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Connecting the Indian community in Cyprus through culture, support, and friendship.

Celebrations

Indian Festivals We Celebrate

Join us in celebrating our rich cultural heritage together in Cyprus

January

Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated with colorful kite flying, bonfires, and traditional sweets like til-gur laddoos.

Sankranti

Harvest festival with kites

March/April

Ugadi is the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated with Ugadi Pachadi – a dish with six tastes symbolizing life's varied experiences.

Ugadi

Telugu New Year

August/September

A 10-day festival honoring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Features elaborate clay idols, prayers, and ends with a grand immersion procession.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Lord Ganesha festival

October

Dussehra celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burned in grand community gatherings.

Dussehra

Victory of good over evil

October/November

The five-day festival of lights symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with diyas, rangoli, and families exchange sweets and gifts.