankat Mochan Temple complex in Varanasi throughout the nights starting from 7pm every evening. An illustrious list of performers has been published, featuring Ptd. Hari Prashad Churasia, Anup Jalota, Ustad Rashid Khan, Ptd. Rajan Sajan Mishra, Ptd. Tanmay Bose, Ptd. Shivamani and many more. No, you can’t get a ticket or pass…

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Budhwa Mangal 2019 Varanasi

April 2, 2019

Budhwa Mangal 2019 Varanasi

Budhwa Mangal- The bajras or small boats are joined together to form big platform and eminent musicians perform this day. The melodious event continues till late night in front of the ghats.

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Mahamurkh Mela 2019

April 1, 2019

Mahamurkh Mela 2019

Mahamurkh Mela Celebrated on 1st April every year at Rajendra Prashad Ghat, Varanasi

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Holi- Festival of Colors

March 20, 2019

20-21th March 2019 Holi – After the holika dahan, people start playing with colours. The city is caught up in colours, bhang, Banarasi nagara and some other regional and folk music.

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Rangbhari Ekadashi

March 17, 2019

Rangbhari Ekadashi– it is celebrated before Holi and is lord Vishwanath’s day wherein the devotees offer Flower, Belpatras, sandalwood paste and Gulal to him.

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Maha Shivaratri 2019

March 4, 2019

Maha Shivaratri 2019

The most important festival for the followers of ‘Shaivism’, celebrated in late winter, when the luni-solar month of the Hindu calendar: ‘Phalguna’ reaches its 14th evening. People all over India take holy bath, perform fasts and rituals, pay offerings to temple and celebrate this night as the marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati.   In Varanasi, people celebrate Maha #Shivaratri or the ‘Great Night of Shiva’ by committing on a breathtaking journey of salvation, called #PanchkroshiYatra !   Devotees take a walk of 80 K.m. on foot through an ancient holy route and complete the journey within 24 hrs! 

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Basant Panchami

February 10, 2019

Basant Panchami

Basant panchami– this day not only celebrates the arrival of basant (spring) but also is devoted to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and music.

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Mauni Amavasya 2019

February 4, 2019

Mauni Amavasya 2019

According to the ancient Indian calendar (Panchang), on the New Moon in the Month of Magha is celebrated as ‘Mouni Amaavasya’- A day to practice self control on own words and take special bath in holy Ghats and wells. This is the day when an unique form of Monks called ‘Muni’ take holy bath and vouch for lifelong restraint of words and live life on the path of Dharma. In Varanasi, a great number of people gather on various Ghats take bath and perform rituals.

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Light and sound show on Statue of Unity

January 24, 2019

Light and sound show on Statue of Unity

Light and sound show on Statue of Unity  at Banaras Hindu University during the Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat event. 24-27 Jan 2019 From- 11 am to 8 pm at Science Faculty Ground, BHU, Varanasi  

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January 21, 2019

The 15th PBD Convention is being held on 21-23 January 2019 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is “Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India”.

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Kashi Ganga Mahostav 2019

January 20, 2019

Kashi Ganga Mahostav 2019

Kashi Ganga Mahostav 2019 From 20-23 January 2019 Time: 5:30 pm onward

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Kashiyatra is the Annual Cultural festival of IIT (BHU) Varanasi

January 18, 2019

Kashiyatra is the Annual Cultural festival of IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Festival dates: 18-20 January 2019 Kashiyatra is the Annual Cultural festival of IIT (BHU) Varanasi and known as North India’s largest cultural festival organized by the students. During three day event participants from various educational institutes from all over the country come together and took part in various events and competitions. A series of concerts and shows presented by world class performers make this event extraordinary.

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Makar Sankariti

January 14, 2019

Makar Sankariti

Makar Sankariti

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