India can rightly be called "Land of Fairs and Festivals" where hardly any day passes without celebrations. The crown to preserve the ancient traditions and culture goes to the colorful and vibrant Fairs and Festivals of India. Fairs and festivals of India have been the major attractions of country since time immemorial. They enjoy the prime place in the Tourism Industry of India. A tour to India is never complete without witnessing and being a part of fairs and festivals of India.

There are uncountable number of fairs, festivals and events in India. All these fairs and festivals of India represent the diversity of Indian culture on one hand and on the other hand they represent the unity in India. Though the fairs and festivals of India can be categorized into religious, regional and national fairs and festivals but the way of their celebrations is totally Indian which eliminates these diversities. Just take the example of religious festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas which are celebrated throughout the country and Indians participate in these festivals irrespective of their religions. This enhances the national integrity of India. This unity in diversity brought by the fairs and festivals of India is envied by the rest of the world. The harmony and enthusiasm in the celebrations of fairs and festivals of India bound Indians with love and trust.

The fairs and festivals of India are the Living Heritages of India. Even a glimpse of the colorful fairs and festivals of India refreshes, relaxes and rejuvenates mentally and spiritually. Large number of tourists come from abroad to India to witness and be a part of wonderful fairs and festivals of India like Holi, Diwali, Baisakhi, Navratras, Kumbh Mela, Pushkar Fair, Snake Boat Race, India International Trade Fair, Christmas and Indian Dance Festivals which include Konark Dance Festival, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Ellora Ajanta Dance Festival.