Utsav means festival. India is a land of spectaculare festivals and celebrations. Festivals or utsavs honor and celebrate the glory of God, great sadhus, patriots and personalities. Through the ages they have sustained the traditions and glory of Hndu cluture in Inida.

The rich content of utsavs includes rituals and observances like fasting, jagran (vigil), singing of Bhajans, reciting of listening to God's divine lila and celebrating by dancing and offering a feast. They provide the moral and spiritual impetus to devotees in their spiritual quests and daily activities. Utsav also produce positive vibrations to foster harmony and joy in society.