3 Must See Unknown Activities and Events in India

India is quite rich in culture and history. And you would only get the most from your vacation if you get a taste of the cultural festivities there. For instance, you should be in India when the Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated at the end of summer. It is a 10-day festival celebrated by the whole country. But if you want to witness it where it's most fun you should be in Mumbai for the occasion. The event is basically about worshipping the elephant headed Ganesha. But the festivities involves more than that. You will experience distribution of sweets. And you can also watch various cultural programs as well. The festivities end on the 11the day though when the idol is submerged into the Arabian Sea and brought around the town.

Another 10-day festival you should experience is the Onam festival which happens on late August. During this occasion you will experience a lot of classical music and drama. You will also see conventional art forms first hand. Sports and games are also enjoyed during the festival. But most of all, you should watch the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, which is really the main event of the festivities.

You would also enjoy the Mango festival. While it happens in the hottest parts of summer, you would also enjoy how the fruit is celebrated in India. Not only will you get to see as many varieties of mangoes. You also get to taste them for free.