Indian Festivals in March 2024 | March Festival of India List

Indian Festivals in March

March is the month of the spring season. Everywhere mustard flowers are spread in agricultural fields. This time is considered the most pleasant time of the year. This month signifies the transition of the season from winter to summer. Flowers are the main attraction during this time. People used to celebrate cultural festivals or religious festivals such as Holi, and Mahashivaratri. We are here to talk about Indian Festivals in March. 

March Festival of India List 2024

S.N.Name of FestivalsFestival Date
1International Women’s Day 8 March
2Maha Shivaratri 8 March
3Ramakrishna Jayanti 12 March
4Shaheed Diwas 23 March
5Holika Dahan 24 March
6Holi Festival 25 March
7Rang Panchami 30 March

Popular Indian Festivals in March:-

Indian festivals are celebrated according to culture, religion, and geographical location. Some festivals are celebrated in North India and are considered North Indian Festival. Some Indian Festivals are celebrated in South India thus these festivals are considered South Indian Festivals. Here are some Popular Indian Festivals in March.

Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is a religious festival celebrated by the Hindu community. On this festival, people offer prayers in the Shivalaya or Shiv Temple and keep fast during the whole day. A glimpse of the Maha Shivratri celebration can be seen mostly in North India. Thus the festival is considered as North India Festival

Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan is also one of the Indian festivals in March. The festival is celebrated on the eve of the Holi festival. During the Holika Dahan celebration, people gathered around a bonfire and sang and danced. Holika Dahan signifies the triumph of good over evil. Know more About Holika Dahan Celebration. Visit here:- Holika Dahab Celebration

Holi – The Festival of Colors

Holi is also one of the Popular Indian festivals in March celebrated by the Hindu community but it is also considered the cultural festival of India. Not only in India but also in other countries, people celebrate this festival of colours with full joy and excitement.

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Ugadi Festival

Ugadi is one of the Important South Indian Festivals celebrated in April. The festival is observed on the first day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu calendar. Ugadi is the New Year celebration in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The day is also observed as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra. The festival is also celebrated as Yugadi in Karnataka. Know more about the Ugadi Festival Celebration. Visit here:- Ugadi Festival Celebration

Ram Navami

Ram Navami is also one of the important Indian Hindu festivals celebrated in March or April as per the Hindu calendar. The festival of Ram Navami marks the birthday of Lord Rama. It’s celebrated religiously all over India. Many places in North India host fairs in connection with the festival, culminating in spectacular fireworks on Rama Navami. Sacred places associated with Rama, like Ayodhya, Ujjain, and Rameshwaram, draw tens of thousands of devotees.