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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Dwarka

Dwarka is a bustling residential neighborhood in South Delhi with a thriving commercial and cultural scene. In addition to being an important transit point, Dwarka also has several temples dedicated to different Hindu deities and festivals. The following are upcoming events that you can expect in Dwarka:  

Durga Puja  

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It celebrates the goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and was first observed in Bengal during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar. In later years it spread to other parts of India, but continues to be observed mainly by Bengalis and people with strong ties to them (e.g., West Bengal). The festival lasts for four days; it begins on fifth day as Chhath which is dedicated to Saraswati while sixth day onwards is devoted to Kali Puja or Maha Sivaratri when women pray for their husbands' recovery from illness or injury by offering prayers at home or at any temple where puja takes place including those who cannot make it back due to physical constraints such as old age etc..  

Janmashtami: Vibrant festival celebrating Lord Krishna's birth with grand processions and cultural events.  

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on the eighth day in Bhadrapada, which falls on January 14-15 every year. The celebrations include fasting, singing and dancing; giving gifts to family members; and decorating the house with flower garlands.  

Janmashtami celebrations are marked by three main events: Janamastav (literal translation - "Birthday"), Aarti (Auspicious Prayer) and Pratinidhi Pooja (Festival Procession). Each event has its own significance and symbolism related to Lord Krishna's life story:  

Dwarka International Kite Festival: Colorful and creative kites from around the world showcased in January.  

The Dwarka International Kite Festival is an annual cultural event held in January. Founded in 1995, it has become one of the largest kite flying festivals in India and attracts visitors from all over the world. Over the course of a month, visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional kite flying techniques, enjoy cultural events, food stalls and live music performances at various locations around Dwarka.  

The festival also hosts competitions for children who want to learn about how to make their own kites or fly them for fun!  

Holi: Popular festival in March celebrating the victory of good over evil with bright colors, music, and dance.  

Holi is a popular festival in March celebrating the victory of good over evil with bright colors, music and dance. Holi celebrates the onset of spring season by marking the end of winter and beginning of spring. The festival has been celebrated for thousands of years in India and other parts of Asia. It is believed that Lord Krishna was born on this day as he took birth when his mother cut off her hair to protect him from harm during an episode where she had been attacked by demons named Hiranyakashipu (Hiranya means golden) who wanted to kill baby Krishna because they thought he was an incarnation of Vishnu himself!  

Shivratri: February/March festival honoring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with temple visits and puja.  

Shivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the 13th night of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Phalguna and marks the onset of spring. On this day, Lord Shiva performs Tandava Dance and it is believed that on this day, he destroys all evil forces with his dance. This festival also has many legends associated with it which include a story about how Parvati became pregnant after being cursed by sage Narada who had told her that she would be barren if she married him again despite having given birth to Lord Shiva before marriage (although Narada was really referring to himself).  

Navratri: Nine-day festival in October dedicated to worshiping Goddess Durga with fasting and cultural events.  

Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to worshiping Goddess Durga with fasting and cultural events. The festival begins on the bright moon day of Ashwina (also called as Ashwin). It's held in October every year, during which people fast for nine days. This period is known as Bhadrapada, which means "nine days."  

During this period of time, people wear their traditional clothes and perform various rituals like meditation or singing songs in praise of the goddess. The main attraction of Navratri is its festive atmosphere where food stalls offer special delicacies like Pav Bhaji (kebabs) along with other vegetarian dishes like Aloo Parathas (potato cutlet), Murg Malai Seekh Kabab (lamb kebabs), etc., for those who want to enjoy some delicious street food during their journey towards spirituality!  

Diwali: October/November festival celebrating light over darkness with lights, firecrackers, and family gatherings.  

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India, celebrated with lights and firecrackers. The festival marks the victory over darkness and evil during the battle between Lord Rama and demon king Ravana. It is a time for giving gifts, eating sweets and exchanging greetings with friends, family members and neighbors.  

Diwali also marks an occasion for introspection as it allows people to reflect on their past year's performance so that they can work towards improving this year's performance as well.  

Christmas: December festival honoring the birth of Jesus Christ with Christmas trees, carol singing, and gift-giving.  

Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on 25 December, the day after Saint Nicholas Day (6 December). Christmas has been celebrated for thousands of years as part of the Western liturgical year in churches around the world.  

The festival still holds many events including carol singing and gift-giving to honor its traditions.  

Dussehra: October festival celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana with effigies burnt.  

Dussehra is an important festival celebrated in India to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana. The festival dates back to thousands of years ago, but it was not until 1506 that it became an annual occasion. Dussehra is celebrated by Hindus throughout the country, but it is most popular in Gujarat and Delhi where people perform large processions featuring effigies of Ravana and his army on a chariot pulled by horses, elephants or camels for about a week before Dussehra itself falls on October 1st each year.  

Makar Sankranti: January festival celebrating the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn with kite flying, bonfires, and feasting.  

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It marks the end of winter, the beginning of spring, and the start of a new year in the Hindu calendar.  

Ganesh Chaturthi: August/September festival honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha with prayers and cultural events.  

Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebration of 10 days in honor of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god who protects us from evil. It marks the beginning of summer vacation for many students, who will get back to school after this festival.  

The festival has been celebrated for thousands of years by Hindus around the world with prayers and cultural events such as dancing and singing songs associated with it. During this time, people wear new clothes; some give gifts such as sweets or money to celebrate prosperity; others burn joss sticks (rice cakes) which are used during worship rituals at temples during festivals such as Holi where they throw colored powder on other people while singing traditional folk songs called bhajans (devotional songs).  

Rathyatra: July chariot festival where Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken on a procession.  

Rathyatra is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashadh (June-July). The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. It starts on the first day of the bright half of each month and ends after adding one day to its total duration.  

The Rathyatra festival begins with 'Chakrawal' or 'Bhoga-chaturdashi' which is also known as Sankranti or Chaitra Shukla Purnima among others. On this day, people worship their gods by offering them foodstuffs such as modakas (sweet), flowers etc., along with worship services performed by priests who recite mantras from scriptures like Vishnu Purana and Garuda Mahatmya during these ceremonies  

Bhaishri Rathyatra: December chariot festival where Lord Krishna and Radha are taken on a procession.  

Bhaishri Rathyatra is a festival in Dwarka, India. It takes place on the day of Krishna Janmashtami and Lord Krishna and Radha are taken on a procession, accompanied by musical instruments.  

The procession begins from Kaushalya Muni Mandir at 10 AM and culminates at Lord Krishna's temple at 11 AM where there will be performances by various artists like singers, dancers and musicians.  

Krishna Janmotsav: August celebration of Lord Krishna's birth with traditional rituals, music, and dance.  

Krishna Janmotsav is a celebration of Lord Krishna's birth with traditional rituals, music, and dance. It is also known as Vijayadasami which means "the day of victory". The festival falls on the fifth day after Navartri (the ninth lunar month). This marks the anniversary of Bhagawan Krishna's arrival on earth and his birth at Mathura along with His maternal grandfather Nanda Maharaj[1].  

Krishna Janmotsav celebrates Lord Krishna's birth in Dwarka on August 15th each year.  

Tulsi Vivah: November festival celebrating the wedding of Lord Vishnu with the Tulsi plant with planting and puja.  

Tulsi Vivah: November festival celebrating the wedding of Lord Vishnu with the Tulsi plant with planting and puja.  

Tulsi Vivah is an important festival in Dwarka, Delhi. It is celebrated on the day of Krishna Janmotsav or Vasanta Panchami and marks the culmination of festivities for Vasanta Festival (Krishna Janmashtami) which lasts for five days starting from Chaitra Dashehra (April-May).  

Maha Shivratri: February/March festival honoring the convergence of Lord Shiva and Shakti with fasting and puja.  

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the month Phalguna (February/March) every year. This festival marks the convergence of Lord Shiva and Shakti, with fasting and puja being observed throughout India during this time period  

Maha Shivratri: February/March festival honoring the convergence of Lord Shiva and Shakti with fasting and puja.  

The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival is also called as "Shivaratri" or "Holi". It takes place on the night before Holi, which falls in March/April every year.  

The origins of this festival are unclear, but it is believed that the celebration began sometime after 700 CE when King Chandra Gupta Maurya performed a special puja to please Lord Shiva. In this way, he earned his title "Kumarapal" (the great worshipper). Since then many kings have followed suit and organized various rituals throughout their kingdoms at this time each year; therefore it became an annual tradition among them too!  

These are some of the most important festivals in Dwarka. There are others, but they are not as popular. You can find information about these festivals on various websites or in books written by local residents. Some of them may be old-fashioned, but it is always worth checking out what’s going on when you visit this area because there are always new things happening!