December sees a lot of celebrations around the globe — Christmas and New Year being the major highlights. India welcomes new year with budget and lavish bashes. Apart from these, there are a few culture festivals here which are globally acclaimed. You can choose between grooving to music of DJs at night clubs, or traditional beats at the regional fests. Here’s a brief look at some of the…

Feasts and festivals run in Indian blood. Keeping secular views in tact, the country celebrates small and big festivals with equal vigor. The beach state of Goa,ever bustling with life, is marked by fairs and carnivals around the year. The confluence of different communities in course of Goan fests promotes peace and harmony. Zatra or food, music and dance grace every occasion. Here’s a brief teaser of major Goan celebrations.

Shigmo: The Goan counterpart of Holi, the festival of…