One of the cities in Maharashtra with the most dynamic cultures is Aurangabad. The city is home to Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it maintains the remains of ancient history. Aurangabad, though, also has another side. The city hosts several events and festivals as evidence of its rich cultural legacy. Aurangabad’s natives excel in the arts and music and have a strong passion for both genres. The most anticipated and observed for four days, the Aurangabad Festival is the biggest in the city and is celebrated with tremendous passion and excitement. Buddha Jayanti, Dusherra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, and Maha Shivratri are just a few of the magnificent festivities in Aurangabad.
Top Fairs and Festivals in Aurangabad
- Aurangabad Festival- This festival is the best way to get acquainted with Aurangabad’s heritage, history, and culture. The Aurangabad Festival is held in December. An exhibition of paperwork, bidri, and himroo is organized. And adding to the zeal are classical, folk, and modern dance and music performances. Other festival highlights are traditional bullock cart races, marathons, heritage walks, and other competitions.
- Ellora Festival-This is celebrated in March for four days. Many renowned artists showcase their talent in singing and dancing. These performances reflect the existence of culture and history in the hearts of the people. The masterpieces of the local artisans are available at the festival. Competitions like cooking, painting, mehendi, and rangoli are organized to encourage audience participation.
- Paithan Festival- The fair is usually held in March or April, whenever Nath sashti day falls. This fair is organized to pay tribute to the Maharashtrian Saint Eknath Maharaj and lasts for ten days. Along with fun and games, trading for cotton, brass utensils, grain, bangles, fruits, copper utensils, horses, silk, cattle, brocades, etc., takes place during these ten days.
- Shivaji Jayanti- This celebration, known as Shivaji Jayanti, is observed in May. A parade with lezims (a regional musical instrument) and floats is taken around the city.
- Mahashivratri- Every year, this festival is observed in February or March. On this day, worshippers go to the Grishneshwar temple to honor Lord Shiva.
- Buddha Jayanti- The city organizes Buddha Jayanti as a significant celebration. For mass prayers, community centers and other public spaces are still busy. On this day, there are also religious processions.
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