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India is a country of festivals, where every month, some celebration is celebrated in every season. But do you know, there are many festivals here, which you probably have never heard of? These festivals are not only famous for their unique customs, but also hidden folklore in them can surprise you.

While some festivals are full of colorful clothes, song-music and delicious dishes, some festivals are known for their strange traditions and mysterious beliefs. Come, let’s know about some unknown festivals of India, which will fill you with both surprise and curiosity.

Unique and less complicated festival of India

Theyam

Kerala’s Theyyam festival is an experience to see. In this, artists take the form of gods with colorful costumes and grand makeup. This is not just a dance, but a religious ritual, in which the audience feels as if God himself has come down on the earth. There is a wonderful combination of music, dance and narrative in Theyam.

Fulag dei

Fulag Dei, celebrated in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, is a symbol of the arrival of spring. On this day, children decorate flowers from house to house and distribute sweets. This festival reflects the deep relationship between nature and the community. The special thing is that there is no need for any grand decoration to celebrate it, just the colorful flowers broken from the lap of nature are sufficient.

Bonalu

Bonalu is a major festival of Telangana, dedicated to Goddess Mahakali. During this festival, women worship Goddess Mahakali and offer them to Bonalu (Bhog). This festival is usually celebrated in the months of June and July and women from all over the state participate.

Hemis Festival

Hemis Festival is a major festival of Ladakh, which is celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Padmasambhava, the Guru of Buddhism. During this festival, people gather in the Hemis Math and worship Guru Padmasambhava. This festival is usually celebrated in the month of June and people from all over Ladakh participate in it.