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8 Food Festivals in India That Every Food Lover Should Attend
Pongal Festival, Tamil Nadu: Celebrated in January, Pongal is a harvest festival where you can savor traditional Tamil cuisine, including dishes like Pongal (a sweet and savory rice and lentil dish), Vadai, and Payasam.
Bikaner Camel Festival, Rajasthan: Held in January, this festival showcases the rich culinary heritage of Rajasthan with delectable snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia, Ghevar, and various Rajasthani sweets.
Goa Food and Cultural Festival, Goa: Taking place in February, this festival offers a chance to indulge in Goan cuisine known for its vibrant flavors and seafood delicacies like Goan fish curry, Prawn Balchão, and Bebinca (a traditional Goan dessert).
International Mango Festival, Delhi: Held in July, this festival is a paradise for mango lovers, featuring an array of mango varieties, mango-based dishes, and even mango contests.
Kolkata Food Festival, West Bengal: Taking place in October, this festival celebrates the diverse culinary heritage of Kolkata with a wide range of street food, Bengali sweets like Rasgulla and Sandesh, and traditional Bengali delicacies.
Sattvik Food Festival, Ahmedabad: Celebrated during Navratri, this festival offers a unique experience of savoring pure vegetarian, satvik (non-onion and non-garlic) dishes that are prepared as per Ayurvedic principles.
Onam Sadya, Kerala: Onam is a major harvest festival in Kerala, and the Onam Sadya is an elaborate feast served on banana leaves featuring a variety of vegetarian dishes like Avial, Thoran, and Payasam.
Ziro Music and Food Festival, Arunachal Pradesh: Combining music and food, this festival held in September is a celebration of the local cuisine of Arunachal Pradesh, featuring traditional tribal delicacies and specialties like Apong (local rice beer) and smoked meats.