Ram Barat
Ram Barat is one of the most popular festivals in India. This festival is mainly celebrated in Agra. Agra experiences high tourist footfall through out the year because of the Taj Mahal. Those tourists who time their visit during the time of festival get the bonus of getting a close look of the rich culture, portrayed through the festival.
The Ram Barat will be passing through the various thoroughfares of the city. The barat is accompanied by around 30 music bands that play popular melodies. The procession also features horses and elephants giving it a grander look. In the procession, people can also see around 125 mobile floats that portray various mythological stories. Large number of people, dressed in their best attires also take part in the procession. They also wear jewelries of gold and silver. The grandness of the procession is a treat to the eye of the visitors.
| Fairs and Festivals in Uttar Pradesh |
Indianholiday.com offers online information about Ram Barat. This festival is all set to be celebrated in the month of October.
| Festivals in October 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Gandhi Jayanti | 2 Oct, Tuesday |
| Birthday Guru Ramdas ji | 9 Oct, Tuesday |
| Navratri | 16 Oct, Tuesday(starting) |
| Durga Puja | 20 Oct, Saturday |
| Kallaji Fair | 21 Oct, Sunday |
| Jagadhatri Puja | 22 Nov, Thursday |
| Dasara Fair | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Ayudha Mela | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Dussehra | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Kota Dussehra | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Id_ul_Zuha | 27 Oct, Saturday |
| Sharad Purnima | 29 Oct, Monday |
| Gajalaxmi Puja | 29 Oct, Monday |
| Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | 29 Oct, Monday |
| Manektari Punam Fair | Mid of October |
| Koratty Muthy | 2nd Week of October |
| Rajgir Dance Festival | Last Week of October |
| Brahmotsavam | October |
| Rayalaseema Dance and Festival | October |
| Ramlila | October |
| Ram Barat | October |
| Qutub Festival | October |
| Tsokum Festival | October |
| Cape Festival | October |
| Autumn Festival | October |
| Barabanki Mela | October |
| Pinjore Heritage Festival | October |
| Pomblang Lewduh | October |
| Sri Vithappa Fair | October |
| Thimithi Festival | October |
