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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Jalgaon

Jalgaon and its cultural significance.

Jalgaon is a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located on the banks of river Godavari, about 185 km south-east of Mumbai and 110 km east of Pune. It was formerly known as Jugdune or Janjira and later changed to Jalgaon after being ruled by the Hoysalas empire. Jalgaon is famous for its historical monuments, including Ajanta and Ellora caves which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city also has many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva (Shivaratri festival), Ganesh (Ganesh Chaturthi) etc...

Jalgaon is often called the "Pearl City" due to its scenic beauty and historical importance The population of Jalgaon district has increased over the years due to migration from other parts of India as well as abroad; thus making it one of India’s fastest growing districts with an average annual growth rate (AGR) of 1%.

Overview of the most important festivals and events in Jalgaon.

The Jalgaon Festival is a series of cultural events held in Jalgaon every year. It was started in 1994 by Shri Rajaram Sarvarkar, who was the first director general of the Cultural Department of Maharashtra State.

The festival is held from November to December and includes dance performances, folk music and plays, puppet shows etc., along with competitions such as dance or singing competitions for children as well as adult groups.

Diwali celebrations in Jalgaon

Diwali is the festival of lights. It is celebrated on the night of the new moon in the Hindu calendar, which falls between October and November each year. The celebration lasts for five days, starting with Deepavali (the first day) and ending with Vijaya Dashami (the fifth day).

The festival is celebrated as a time to celebrate the triumph of good over evil; it commemorates an ancient legend that Lord Rama returned from exile at Dwarka after defeating Ravana, who had abducted his wife Sita and taken her away to Lanka. On this day, people light diya or candles to symbolise their devotion towards God or goddesses during all their activities throughout this auspicious occasion!

Festival of colors: Holi celebrations in Jalgaon

Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated on the full moon day in February. It is one of the most popular festivals all around India and it's also observed in many parts of world including Europe, America and Australia. The celebration begins with throwing colored powder at each other called “haldi” or tilak. After this people take a bath with water mixed with turmeric powder to purify their body from all evil thoughts & deeds performed during their past year (old age). After bathing they apply makeup so that they can look beautiful for the rest days leading up to Holi when everyone gets together for fun activities such as playing games like kho-kho etc., dancing together till dawn breaks bringing an end to this joyful occasion!

Celebrating the harvest season

Bhandara Festival is the harvest festival of Jalgaon. The festival celebrates the end of a successful farming season and honors those who have contributed to its success through hard work and dedication. The celebration starts with prayers on all four days, followed by feasting and feigning with family members at home.

On this day, people from every corner of Maharashtra gather in their village for bhandaras (local fairs) where they can purchase goods made in their region such as clothes or jewelry made by hand using precious stones like gold or silver nuggets found locally without any artificial coloring added later on during processing times when local suppliers cannot meet production demands!

The joy of fasting Navratri celebrations in Jalgaon

Navratri is a nine-day festival that marks the return of Durga, the goddess of power and good fortune. Navratri is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India. The joy of fasting: Navratri celebrations in Jalgaon

Navratri has been celebrated for thousands of years, with many different traditions and practices across India. It's also known as Durga Puja or Dussehra (the beginning or end). In Maharashtra state alone there are more than 100 variations on this celebration!

Devotional fervor

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is celebrated in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.

The festival begins with prayers and offerings to the deity on December 1st and continues for 10 days until December 10th. Devotees visit temples where they offer water to family members by throwing it from their hands onto a brass plate or metal bowl which has been placed at the feet of an idol representing Ganesha.[1] The idols are cleaned before Ashtavinayak Ganpati's arrival on December 5th when devotees bathe them with perfumed water.[2][3]

Winter delight

Sankrant Festival is a popular festival in Jalgaon. The celebration of this festival is celebrated in the month of January and it is a celebration of the harvest season. It celebrates life and culture, as well as gives us an opportunity to enjoy all that nature has to offer us throughout the year.

The festivity begins with 'Kartik Purnima', when people decorate their homes with lights and Christmas trees, which are made out of dried leaves or dry grasses collected from nearby forests during autumn months. On this day many families gather together at home or outside their homes for sweets like laddus (sweets soaked in milk), chakli (deep-fried balls) etc., which are usually served along with fruits such as oranges or pineapples!

A tribute to Lord Shiva

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival that celebrates Lord Shiva. It is also known as Maha Shivratri or Maha Shivaratri. The day marks the onset of spring, when the sun enters its southern declination and temperatures begin to rise.

On this day, devotees gather at temples to worship their deities and seek blessings from them while they perform rituals such as fasting and taking part in fire-walking ceremonies where they walk barefoot over burning coals or hot sand.

A cultural extravaganza

The Jalgaon International Film Festival (JIFF) is India's largest film festival and one of the largest in Asia. It is held every year in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, with a special focus on showcasing Indian films from different languages, genres and regions.

The festival was started by JSAC in 2010 to promote art, culture and dialogue between people from all over the world. JIFF has been organized by volunteers since then with great success and has become an annual feature on Indian cultural calendar with over 100 films being screened every year at various venues across Jalgaon city through out its tenure thus far.

Melodies of the soul

The festival is held in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Saptak Music Festival is a four-day music festival which brings together artists from all over the world.

The event is held in a village called Saptak that was founded by Shri Jayant Bhandare and his family after they migrated from Mumbai to stay with their relatives in Jalgaon during the 1970s.

The venue for this year's event will be at Ajanta Ellora Temple, which was built by King Bhimaratha during 6th century CE when he became king of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state in India. He was also known as "Bharata" or "India", which means "the one who possesses Bharat".

Celebrating the divine feminine

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival that is held in various parts of India, especially in Bengal. It was first observed by the Bengali people and later spread to other regions as well. The celebration of Durga Puja starts with a prayer service on the night before Navratras, known as Antarashtami or Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees perform rituals to seek blessings from goddess Durga (the Destroyer) and her nine incarnations: Mahishasuramardini (the Great Slaughter), Mohini Mardini (the Charmer), Tara Chamundi (the Thousand Armoured One), Saradamani Mahalakshmi Ambegaonkar etc., who emerge from an ice-capped hill called Kalighat on this day.

The following morning after sunrise there will be processions through streets carrying thalis containing sweets wrapped in leaves along with offerings made by some devotees so that they can be offered to goddesses’ images placed outside temples as well as household shrines within homes where she has been worshiped for centuries

Connecting with nature

The Jalgaon District Tourism Development Corporation organizes the Ganesh Festival. This festival is a celebration of nature and environment, for all ages and faiths. The festival has been organized by the Jalgaon District Tourism Development Corporation since 2012.

The Ganesh Festival will be held at various locations in Jalgaon, including:

Showcasing Jalgaon's agricultural legacy

AgroVision Expo is a two-day event that showcases the best of Jalgaon's agricultural heritage. It is organized by the Jalgaon Agriculture Development Corporation, which was set up in 2014 with an objective to promote sustainable and viable agriculture practices in Jalgaon District. The event is held in the month of January every year.

The AgroVision Expo has featured many eminent speakers during its past editions, including Dr Anurag Dhanraj (Presidential candidate), Mr Mahendra Soni (former Union Minister for Environment and Forests), Mr Narendra Singh Tomar MP from Congress Party etc., who have all delivered speeches on various topics pertaining to sustainable development through organic farming methods and conservation practices among others

Exploring the art of puppetry

The Gulmohar Kalagram Puppet Festival is a festival of puppetry in Jalgaon. It is held every year on the last day of Magh Bhaag, which falls on the third Sunday of Chaitra month. The festival also celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and has become an important cultural event in Jalgaon as well as Maharashtra state.

This family-friendly festival involves more than 100 puppeteers from all over Maharashtra who perform their famous show to attract visitors from across India and abroad. The show consists of various acts such as dance, mime, drama and acrobatics by these talented artists who mesmerize audiences with their marvellous performance skills!

Rediscovering Jalgaon's historical past

The Ajanta Ellora Festival is a cultural festival that celebrates the history and culture of Jalgaon. It’s a celebration of art, music, dance and poetry. The Ajanta Ellora Festival has been held every year since 2013 in Jalgaon city by Shri Keshav Devchand & Sons Pune City Pvt Ltd., which organizes an event that showcases the beauty of ancient caves at Ajanta Caves near Aurangabad in Maharashtra state (India).

The Ajanta Ellora Festival lasts for about four days starting with Dushera on 14th March 2019 until Ashura Day on 21st April 2019. During this time visitors can see exhibits from around 200 caves from 600 AD onwards including paintings on walls as well as sculptures made using lime mortar or sandstone blocks carved out from quarries nearby

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