Upcoming Events & Festivals in Ajanta and Ellora caves

Upcoming Events & Festivals in Ajanta and Ellora caves

Ajanta and Ellora caves are two of the most famous sites in Maharashtra. These ancient monuments have been attracting visitors since the 1800s, and they continue to do so today with their rich cultural heritage.

Ajanta Festival: Celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra with classical dance

Ajanta Festival is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. It is held every year in February and showcases local handicrafts, music, dance and drama performances. This festival attracts tourists from all over India as well as abroad who want to enjoy the beauty of this place. The event also includes several religious rituals such as fairs or other ceremonies related to Hinduism or Buddhism.

Ellora Ajanta International Festival: A 3-day event showcasing local handicrafts

The Ellora Ajanta International Festival is a 3-day event showcasing local handicrafts. This festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra, India, and the world.

It showcases traditional art forms like music and dance; handcrafts such as pottery; pottery painting; paintings on cloth; sculptures made out of clay or stone; goldsmithing using copper ore; paper making using mulberry bark (a type of tree) as raw material for paper pulp

Buddha Purnima: A festival celebrated in May at the Ajanta Caves

Buddha Purnima is a festival celebrated in May at the Ajanta Caves. It commemorates the birth of Buddha, and is a time for reflection and meditation.

The festival also celebrates the teachings of Buddha, which are reflected upon by visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mahashivratri: Celebrated in February or March at the Ellora Caves

Mahashivratri: Celebrated in February or March at the Ellora Caves

Navratri Festival: Also known as Dussehra, celebrated in October-November at the Ajanta Caves.

Dussehra: A major festival celebrated in October at both Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Dussehra is a major festival celebrated in October at both Ajanta and Ellora Caves. The festival marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, who kidnapped his wife Sita and took her away to Lanka. The tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashwin, also known as Vijayadashami, is considered to be one of the most important days in India as it marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana after he had abducted Sita.

During this time it is believed that people will return their bad deeds by performing puja (worship) or prasad (sacrificial offering).

Diwali: Celebrated in November at Ajanta and Ellora with colorful lights and fireworks.

Diwali is a festival of lights and fireworks. It is celebrated in November at Ajanta and Ellora with colorful lights and fireworks. This Hindu festival is also known as Deepavali or Dhanteras in some regions of India. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil, which happens every year on the new moon day (the sixth lunar day) after Ashwin month (October-November).

The word "Diwali" means "one night". The tradition of lighting up all houses with oil lamps was started by Rama who lit up his palace during this occasion to show that he had defeated Ravana

Holi: Celebrated in March at both Ajanta and Ellora

Holi is a festival of colors and love, celebrated in March at both Ajanta and Ellora caves. The festival marks the end of winter and beginning of spring. It is a Hindu festival that celebrates springtime with color, music, dancing & singing.

Holi is often referred to as “the festival of love” because it celebrates the triumph over sadness & anger after the death of Krishna's mother Kunti (though she died before her son). This festival also marks the coming together between friends & family members who have been apart for months/years at a time.

The best way to celebrate Holi? Be loud! Singing songs together will bring everyone inside you closer than ever before!

Ganesh Chaturthi: Celebrated in August or September at Ajanta and Ellora

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in August or September at Ajanta and Ellora Caves. It is the most popular festival in Maharashtra, where people decorate their homes and temples with colourful decorations. The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, an elephant-headed deity who protects devotees from evil spirits by smashing them with his trunk.

Ganesh Chaturthi can also be observed as part of Navaratri (nine nights), which lasts four days during September–October each year. In addition to being celebrated at these two UNESCO World Heritage sites, it has been observed in other parts of India too!

Janmashtami: Celebrated in August or September at Ajanta and Ellora

Janmashtami, celebrated in August or September at Ajanta and Ellora Caves, is a Hindu festival. The two caves are considered to be the finest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. Janmashtami festivities include colorful lights, fireworks and food stalls that serve traditional Indian cuisine.

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival: A popular cultural festival held in February in Mumbai

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is a popular cultural festival held in February in Mumbai. It is a 3-day event showcasing local handicrafts and art forms, including music performances, dance performances and street arts. The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to see the different varieties of painting on the walls of the caves at Ellora Caves or Ajanta Caves.

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an annual event that runs from 15th-17th February 2019 (Sunday & Monday) at Mumbai's historical heritage sites: Elephanta Caves; Aurangzeb's Fort; Cave No 20 - Ajanta Caves; Chhoti Chaupar Cave No 2 - Ellora Caves

Nag Panchami: A festival celebrated in August or September at the Ellora Caves

Nag Panchami is a festival celebrated by Jains in the month of August or September. It marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, 24th Tirthankar, who lived from 599-527 BC. The festival lasts for five days and is marked by prayers, fasting and visiting temples or shrines dedicated to him.

Paryushan Parva: A Jain festival celebrated in August or September at the Ellora Caves

Paryushan Parva is a Jain festival celebrated in August or September at the Ellora Caves. It is one of the most important Jain festivals of India and it marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, who lived around 500 BC. This festival commemorates this event by honoring his parents and ancestors through prayer and fasting.

Pushkar Fair: A vibrant livestock fair held in November in Pushkar, Rajasthan.

Pushkar Fair: A vibrant livestock fair held in November in Pushkar, Rajasthan.

Pushkar is a town in the state of Rajasthan, India. The Pushkar Fair is held every year in Pushkar, Rajasthan. The Pushkar Fair is one of the biggest livestock fairs in India and it has been going on since ancient times. It attracts thousands of tourists from all over India who come to see how animals are treated during this time period as well as other aspects like artisans selling their products at low rates or even giving them away free if they want to buy something else later on!

Sankranti: Celebrated in January at both Ajanta and Ellora

Sankranti is a festival celebrated at both Ajanta and Ellora in January. The festival is held on the fourth day of Purnima, which falls in the month of February. On this day, people worship Lord Shiva by performing yajnas (sacrifices) and lighting oil lamps to keep away evil spirits.

In addition to this religious activity, Sankranti also offers opportunities for entertainment as well as shopping opportunities for tourists visiting these caves during this time period,and there are also many shopping areas in Ajanta and Ellora caves .

As you can see, there are many events and festivals in Ajanta and Ellora Caves to enjoy. These are some of the most popular ones that you may wish to visit if you are planning a trip to India next year or in the near future. Each one has its own unique charm, from traditional dance performances by locals who have been performing for centuries through versions of classical Indian music such as Hindustani ragas or Carnatic style compositions from South India; all these things combined together form an experience unlike any other when visiting these historic sites!