Winter in India brings many unique, vibrant festivals. Some of the 8 must visit winter festivals highlighted include: Diwali (October/November) - The festival of lights where homes are decorated with lights and people worship Hindu deities. Sunburn Goa Music Festival (December) - A 3-day electronic dance music festival on the beaches of Goa with gleaming lights and loud music. Christmas (December 25th) - Celebrated enthusiastically by Christians who visit churches and decorate homes with colorful lights and trees.