Calendar
Festivals of Purvanchal
A living index of the major festivals celebrated across Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Each page links to reporting, photo essays, and related stories.
October–November
Chhath Puja
A four-day festival of fasting, purity, and worship of the Sun at riverbanks and ponds.
November
Dev Deepawali
Kartik Poornima in Varanasi, when the ghats glow with countless diyas in an unforgettable spectacle.
March
Holi
The festival of colors celebrated with music, gujiya, and community play across Purvanchal.