Festivals and Events in Varanasi

There are many fairs and festivals in Varanasi that are celebrated at different times of the year.

Bharat Milap (Oct-Nov) celebrates the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile and is held a day after Dussehra.

Mahashivtri is a huge festival here as well and attracts thousands of devotees every year.On Buddh Purnima a fair is held in Sarnath and is a huge festival for Buddhists as it marks the birth of Lord Buddha.

Ramleela and Dhrupad Mela are celebrations that are very interesting and popular amongst tourists and locals alike. The Ramleela is an enactment of the Ramayan and goes on for a an entire month during October-November, while the Dhrupad Mela is a 5 day musical festival held in March, performed on the Tulsi Ghat and attended by renowned artistes.