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INDIA DAY 2026 - 11 YEARS OF COLORS, CULTURE AND FRIENDSHIP
The festival theme is "Unity of Cultures – Friendship of Peoples."
As part of the Year of Unity and Friendship of Peoples, we are uniting traditions, strengthening ties, and opening new horizons!
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WHAT AWAITS YOU AT THE TENTH FESTIVAL?
Wedding, Dance, Yoga, Partner zones, Mehendi, Astrology and much more!
zones
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Yoga schools from all over
Russia, as well as yoga teachers and masters from Russia and other countries
Russia, as well as yoga teachers and masters from Russia and other countries
75+
Indian and Russian dancers: immerse yourself in an
unforgettable cultural journey
unforgettable cultural journey
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Shops and restaurants authentic Indian cuisine: discover exquisite products and dishes!
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Visit a bright holiday filled with colors, an abundance of fruits, Ayurvedic practices, enchanting
weddings and colors of India
at the festival «India Day 2026»
At this four-day holiday, everyone will find something to their liking: from yoga and Ayurveda seminars to culinary master classes and astrological consultations.
The festival presents the rich heritage of the country of Bharat, the beloved homeland of India. Immerse yourself in a variety of thematic areas offering exciting activities and unique experiences for visitors of all ages.
The annual holiday will be held from 20th - 23rd August at the heart of Moscow - Gostiny Dvor
ZONES
ZONES
Main stage, music and dance performances
Indian Bazaar
Restaurant area
VEDA WEEKEND zone
RELAX ZONE
yoga and meditation
yoga and meditation
Wedding area
Lecture area
Cooking master classes area
Partners zone
Mehendi and astrology zone
BHAKTI LAND zone
Chess Zone
Lottery zone
Dance Master classes zone
Main stage, music and dance performances
Indian Bazaar
Restaurant area
VEDA WEEKEND zone
RELAX ZONE
yoga and meditation
yoga and meditation
Wedding area
Lecture area
Cooking master classes area
Partners zone
Mehendi and astrology zone
BHAKTI LAND zone
Chess Zone
Lottery zone
Dance Master classes zone
FESTIVALS OF PAST YEARS
Main stage
Music and dance performances
We invite everyone dancers and musicians!
Take a seat on our Main Stage.
Demonstrate your remarkable talent and fascinate the audience.
Take a seat on our Main Stage.
Demonstrate your remarkable talent and fascinate the audience.
Book a tent for all 4 days of the India Day festival and introduce yourself to a wide audience.
This is your opportunity to conduct open classes, master classes and demonstrations, sharing knowledge with thousands of guests.
The sale of goods and services in this area is prohibited — only inspiration, exchange of experience and live communication!
This is your opportunity to conduct open classes, master classes and demonstrations, sharing knowledge with thousands of guests.
The sale of goods and services in this area is prohibited — only inspiration, exchange of experience and live communication!
We invite brands, yoga schools and projects!
Interactive zone
Relaxation zone
An independent jury will recognize the best initiatives and achievements of organizations and individuals in strengthening Russian-Indian dialogue.
Important! You can nominate any candidate you consider worthy of the award, including yourself.
Important! You can nominate any candidate you consider worthy of the award, including yourself.
For the first time, the India Day festival will feature a special awards ceremony in 10 categories:
Award ceremony
Yoga and meditation
We invite all yoga teachers!
Share your experience and join our serene yoga zone. Inspire others on the path of recovery and demonstrate your teaching skills in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Fill out our form to participate.
Share your experience and join our serene yoga zone. Inspire others on the path of recovery and demonstrate your teaching skills in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Fill out our form to participate.
Attention all couples!
Experience the magic of your wedding day or renew your vows in a delightful holiday atmosphere.
Our wedding area invites you to plunge into the joy of re-wedding in an authentic Indian style.
Join us and feel the charm.
Our wedding area invites you to plunge into the joy of re-wedding in an authentic Indian style.
Join us and feel the charm.
Wedding area
Take part in our bazaar and introduce your company:
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a lively bazaar, where authentic flavors, handicrafts and
miracles of culture. To become a part of our festival and present your company, join us at the Bazaar
miracles of culture. To become a part of our festival and present your company, join us at the Bazaar
Indian Bazaar
Children's look at Maha Kumbh Mela in Moscow:
We invite schoolchildren of grades 1−11 to take part in the creative competition.
The best drawings will be presented at India Day 2025!
Prizes and gifts are waiting for the winners.
The best drawings will be presented at India Day 2025!
Prizes and gifts are waiting for the winners.
Drawing contest
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A PART OF THE FESTIVAL?
Immerse yourself in the exciting kingdom of chess in our chess zone.
Demonstrate your strategic skills and take part in exciting matches with other chess players
Chess tournament — August 16, 2025
Chess zone (free admission) — August 15 and 17
Demonstrate your strategic skills and take part in exciting matches with other chess players
Chess tournament — August 16, 2025
Chess zone (free admission) — August 15 and 17
We invite all chess fans!
Chess tournament
Application for participation in the cultural program of the Festival "India Day" 2026 for dance groups/soloists
MAIN STAGE:
A Fascinating Fusion of Russian and Indian Cultures
A Fascinating Fusion of Russian and Indian Cultures
Application for participation in the cultural program of the Festival "India Day" 2026 for musical groups
The Main Stage of India Day showcases the captivating synergy of Russian and Indian cultures. Over 200 talented dancers and musicians from both countries will unite for a spectacular performance. Be prepared to be captivated by graceful movements, complex choreography and soul-stirring melodies. This is a celebration of diversity, showcasing the universal language of music and dance. Don’t miss this unforgettable spectacle on the Main Stage, where boundaries disappear and the beauty of unity shines.
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The Indian Cultural and National Center "SITA" is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor, promote and attract beautiful Indian culture and heritage to local Russians, foreigners and Indians in Russia.
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Address 123290, Moscow, Shelepikhinskoye sh, house N° 17, building 3
"Corporate" branch of PJSC "Sovcombank" Corr account 3010360; P-account — 407448
Rybny Lane, 2, Gostiny Dvor, Moscow, 109012
info@indiaday.ru; +7 999 963 75 8
Address 123290, Moscow, Shelepikhinskoye sh, house N° 17, building 3
"Corporate" branch of PJSC "Sovcombank" Corr account 3010360; P-account — 407448
Rybny Lane, 2, Gostiny Dvor, Moscow, 109012
info@indiaday.ru; +7 999 963 75 8
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