Markets

Fairs, stalls, and seasonal bazaars

9 festivals

Cultural & maritime heritage

Odisha, India · Oct–Nov (Kartika Purnima)

A Cuttack festival remembering Odisha’s maritime heritage through boats, crafts, food and a vast fair.

Religious & cultural

Tribeni, Bansberia, West Bengal, India · Jan–Feb (Magh; lunar)

A Hindu pilgrimage gathering at Tribeni Sangam in West Bengal, centered on sacred bathing and spiritual observances.

Seasonal

Western Madhya Pradesh, India · Feb–Mar (7 days before Holi; lunar)

A springtime tribal festival of music, dance, color, markets and community gatherings.

Cultural & folk

Bundi, Rajasthan, India · Oct–Nov (Kartik; after Kartik Purnima)

A three-day celebration of Bundi’s folk culture, crafts, music, dance and heritage.

Food & cultural

Delhi, India · June–July

A Delhi celebration of India's remarkable mango varieties, growers, foods and summer traditions.

Seasonal

India, especially Kerala & Karnataka · May–June (varies by venue)

A seasonal celebration of jackfruit, local farming, traditional foods, and value-added products.

Folk & agricultural fair

Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Nov–Dec (lunar)

Bengaluru’s traditional groundnut fair blends harvest rituals, farmers’ markets and street festivities.

Seasonal

Kavant, Chhota Udepur, Gujarat, India · Mar–Apr (after Holi; lunar)

A Rathwa harvest fair in Gujarat known for Gher dance, music, painted bodies and elaborate traditional dress.

Religious & cultural

Tripura, India · June–July (Ashadha, lunar)

A seven-day Tripura festival honouring fourteen deities through ritual, procession, worship and a vibrant fair.