Festivals – Your Quick Guide to Indian Holidays and Traditions

Looking for the latest on Indian festivals? You’ve come to the right spot. Here we gather all the festival‑related posts on PC Literacy Info, so you can stay updated on holidays, rituals, and practical tips without scrolling through endless pages.

Bank Holidays and Official Closures

One of the most useful bits is the bank holiday calendar. For example, Janmashtami 2025 lands on August 25, and banks across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and other major cities will be closed. Digital services like UPI and ATMs keep running, but if you need to visit a branch, plan for Tuesday, August 26. Knowing this in advance saves you a last‑minute scramble.

Regional Festivals and Their Stories

Beyond the big national holidays, there are vibrant local celebrations. Take Narali Purnima on August 9 in Maharashtra – a coastal festival where fishermen offer coconuts to Lord Varun for safe voyages. The ceremony blends ancient prayer with modern eco‑friendly practices, making it a colorful reminder of how tradition adapts.

Our tag also covers cultural moments like the bank holiday for Janmashtami, but we go deeper. We explain why the day matters, what rituals families perform, and how you can join in if you’re visiting. Quick tips include wearing yellow, preparing butter‑rich sweets, and listening to devotional songs that set the festive mood.

Each festival post gives you practical info: dates, weather expectations (some celebrations coincide with monsoon rains), and travel advice. If you’re heading to a coastal town for Narali Purnima, we recommend checking the local weather forecast – a sudden downpour can affect beach rituals.

Want to know how festivals impact daily life? Our articles show how an orange weather alert in Delhi can affect outdoor celebrations, or how a heavy rain warning might delay a parade. By linking weather updates with festival dates, you get a realistic picture of what to expect.

We also highlight fun facts. Did you know that the Janmashtami bank holiday aligns with regional school closures, making it a perfect time for family picnics? Or that Narali Purnima’s coconut offerings are believed to bring not just safety at sea but also prosperity for the entire village?

All this information is organized under the “festivals” tag, so you can quickly jump from one celebration to another. Whether you’re planning to attend a big city fest or a quiet rural ceremony, the page gives you the essentials – dates, cultural meaning, and practical pointers.

Stay tuned for more festival updates. We regularly add new posts on upcoming holidays, special observances, and how weather alerts may influence celebrations. Bookmark the festivals tag and never miss a chance to enjoy India’s rich cultural calendar.