Indore is a popular tourist destination in India and known for both its historic magnificence and for the metropolitan lifestyle. Indore is characterized by celebration
of festivals like Holi, Deepawali, Ganesh Chaturthi, however some are unique and are only celebrated in Indore such as Anant Chaudas, Rangpanchami and Ahilya Utsav. While
Ananta Chaudas is celebrated in September, Rangapanchami is celebrated from the time when Holkar used to rule the region, five days later Holi. This is a festival of color
and music that fills the air of Indore every year on the day of celebration. Ahilya Utsav is an annual festival, celebrated in memory of the brave and most beloved Queen of
Holkar, 'Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar'. Navratri is another popular festival, celebrated in Indore at the Bijasen Mata temple, with a fair, organized in the temple complex itself.