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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Brahmapur

International Kite Festival: Held in January, this festival celebrates the beauty of the sky, dotting the skies around Brahmapur.

The International Kite Festival is held in January and celebrates the beauty of the sky, with kites of all shapes, sizes and colors dotting the skies around Brahmapur. This festival also celebrates skillful flying with brightly-colored kites made by local craftsmen who are known for their ability to make intricate designs on paper.

The festival kicks off with a cultural program on January 3rd at 8:00 pm followed by an evening parade through town until midnight accompanied by music from musicians playing traditional instruments such as drums or flutes along with songs that tell stories about different aspects of life in India such as love or recovery from illness.

Brahmapur Holi Festival: Celebrated with great fervor in Brahmapur, this festival of colors is held in March and is a great way for locals to come together and have fun.

Brahmapur Holi Festival: Celebrated with great fervor in Brahmapur, this festival of colors is held in March and is a great way for locals to come together and have fun.

The festival is celebrated with great fervor in Brahmapur which falls on the last Sunday of February every year. The entire town gets dressed up as a single community and comes together to enjoy some good food, music and dance at various locations around town during this time period.

Durga Puja: One of the biggest festivals of the year, Durga Puja is celebrated during the autumn months in Brahmapur. The temples and streets come alive with beautiful decorations, music and other festivities.

Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals of the year in Brahmapur. The temples and streets come alive with beautiful decorations, music and other festivities. It is one of the most prominent festivals in India that lasts for six days from September 10 to September 16 every year. During this time, people gather at their homes or temples to worship Goddess Durga who comes dressed as Mahamaya (the mother goddess).

The name ‘Durga Puja’ means ‘worshiping godess’ and it can be seen throughout different countries such as Nepal, Bhutan etc., but it was first celebrated here by Shakti Peetha Temple back in ancient times!

Chaitra Parva: Celebrated in April, this festival celebrates the coming of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Chaitra Parva is celebrated in April, when the sun begins to rise. This festival celebrates the coming of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. People wear new clothes, eat special food and visit friends and family members during this time.

Ganesh Chaturthi: This festival is celebrated in August to honor the Hindu god Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in August, and it is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated to honor the Hindu god Lord Ganesha, who is represented by an elephant-headed deity with four arms (the most auspicious number). The festival of colors is one of the most colorful festivals in India. People decorate their homes with flowers, colored cloths and sweets.

The celebration includes a procession through town where people carry statues of Lord Ganesha or put up posters or banners depicting him on his birthday celebration day.

Ram Navami: Celebrated in April, this festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Rama.

Ram Navami is celebrated in April, when the Hindu god Lord Rama was born. The festival marks his birth and is celebrated with great fervor in Brahmapur. It's a great way for locals to come together and have fun.

Maha Shivratri: Celebrated in February-March, this festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated with great fervor in Brahmapur.

Maha Shivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated with great fervor in Brahmapur. It’s also one of the most important festivals for Hindus, who worship Lord Shiva during this time. This festival will be celebrated throughout February-March; however, it begins on the day of Makar Sankranti (January 14th).

The main deity of this festival is Lord Shiva who is worshipped through night by Hindus by lighting lamps and candles at 7:30 pm every evening till dawn next day depending upon your location.

Diwali: The festival of lights marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with fireworks, lights and other decorations.

Diwali: The festival of lights marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with fireworks, lights and other decorations. It falls on the last day (Diwali) in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik.

Rath Yatra: This festival is celebrated in July and marks the journey of Lord Jagannath with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra.

Rath Yatra: This festival is celebrated in July and marks the journey of Lord Jagannath with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. The festival starts on the first day of Chaitra month (April–May) with a procession from the temple to the Kshetrapal or 'Lord's guard'. It is followed by another procession of deities during Sravasti Navaratri, which falls in October/November each year.

The Purnima Festival is held each year on Amavasya (new moon day), which falls on September 20th every year.*

Maha Sankranti: This harvest festival is celebrated in January and marks the transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another.

Maha Sankranti: This harvest festival is celebrated in January and marks the transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another. It is also known as Dasara, Diwali, Holi or Eid-ul-Fitr.

The day falls on Purnima (full moon) and marks the beginning of summer season. People celebrate this festival by lighting oil lamps at home or outside their houses to mark completion of winter season and start off with spring holiday celebrations

Rama Navami: This festival is celebrated in April and marks the birth of Lord Rama.

Rama Navami: This festival is celebrated in April and marks the birth of Lord Rama.

Rama Navami is one of the most important festivals for Hindus and it is observed on the eighth day after Ugadi (the first new moon in a year) according to Hindu calender. It also known as Dasara, Durga Puja or Vijaya Dashmi because this day marks the birth of Lord Rama when he returned from exile with his wife Sita Devi at Ayodhya to claim his throne.

Bali Jatra: This festival is celebrated in October and marks the traditional trading festival of Brahmapur.

Bali Jatra is a traditional festival of Brahmapur and it is celebrated in October. The word “Jatra” means procession or parade, so this festival marks the traditional trading festival of Brahmapur.

The main reason for celebrating this event is to celebrate the transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another. The day before its actual occurrence, people celebrate with dances and sports events like kabaddi, wrestling etc., while on the day itself there are many cultural programs including folk songs performances by local artists as well as classical music performances by famous musicians from all over India such as Ravi Shankar or Pt Ravi Shankar (son). There are also many stalls set up on the streets selling different kinds of food and drinks. The whole festival is celebrated for about three days with a lot of fun and joy. The festival is celebrated in a very colorful way with various processions and dances and musical performances. The most important part of this festival is the procession of Lord Jagannath on an elephant-drawn chariot accompanied by his brother Balaram and sister Subhadra. The procession starts from the temple premises at around 4:00 am and reaches its destination, Gundicha Temple around 8:30 am.

Brahmapur is a beautiful place to visit and there are many festivals and events that take place throughout the year. These festivals offer locals an opportunity to come together for fun, food, and music. The people of Brahmapur are friendly and welcoming, making it easy for visitors to get involved in these events.