Festivals in India where Bamboo plays a significant cultural, ritualistic, or artistic role

Festivals in India Where Bamboo Matters

– Bamboo used in rituals – Bamboo used in decorations – Important in tribal festivals – Deep cultural symbolism – Seen across India all year

January Festivals

Makar Sankranti (Nagaland) – Bamboo baskets, decorations Lohri (North India) – Bamboo bonfire Magh Bihu (Assam) – Bamboo huts (Meji), bamboo feasts Republic Day Bamboo Crafts – NE India exhibitions Nagoba Jatara (Telangana) – Bamboo offerings in tribal rituals

March–May Festivals

Cheiraoba (Manipur) – Bamboo ritual items Aoleang Festival (Nagaland) – Bamboo craft displays Dol Purnima / Holi – Bamboo sticks & decorations Gudi Padwa – Traditional bamboo sticks for Gudi Villagers’ spring fairs – Bamboo toys & handicrafts

September Festivals

Vishwakarma Puja – Bamboo pandals Ganesh Chaturthi – Bamboo mandap structures Onam – Bamboo baskets & décor Bathukamma (Telangana) – Bamboo flower bases Traditional harvest fairs – Bamboo storage baskets

October Festivals

Durga Puja – Bamboo pandals & frameworks Navratri – Bamboo dandiya sticks Dussehra – Bamboo bow, arrows & effigy frames Karam Festival (Jharkhand)  – Bamboo ritual poles Tribal dance events – Bamboo musical instruments

Nov–Dec Festivals 

Hornbill Festival – Bamboo crafts & cooking Chhath Puja – Bamboo baskets (soop, daura) Sohrai Festival – Bamboo ritual tools Harvest festivals – Bamboo storage & décor Daily life & traditions – Bamboo everywhere in India