Annual Festivals of Meghalaya and Shopping Destinations

By Christina Daniels

| 17 Jan 2024 02:05 PM

Annual Festivals of Meghalaya and Shopping Destinations

Meghalaya is a mountainous region and is covered by rainfall almost whole of the year. This region has a beautiful terrain; from the green lakes to the waterfalls or the tea gardens, Meghalaya is assured to make you fall in love with nature. The state is one of the most multi-cultured, multi-ethnic and multi-religious states of India. One can experience different lifestyles and festivals celebrated in the state in full spree. So, here is the list of annual festivals and shopping destinations in Meghalaya that is something that makes visiting Meghalaya a must:

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1. Annual Festivals Behdeinkhlam

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One of the most colorful festivals celebrated in the month of July every year, Behdeinkhlam is the famous festival celebrated at Jowai. This festival is celebrated for three continuous days which begins on Sunday. The word Behdeinkhlam means to drive away the evil by wooden sticks.

2. Nongkrem

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This festival is celebrated for a full week or five days. It is a religious festival celebrated in the month of October or November by Khasi tribe. This festival is one of the powerful festivals and is dedicated to Goddess Ka Blei Synshar. The festival is celebrated for prosperity and better harvesting.

3. Shad Suk Mynsiem

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This festival is conducted every year in the month of April. It is a colorful religious dance festival. Even a Thanksgiving program is conducted every year.

4. Wangala

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Garo tribe celebrates this festival in the month of November every year. It is a harvest festival. During this festival, they thank Sun GOD for the rich harvesting. This festival is celebrated for a period of 2 to 3 days and sometimes even for a week. This festival is also called as Wanna.

5. Strawberry Festival

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The Strawberry festival is celebrated to attract the tourist and business hubs from all over the country to Meghalaya. The festival is celebrated on Valentine’s Day every year. A large number of tourists visit this place and eat the strawberries here. One can even buy fruit packets to take back home.
Many products in the shape of a heart are available in the market for the lovebirds. One can spot people of all age group in this fest. With each passing year, the crowd is increasing in this fest. Cultivation of strawberry is also increased by the local people seeking the expansion of the market. This festival is a joyful one as everything is so colorful and looks amazing.

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6. Shopping Destinations

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The main market of this area is Police Bazaar. It is a commercial hub actually. There are a number of shops, restaurants, food courts and hotels in this place. It is the most convenient market to approach for the Shillong city. It is basically a hub of The Meghalaya state.

7. Bara Bazar

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Also known as Lewduh, this is another famous marketplace of Meghalaya. This place is basically a special one for the tourist as all the local products are available here. One can find a large number of cane and Bamboo handicrafts at this place.

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Author Bio

Christina Daniels

Story teller, backpacker, shutterbug

Christina Daniels is a storyteller, cinema writer, backpacker and photographer. She is also the author of the bestselling book “I’ll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan.” A traveler who has journeyed across four continents, Christina is also the host of an Airbnb experience in Bangalore.

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