Festivals and Celebrations

The Indian School of Business (ISB) community brings vibrancy to campus life by celebrating occasions such as Navratri, Karva Chauth, Diwali, Children’s Day, Christmas, Lohri, Pongal, Sankranti and Basant-Panchami*, among others.

Holi, a festival which marks the arrival of Spring, is a grand occasion on campus as it is the last festival the Class celebrates together before graduating and parting ways. The occassion is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at one another.

These celebrations, encapsulate the multicultural spirit of ISB and bond together members of the community. Through these celebrations, internationals students get a chance to experience the diverse cultures and traditions of India.

*A brief description of the various festivals is given below:

Navratri – The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit, During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of the Goddess Shakti are worshiped. It is commonly referred to as Dussehra.

Karva Chauth – This is an annual one-day festival celebrated by Hindu and some Sikh women who are married. On this day, they fast for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The husbands, in turn, reciprocate by demonstrating attention and concern for their fasting wives

Diwali – This is one of the most important festivals in India. Commonly known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil.

Lohri – Predominantly celebrated in the state of Punjab, Lohri is a festival dedicated to the end of the Winter season.

Pongal / Sankranti – A harvest festival traditionally intended to thank the Sun God and farmstead livestock for creating the bountiful harvest.

Basant-Panchami – A Hindu festival celebrating Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art.