Cultural Festival · Madhya Pradesh
Bhagoria Festival
Haat bazaars of the region, Jhabua and Alirajpur
Photo of the area: Ravinasharma22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A tribal festival of weekly haat markets in western Madhya Pradesh before Holi.
In the week before Holi, Bhil and Bhilala communities gather at the weekly markets of Jhabua and Alirajpur for music, dance and festivities known as Bhagoria. The official listing gives March 2027.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually March. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Haat bazaars of the region, Jhabua and Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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