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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Panchkula

Upcoming Events & Festivals in Panchkula

Panchkula is one of the largest cities in Haryana state. It was founded in 1760 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who at the time was Maharaja of Punjab. The city has since grown into an important industrial hub with many manufacturing facilities and modern infrastructure.

Panchkula Summer Festival

The Panchkula Summer Festival is a popular annual festival that takes place during the summer months, featuring cultural performances, music concerts, and food stalls.

The main attraction of this festival is its cultural program that includes traditional dances from various parts of India. The performance begins with a parade in which participants showcase their traditional costumes and dance moves to music from brass bands as well as orchestras. There are also several other events associated with this festival including fashion shows and exhibitions by local artists.

Panchkula Heritage Festival

Panchkula Heritage Festival: A celebration of the city's rich history and cultural heritage, with activities such as heritage walks, exhibitions, and workshops.

Panchkula International Literature Festival (PILF): A literary festival held annually in September that features writers from around the world.

Diwali Mela

Diwali Mela: One of the most important festivals in India, Diwali is celebrated with great pomp and show in Panchkula with a grand fair featuring fireworks, food stalls, and cultural performances.

The Panchkula Police has announced that they will be setting up barricades along the route so that people can safely access the mela grounds. They have also asked people not to carry any weapons or firecrackers while attending this event

Holi Festival

Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Panchkula. It is celebrated on April 14 every year. The day marks the beginning of spring and it's a perfect occasion to enjoy food stalls and music performances while celebrating Holi.

Teej Festival

The Teej Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by women in North India, Teej is marked with fasting, feasting and traditional dances in Panchkula.

The word “Teej” means ‘the festival of flowers’ or 'the full moon' according to mythical beliefs. According to these beliefs it is believed that during this period of time the planets are at their brightest and closest proximity to earth for entire year. This period also marks the end of winter season and beginning of spring season when nature prepares itself for new growth cycles.

Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami: A festival that marks the arrival of spring, Basant Panchami is celebrated in Panchkula with traditional rituals, kite flying, and feasting.

This festival is celebrated by Hindu people across India and it begins on the day when Lord Krishna was born. On this day families gather together to celebrate their new year by lighting diyas (lanterns) and having a feast of food cooked using wheat flour and sugar.

Baisakhi Festival

Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated by the Sikh community, Baisakhi is marked by cultural performances, processions and feasting in Panchkula. The festival falls on March 14th (the fifth day of the waxing moon) according to Hindu calendar.

The name “Baisakh” means “harvest” in Hindi language. It is also known as "Festival of Spring" or "Spring Festival".

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan: A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with traditional rituals and feasting in Panchkula. The festival falls on the first day of Baisakh, which marks the onset of spring. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on their brothers' wrists to show their love, affection and respect for them. Children also exchange sweets during this occasion

Janmashtami

Janmashtami is a festival celebrated by Hindus. It celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, and is celebrated with traditional rituals, music, and feasting in Panchkula.

Janmashtami is known as Chhath Puja in North India because it falls on the day after Holi Festival (also known as "Festival of Colours").

Navratri Festival

Navratri (Hindi: नवरात्री) is the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Durga, one of the many forms of Goddess Kali. It is celebrated with traditional dances, music and feasting in Panchkula.

The first three days are dedicated to goddess Annapurna or Parvati and then on day four Bhairavnath takes over as lord of this part of Navaratri celebrations. On day five, Mahakali assumes her form as Mahasaraswati and stays till day nine when Durga appears again as Lakshmi Narayani on seventh day after bathing in river Saraswati at night time during Navratri celebration

Dussehra Festival

Dussehra Festival: A festival that marks the victory of good over evil, Dussehra is celebrated with grand processions, fireworks, and feasting in Panchkula.

The festival begins with an evening prayer at the Dasaswamedh Ghat on November 2 and continues through a daylong procession on October 31. The event attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over India as well as abroad who come to see this colorful celebration.

Christmas Celebration

Christmas Celebration: The festival of Christmas is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Panchkula, with decorations, carol singing, and feasting. There are many churches and temples in the city which have been decorated to celebrate this festival. Many people visit these places to see their decorations.

The main attraction during this time is the lighting up of Christmas lights on the streets of Panchkula by local residents who decorate them using bulbs and fairy lights ornaments that make it look like a snowfall on earth!

New Year's Eve Celebration

New Year's Eve Celebration: Panchkula residents welcome the new year with parties, music, and fireworks. The celebration starts at 7 p.m., when local artists perform on stage in front of City Hall. Afterward, everyone heads to one of three major parks where they can enjoy live performances by local bands until midnight (or whenever it gets too cold). For those who want to stay up late but don't want to go out after midnight—which seems pretty unlikely this year—there are plenty of bars serving drinks until 2 a.m., including The Monkey Tree Bar & Grill (which also serves food), MODERN BAR & RESTAURANT INN AND PUB (where you have access to their pool tables) and more!

Republic Day Celebration

Republic Day Celebration: A national holiday in India, Republic Day is celebrated in Panchkula with parades, flag hoisting, and cultural performances.

Holi Festival: The Holi Festival is an annual festival that takes place on the full moon day (Purnima) of Kartik month which falls around mid February or March every year. It is marked by colorful celebrations across India that include throwing colored powder at each other’s faces as a form of celebration and joy. People also throw water balloons at each other during this time because they believe it will cleanse their body from inside out!

Independence Day Celebration

The Panchkula city celebrates Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural performances, and patriotic songs. It is also the day when all government offices are closed for the day.

The event begins at 6:00 am with a march from Town Hall Square to Raj Bhawan where President delivers his speech followed by Prime Minister's address and national anthem being played on loudspeakers across town. A parade follows after which there will be cultural shows put up by various organizations like Army School Corps (ASC), National Cadet Corps (NCC), etc., which are usually held near Town Hall Square or in front of Doordarshan Kendra (DDK).

Panchkula is a city that has a long and rich history, a diverse cultural heritage, and a variety of festivals and events to celebrate all of these aspects of Indian culture. Panchkula also has many attractions for tourists including Diwali Mela, Teej Fair, Holi Festival, Basant Panchami and much more! These festivals are an opportunity not only for locals but also visiting travelers who want to experience some of the traditions in this beautiful city located in Haryana state.