The birth anniversary of Lord krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu is observed all over India. It is celebrated with great fervour at Mathura and Brindavan where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Night long prayers are offered and religious hymns are sung in temples. Scenes are enacted from Lord Krishna's early life.
In Maharashtra, earthen pots of curd and butter are hung high up over the streets. Young men enacting an episode from Krishna's childhood form human pyramids by climbing on each others' shoulders and try to break these pots.

Onam is Kerala's most popular festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is primarily a harvest festival celebrated to welcome the spirit of the pious king Mahabali from eternal exile and to assure him that his people are happy and wish him well.

Nag Panchami is the festival when snakes, the symbol of energy and prosperity are worshipped. In Maharashtra, snake charmers go from house to house with dormant cobras ensconced in cane baskets, asking for alms and clothing. Women offer milk and coocked rice to the snakes and gather around to see the snakes spread their hoods to the tune of the Pungi.

This is a Hindu sister's day when brothers and sisters reaffirm their bonds of affection. Sisters tie colorful threads or rakhis on their brothers' wrists. The brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts.

Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival in India, especially in Maharashtra dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed God of all good beginnings and success.
It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born on this day and every chaturthi is considered auspicious. Thousands of clay idols of Lord Ganesha are made in size, pose, form, color and worshipped at community or family festivals which last between one to ten days. These images are then taken in large procession, amidst the rhythm of bells and drums immersed in flowing water.