Andaman and Nicobar Islands Festivals | Pooja

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Festivals, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Pooja, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Puja List, Festival list of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Most popular festivals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Festivals.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 571 islands, of which 37 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The territory is about 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and is separated from Thailand and Myanmar by the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands (partly) and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km (100 miles) wide Ten Degree Channel (on the 10°N parallel), with the Andaman islands to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobar islands to the south (or by 179 km; 111 miles). The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west. The island chains are thought to be a submerged extension of the Arakan Mountains. Source- Wikipedia

List of Festivals Andaman and Nicobar Islands

1. Janmashtami
2. Island Tourism Festival
3. Subhash Mela
4. Vivekananda Mela
5. Panguni Utthiram
6. Monsoon Music Festival
7. Beach Festival
8. Kali Pooja
9. Durga Puja in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
10. Deepavali
11. Shiva Rathri
12. Ganesh Pooja
13. Gurunanak Jayanthi
14. Holi
15. Christmas
16. Ayappa pooja
17. Pradhosha pooja
18. Ram Navami
19. Nag Panchami
20. Mariamman Thiruvizha
21. Ramzan
22. Eid Festivals
23. Saraswati Pooja
24. Villakku Pooja
25. Pradosha Pooja
26.  Vasant Panchami
27. Sankatahara Chaturthi Pooja
28. Film Festivals
29. Monsoon Festival
30. Food Festival
31. World Tourism Day

Janmashtami

Janmashtami, the vibrant festival of the birth of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with unparalleled enthusiasm in the fascinating archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Against the backdrop of blue waters and lush greenery, the festival casts a mesmerizing aura over the islands. Islanders dressed in traditional attire gather at beautifully decorated temples, and the rhythmic strains of devotional music fill the air. Elaborate processions of idols of Child Krishna decorated with vibrant flowers pass through the narrow streets of Port Blair and other cities accompanied by joyous chants and the sweet fragrance of incense. The community bonds over traditional feasts, sharing delicious dishes like makhan mishri, and participating in cultural performances showcasing the rich heritage of the islands. As the sun sets, the islands light up with warm festive colors, fostering a sense of unity and devotion that makes Janmashtami in Andaman and Nicobar Islands a unique and captivating experience.

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