Festivals are an important part of current affairs questions! In this post, we bring you the latest Festival Current Affairs 2025 – India and World, perfect for your GK and exam preparation. Know which festivals were celebrated, where, and why they matter. Stay updated with all the important facts in one place.
This blog is your quick and easy guide to Festival Current Affairs 2025, made simple for all exam aspirants. Let’s boost your score with the most important events of the year!
Festival in News 2025
March 2025
| Festival Name | State(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yaoshang Festival | Manipur | Celebrated by the Meitei community, Yaoshang is a five-day festival coinciding with Holi, involving singing, dancing, and traditional performances. |
| Kathak Mahotsav 2025 | New Delhi | The 37th Kathak Mahotsav, featuring the world’s first-ever Kathak Literary Festival, was organized by Kathak Kendra from March 21 to 26, 2025. |
| Sarhul | Jharkhand | A spring festival marking the New Year, celebrated by tribal communities like the Oraon, Munda, and Ho, involving nature worship and community feasts. |
| Losar | Arunachal Pradesh | Also known as the Tibetan New Year, Losar is celebrated with ritual performances, traditional songs, and dances, marking the onset of the new year in the Tibetan calendar. |
| Kang (Rath Yatra) | Manipur | Known as the Ratha Yatra of Manipur, Kang is a significant festival of the Meitei community, celebrating the journey of Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra, and brother Balabhadra, similar to Puri’s Rath Yatra. |
| Ganga Dussehra | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, West Bengal | Celebrated on the tenth day of the lunar month of Jyeshtha, Ganga Dussehra honors the descent of the Ganges River to Earth, with devotees gathering at riverbanks to perform rituals and aartis. |
February 2025
| Festival Name | State/Union Territory |
|---|---|
| International Pashmina Festival | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nagoba jatara festival | Telangana |
| 10th Sci-FI Science Film Festival of India | Goa |
| Thaipusam, also known as Thai Poosam | Tamil Nadu |
| National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav 2025 | New Delhi |
| Simolu Festival 2025 | Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam |
| Ali Ai Ligang festival | Assam |
January 2025
| Festival Name | State/Union Territory |
|---|---|
| Ratha Saptami (also known as the Sun God festival) | Andhra Pradesh (Declared State Festival of the state) |
| Kagyed Dance Buddhist festival | Sikkim |
| Modhweth festival (celebrated by the Toda Tribe) | Tamil Nadu (Moonpo Temple in Muthanadu Mund, The Nilgiris district) |
| Pratishtha Dwadashi | Uttar Pradesh |
| Boda Tyohar festival (celebrated by the Hatti Tribe) | Himachal Pradesh |
| Gaan Ngai festival | Manipur |
| Pangsau Pass International Festival (PPIF) | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Flamingo Festival 2025 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Sambhar Festival | Rajasthan |
June – December 2024
| Festival Name | State/Union Territory |
|---|---|
| Me·Gong Festival 2024 | Meghalaya |
| Eaglenest Bird Festival (EBF) 2025 | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Gadhimai festival | Nepal |
| Rann Utsav or White Desert Festival | Great Rann of Kutch , Gujarat |
| Viraasat Sari Festival | New Delhi |
| Sadar Sammelan | Telangana |
| Malabar River Festival 2024 | Kozhikode (Kerala) |
| Raja Parba | Odisha |
| Hemis Festival (birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava) | Ladakh |
| First International Solar Festival | New Delhi |
| Kharchi Puja | Tripura |
| Harela festival | Uttarakhand |
| Kashur Riwaaj Cultural festival | Jammu & Kashmir |
| International Solar Festival 2024 | New Delhi |
| Mera Hou Chongba 2024 | Manipur |
| Hornbill Festival | Nagaland |
| Mera Hou Chongba 2024 | Manipur |
| Ustad Allauddin Khan Festival (also known as Allauddin Khan Sangeet Samaroh) | Madhya Pradesh |
| Bali Padyami festival (Bali Pratipada) | Karnataka |
| Ningol Chakkouba | Ningol Chakkouba |
| International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium | New Delhi |
| Sadar Sammelan | Telangana |
| Igas Bagwal | Uttarakhand |
| Post-Harvest festival Ahuna | Nagaland |
| Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 202 | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 | Meghalaya |
Other One-liners
- State Government Signs Wales as Country Partner for 25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland.
- Northeast to Host First-Ever International Science Festival 2024 (10th Edition)
- The event will be held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
- Date: 30th November to 3rd December 2024
- Initiative: Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Science, Government of India, and Vijnana Bharati
- Purpose: Celebrate science, foster collaboration, and promote science for India’s well-being
- Theme: “Transforming India into an S&T driven Global Manufacturing Hub”
- Country of Focus for the 55th Edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- Answer: B. Australia
- Location: Goa
About Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
- The official website for Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav has been launched, with one of the aims of the festival being to showcase the cultural richness of Northeast India.
- Website Link: Https://ashtalakshmimahotsav.com
- The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrates the eight states of Northeast India, known as the ‘Ashtalaxmi’, symbolizing the eight forms of prosperity.
- This festival significantly contributes to India’s cultural, social, and economic fabric.
- It offers a unique platform to showcase the region’s vibrant textile industry, artisanal crafts, and distinctive Geographical Indication (GI) products.
April-May 2024
| Sl. No | Festival Name | State/Union Territory |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shigmo Festival | Goa |
| 2 | Ponkaliamman festival | Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | ‘Sajibu Nongma Pānba lunar new year festival | Manipur |
| 4 | Shakti – a festival of music and dance | Organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi |
| 5 | Bohag Bihu’ festival | Assam |
| 6 | Longte festival | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 7 | 34th Seng Khihlang festival | Meghalaya |
| 8 | Chithirai festival | Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Koothandavar festival | Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Saga Dawa Buddhist festival | Sikkim |
March 2024
| Sl. No | Festival Name | State/Union Territory |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tawi Festival | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 2 | Chapchar Kut festival | Mizoram |
| 3 | National Youth Parliament Festival | New Delhi |
| 4 | Creek Festival | Dubai |
| 5 | Sahityotsav 2024 | New Delhi |
| 6 | Gorsam Kora festival | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 7 | Phool Dei festival | Uttarakhand |
| 8 | Hola Mohalla festival | Punjab |
February 2024
| Sl. No | Festival Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Chilika Birds Festival 2024 | Odisha |
| 2 | Defence Literature Festival 2024, “Kalam and Kavach” | Pune |
| 3 | Dosmoche Festival | Ladakh |
| 4 | 11th International Puppet Festival 2024 | Chandigarh |
| 5 | French Film Festival 2024 | Kolkata |
| 6 | Naked-man “Somin-sai” Festival | Japan |
| 7 | Nagi Bird Festival 2024 | Jamui (Bihar) |
| 8 | 50th edition of the 2024 Khajuraho Dance Festival | Madhya Pradesh |
| 9 | Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara | Telangana |
| 10 | Banana Festival 2024 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 11 | 7th North East Youth Festival 2024 | Tripura |
| 12 | Paruveta Utsavam (mock hunting festival) | Andhra Pradesh |
| 13 | Attukal Pongal Festival | Kerala |
January 2024
| Sl. No. | Festival Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13th National Street Food Festival 2023 | New Delhi |
| 2 | Gole Mela Festival | Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir |
| 3 | 27th National Youth Festival 2024 | Nashik, Maharashtra |
| 4 | Chandubi Festival | Assam |
| 5 | International Purple Fest – 2024 | Goa |
| 6 | India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 | Faridabad, Haryana |
| 7 | International Camel Festival 2024 | Bikaner, Rajasthan |
| 8 | 9th Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 9 | Kokborok Day | Tripura |
| 10 | Mamani Ethnic Food Festival | Ladakh |
| 11 | Ramayan Festival | Delhi, Purana Qila |
| 12 | Desert Festival 2024 | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| 13 | Thaipusam (Thaipoosam) Festival | Tamil Nadu |
| 14 | Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2024 | Maharashtra |
| 15 | Rüsoma Orange Festival 2024 | Nagaland |
Festivals list that have a theme 2024
India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023
- City: Faridabad
- Theme: Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal
27th National Youth Festival 2024
- City: Nashik, Maharashtra
- Theme: MYBharat – ViksitBharat@2047- By the Youth, For the Youth (Yuva ke liye, yuva ke dwara)
Get ready for the National Youth Festival 2024!
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) January 8, 2024
Presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, this is a celebration of talent, creativity, and cultural diversity.
Save the date: 12th-16th Jan 2024
Register now at: https://t.co/3R4IgkpuZH#NYF2024 #YouthFestival pic.twitter.com/GWIeAE757r
International Camel Festival 2024
- District: Bikaner
- Theme: Icons of Bikaner (The theme specifically aims to promote the craftsmanship of locals)
9th Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
- State: Arunachal Pradesh
- Theme: Let Our Hornbills Remain Domutoh Domutoh, Paga hum Domutoh
Desert Festival 2024 (Maru Mahotsav)
- City: Jaisalmer
- Theme: “Back to the Desert”
Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2024 (International Theatre Festival of India)
- Commences from: Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- Organized by: National School of Drama
- Theme: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Vande Bharangam
These festivals have specific themes associated with them, adding depth and meaning to the celebrations.
