Festivals in Ballia
Ballia is in Uttar Pradesh and hence all festivals like Holi, Eid, Makar Sankranti, Teej, Bakrid, and Diwali are also celebrated in Ballia. However, there are some festivals which are celebrated only in Ballia and Purvanchal region. Some are:-
- Khichdi (Sankranti) - celebrated around 14th January
- Satuani - celebrated around 14th April
- Jitiya - Jitiya Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Ashwin
- Chhat Puja - celebrated after six days of Diwali
- Pidiya Vrat