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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Sindhudurg

Upcoming Events & Festivals in Sindhudurg

Sindhudurg is a coastal district in the province of Maharashtra, India. It was formerly known as Dharwad and is now part of the new district of Sindhudurg. The capital city of Sindhudurg district is Vengurla. The creekside town of Kuthi and the beach town of Yerwada are also located within it. The district has an area of 1,441 km2 (550 sq mi).

Malvani Food Festival

Malvani Food Festival is a food festival held in Malvani, Maharashtra. It is held every year in the month of October. This festival celebrates the heritage and culture of Malvani people through various activities such as dancing, singing, music and arts performances by local performers from all over Maharashtra. The event also includes traditional puppet shows on stage that showcase their skills with wooden puppets made from bamboo sticks covered with cloths or rice bags made out of coconut shells (called chutney).

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva. It is observed for ten days and is the most important festival in Maharashtra.

Ganesh Chaturthi begins on the eighth day after Holi with Diya-Linga Pratishtana ( lighting lamps). It ends on the twelfth day after Holi with Dahi Handi (rolling water throwers). The last day of this festival is called Phalguna Dashami which means "the tenth".

Dussehra

Dussehra is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin, which falls in September or October according to the Gregorian calendar and thus corresponds to October 14–20 in 2019. The celebrations last for seven days and begin with Navratra. The date varies from region to region, but it generally falls between September 1-10 every year as per traditional astrological calculation (Brahmin Panchang). Dussehra has also been observed as "Theory of Relativity Day" on 27th April which commemorates Albert Einstein's birthday.

In India and abroad Dussehari means 'joyful'.

Velas Turtle Festival

The Velas Turtle Festival is held annually in Sindhudurg during the last week of February. It celebrates the god Vela, who was known for his generosity and good nature. The festival is dedicated to him and includes music performances from classical singers, dancing competitions and other cultural activities.

The celebrations are held at a temple dedicated to Vela located on an island off the coast of Mumbai (Bombay). There are also several other festivals held around this time that you can visit if you're interested in going along with them as well!

Sawantwadi Fair

The Sawantwadi Fair is held in the month of March every year. It is an agricultural fair which attracts thousands of people from all over the state, who flock to this place to enjoy their time here and also get some good food. The Sawantwadi Fair has been celebrated since 1927 and it has become one of the most famous festivals in Sindhudurg district. This festival was started by Balwantrao Kalyanpur, a very rich farmer who wanted to promote agriculture among farmers so that they can make more money through farming activities during this time period when there were no rains or rains not coming at all due to drought conditions prevailing then across India.

The dates for Sawantwadi Fair are usually observed on third Saturday after Ash Wednesday (February/March). This fair will be held at Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Municipal School Ground from 8 am onwards till 11 pm on every day except Sundays throughout its duration except Monday & Tuesday due to holidays being observed by government schools due to Holi Festival

Sagareshwar Beach Festival

The Sagareshwar Beach Festival is a festival of Sindhudurg district. It is held in the month of January. It is held at Sagareshwar Beach, Sindhudurg.

Sindhudurg Festival

Sindhudurg Festival is a cultural festival held in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India. It is held in the month of February every year. It is a celebration of Sindhudurg's history and culture.

Vengurla Sateri Festival

The festival is celebrated in the city of Vengurla, located in the district of Sindhudurg, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The festival is held in the month of August every year. This is one of the most famous festivals in Maharashtra and attracts many people from all over India to celebrate this occasion with great enthusiasm and gaiety. The festival begins on a Friday and continues till Sunday (September 3). Devotees visit holy places like temples, churches etc., Participate in various events like singing competitions, athletic meets etc., take part in various cultural programs such as drama plays etc., have fun with their friends & family members at various parks near homes or hotels where they stay

Kille Pardi Festival

The Kille Pardi Festival is celebrated by Hindus in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. There are several other Hindu festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri which are also celebrated throughout the state. Kille Pardi is one of the biggest festivals in Maharashtra and it is celebrated by people who live in villages as well as those who have migrated to urban areas. It takes place after 1 year when Rahu Sarvani starts on February 14th and ends on March 9th every year, with an interval between two dates for fasting (Koli Sankranti).

The festival lasts for 4 days starting from Friday afternoon till Monday morning when there will be no activities happening at all due to Shashti Poojan ceremonies that take place during this period while some other rituals like Garba Dance performances will continue until completion despite being stopped earlier during night hours due to darkness outside due to sunset time which occurs once every 24 hours at around 10pm sharp!

Shri Dev Vetoba Yatra

The Shri Dev Vetoba Yatra is a community festival in Sindhudurg district, which is celebrated on the last day of the month of Ashwin. It is celebrated in the memory of Shri Dev Vetoba, a saint who lived in the 12th century. The day marks an important milestone for devotees who visit his shrine located near Thaltej town to pay their obeisance to him and seek blessings through meditation or prayer sessions with religious leaders like sadhus (holy men).

The yatra begins with pooja at 8 am followed by rituals performed by priests and saints for nine days starting from June 20 until July 14 every year before concluding on July 15th with main ritual at Gowain Village where thousands participate from across Maharashtra & Western India including Mumbai itself!

Shimga Festival

Shimga Festival is a festival celebrated in the Shimga village in Sindhudurg district, India. Shimga Festival is celebrated on the last Tuesday of the month of Chaitra and falls on April 13 - 15th every year. It’s a three-day long celebration with many cultural events including folk dances and dramas being held throughout its duration.

The main attractions include ‘Uchcha Danda’, which literally means ‘Festival Elephant’; it is an elephant decorated with flowers and fruits by local villagers to mark their happiness at this time of year! Other celebrations include 'Durga Puja', Bakri Bazaar Dance Competition etc.,

Shri Mauli Devi Yatra

The Shri Mauli Devi Yatra is a festival celebrated in the coastal area of Sindhudurg. It is celebrated in the month of August every year.

The devotees visit the temples and offer prayers to their deity, Shree Mauli Devi, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Kanyakumari.

Shri Shantadurga Yatra

The Shri Shantadurga Yatra is a festival that celebrates the goddess Shantadurga, a form of Durga. She is also known as Bhavani and Vindhyavasini.

Shantadurga was the wife of Lord Shiva and mother to Lord Ganesha. She is also known as Sati Parvati or Parvati Bhavani.

Shri Shivratri Mahotsav

Shivratri, also known as Maha Shivaratri or Maha Sivaratri is a Hindu religious festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It falls on the 13th day of the waxing moon in the month of Margashirsha (April–May). The four-day festival begins with Parvati's visit to her husband Lord Shiva; later on, she becomes his consort and devi (goddess). The temple festival follows this pattern with many activities happening throughout each day.

The main attraction here is a procession through town which includes statues of various deities such as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are held during this time frame

The Sindhudurg festival is a major event for Sindhudurg and its people. Traditionally, this festival was celebrated with great pomp and splendor by the Hindu community of the district from centuries ago, but today it has become a popular tourist attraction as well. The annual celebrations include a procession of deities done by local artists who also perform in temples around the city on various days during these festivities.