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  2. WATCH | Cyclonic storm, , is making its way to the Andaman Sea passing over Thailand. Sea conditions are predicted to be rough-to-very-rough along with heavy rainfall in the islands.

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  3. The next Pushkaram will be celebrated in Assam on the banks of the Brahmaputra on March 29, 2019.

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  4. In 2018, for instance, the location was the Thamirabarani River in Tamil Nadu, where the last Pushkaram was celebrated 144 years ago. People gather to worship the river, take dips into the water, do meditation, have discourses and thank the river gods for blessing us humans.

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  5. 8⃣Pushkaram, across India A festival of rivers celebrated across India, Pushkaram is held at different river locations according to a calendar that follows zodiac signs (yes it is a bit complicated but luckily the calendar with dates and locations is widely available online).

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  6. Marked by several activities such as excursions into the Rann on camels, or full moon night tours, you can stay on tents on the endless white salt desert and indulge in the festivities and events of your choice.

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  7. 7⃣Rann Utsav, Gujarat A three-month (November 2018-February 2019) mega event held annually in the Kutch district of Gujarat, Rann Utsav is the celebration of the salt marshes and unique landscape of Kutch, and the Kutchi people and culture. 📸Pixabay

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  8. Over two days of this eco-tourism event, you can indulge in water-sports like parasailing and rafting, go for hikes or boating, and get to know the local people, food and culture of Arunachal.

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  9. 6⃣Siang River Festival, Arunachal It has changed avatars over the years but the popular Siang River Festival, now a two-day event in December (this year on December 16-17) along the Siang River (Brahmaputra becomes Siang in Arunachal), is held in Pasighat, Yingkiong and Tuting.

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  10. With activities like boating, trekking as well as food, music, dance, and other fun local activities, the festival gives the local population a reason to protect the birds as it builds up popularity, providing them an alternate stream of revenue... all thanks to the falcons.

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  11. 5⃣Amur Falcon Festival, Nagaland In 2018, Wokha, Nagaland held the first ever Amur Falcon Festival, a three-day celebration of the visiting raptors from November 8-10. With events like bird-watching, nature photography, workshops on awareness of their migration and conservation.

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  12. As the great provider – of a good harvest, of greenery, to the hills of Uttarakhand – rain is the most welcome guest in these parts and people celebrate its onset with mock sowing of seeds, getting together and roasting seeds, singing, planting saplings and having a good time.

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  13. 4⃣Harela,Uttarakhand A traditional festival marking the onset of rain, Harela, literally meaning ‘green’, is a community festival held during the beginning of the Hindu calendar month of Shravan (July) across the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.

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  14. Apart from a wide range of migratory birds that you can see in the winter, Dudhwa National Park is also a great place to spot the tiger.

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  15. 3⃣Bird Festival, Uttar Pradesh With talks and nature events around the 500-plus bird species found in Uttar Pradesh and over 1,000 species in the country, this one is a must-visit for both amateur birders as well as seasoned naturalists. 📸Flickr

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  16. 2⃣Van Mahotsav, across India Van Mahotsav is usually celebrated across India in the first week of July. It is marked by various events in schools, neighbourhoods, and forested areas where numerous activities such as talks, planting saplings and cultural festivals are organised.

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  17. A regular annual festival held in different dates over February, March and April, it involves home stays with the village population and a chance to see the turtles, photograph them and get to know more about their habitat, behaviour and conservation.

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  18. 1⃣Velas Turtle Festival, Maharashtra A small fishing village in the Ratnagiri district, Velas, is well known among local travellers for its pristine beaches. Every year, thousands of the vulnerable Olive Ridley Sea Turtles visit the Velas beach between February to April.

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  19. Interesting festivals across India one could visit in 2019—a great way to discover the culture, cuisine and landscape of the different regions of India. 📸Pixabay

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  20. Bigger, stronger than 2015's Himalayan earthquake on cards. 📸Wikimedia Commons

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