The Tourism Department of Silvassa and of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli organizes various events as under.

Monsoon Magic Festival – 15th July – 15th August

Come June and the Southwest Monsoon arrives with thunder, lightening and downpour in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and capital city Silvassa. The dry landscape metamorphoses into myriad shades of verdant green, waterfalls roar, streams gurgle, rivers out swell to their banks and the natives engage in cultivation at their farms. The panorama of nature is unveiled in sylvan Silvassa. This is the perfect time to plan a tour to Silvassa, to soak in the rain, get drenched in the waterfalls, splash in the puddles, get muddy in the fields, all up, close and personal to Mother Nature.

Festival activities at this time in Silvassa include monsoon trekking, monsoon sports, monsoon cross country runs, Monsoon Moods (the landscape painters meet), Monsoon Moments (the amateur photographers workshop), Monsoon Raga (a musical concert) and Jalsa (the rain dance). The monsoon is a great time to plan a tour to Silvassa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Experience the magic of the monsoons in Silvassa when you visit.

Nariyeli Poornima

In Silvassa and throughout Dadra and Nagar Haveli, to pay obeisance to the Sea God, sea farers and fisher folk offer coconuts and pray for a safe sojourn in the sea for the whole year. The festivities begin with a pooja. Fisherwomen adorn themselves with the best of clothes and ornaments, offer ‘naivedyam’ and feast, sing and dance the whole day. This day in Silvassa and the rest of the union Territory is also the day celebrated as Raksha Bandhan all over the country, a day of sisters tying rakhis to the wrists of their brothers.

Tarpa Festival – 26th December – 31st December

The Tarpa Festival is named after the most popular and colourful folk dance of the Varli, Kokna and Koli tribes of Dadra and Nagar Haveli – the Tarpa Dance. All through Dadra and Nagar Haveli and especially in Silvassa, tribal culture and traditions are celebrated with exuberance. Tribal events include boat and swimming races, and folk dance, Rangoli and tattoo painting competitions. Cultural programmes are held in the evenings.

Kite Festival

The ancient art of kite flying is at its peak in and around capital city Silvassa during Makar Sankranti which falls in mid January every year. Every household in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and especially in Silvassa, gears up with kites of all shapes and sizes, and tourists are encouraged to witness and join in the enthusiasm, competition and fun. A great place to watch the pretty colours and different kite designs during the kit festival is Silvassa.

National Tribal Art & Food Festival - 1st to 7th May

Tribal artistes come from all over India to participate in the National Tribal and Food Festival, and exhibit the ancient and popular art forms of their region. The famous Varli, Madhubani, Kishengarh and Kangra Valley paintings are all on display at the festival. It is a terrific opportunity for art connoisseurs to purchase directly from the artists.

The food festival, especially at Silvassa, serves up delectable tribal cuisine from all over India. Recipe competitions add spice to the culinary delights being dished out.

For more information about the National Tribal and Food Festival, check with the state tourism officials or tourism office of Silvassa or Dadra and Nagar Haveli.