Festivals To End The Year 2022 On A Happy Note

With the year 2022 coming to a close, these festivals will enable you to enjoy the last month of the year to the fullest and begin the new year with all enthusiasm and energy.

Festivals To End The Year On A Happy Note

Rann Utsav- The Rann Mahotsav is celebrated in Kutch, one of the biggest salt deserts in the world, by showing and demonstrating the genuine Gujarati culture. India's captivating cultural festival features bright folk performances, adventure sports, and ethnic concerts. Along with the traditional cuisine and superb hospitality, all of this contributes to Rann Mahotsav's reputation as one of India's most breathtaking celebrations. People will be able to participate in adventure sports including camel riding, horseback riding, archery, parasailing, and more in the desert. This festival is held from October 26 to February 20, 2023. (Image Source: Twitter)

Hot Air Balloon Festival- Not all national holidays are associated with culture or religion. Adventure sports are also celebrated in India. Hot air balloon festival is the best example. This festival is held across many states. The event is celebrated in Karnataka in a lavish manner in December. Flying over the landscape in a big, vibrant hot air balloon is the main attraction of this festival. It is celebrated for the entire month of December. (Image Source: Twitter)

Galdan Namchot- This festival marks Tibetan New Year. It is celebrated in Ladakh, both as New Year and the birthday of Tsongkhapa, Tibetan saint.  Monasteries have distinctive rituals and displays. Additionally, there are dances and other performances by monks. Feasts and fairs are also conducted in different places. (Image Source: Twitter) 

Christmas- It is celebrated everywhere with a galore of happiness and joy, and is one of the most popular festivals in December. People of all ages join in the celebrations. They dress up, decorate their houses with Christmas trees, exchange gifts, and relish yummy Christmas cakes. To make the celebrations even more interesting, sometimes people dress up as Santa Claus to present the young ones with gifts and goodies. (Image Source: Getty)

Karthigai Deepam festival- This Tamil Nadu event, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the most opulent-looking festivals in December. The joyful and energetic event seeks to welcome the good and drive out the bad and evil. Diyas and clay lamps are used to decorate homes and temples. A huge fire is lit on top of the hill to begin the event. Since so many people show up to see it, it is considered to be a sacred activity. (Image Source: Twitter)