The Inflight Magazine of SpiceJetIssue 203 · September 2026

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August 2026 · Issue 202

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Spice Route, August 2026

Onam Festival

26 August2026

Kerala’s biggest harvest festival welcomes the legendary King Mahabali through ten days of celebrations featuring intricate floral carpets (Pookalam), traditional boat races, Kathakali performances, Pulikali (Tiger Dance), temple festivities and the grand Onam Sadya served on banana leaves. The festival attracts domestic and international travellers eager to experience Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.

Navroz - Parsi New Year

16 August

Celebrated by the Parsi community, Navroz marks the beginning of the new year with prayers at fire temples, festive feasts, charitable activities and family gatherings. Cities such as Mumbai, Surat and Navsari host vibrant community celebrations that highlight the rich traditions and culinary heritage of one of India’s oldest communities.

Sonu Nigam Global Tour

21 August

Popular playback singer Sonu Nigam will launch his global tour with a major arena concert in Abu Dhabi. Expected to feature his timeless Bollywood classics alongside contemporary hits, the performance marks one of the region’s biggest Indian music events and is likely to attract audiences from across the Middle East and South Asia.

Marcin Art of Guitar India Tour

7–12 August

Acclaimed Polish guitarist and one-man musical phenomenon Marcin makes his much-awaited India debut as part of Foreword’s India Jazz Project. His Art of Guitar tour will feature original compositions, classical reinterpretations and inventive contemporary covers, offering audiences a unique live musical experience across four Indian cities. The show will be held in Mumbai (7 Aug), Bengaluru (8Aug), Gurugram (9Aug) & Shillong (12Aug)

World Elephant Day

12 August

Observed worldwide, World Elephant Day raises awareness about elephant conservation and ethical wildlife tourism. National parks, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation organisations, particularly across India, Sri Lanka and Thailand, organise educational programmes, guided safaris and conservation initiatives highlighting the importance of protecting Asian and African elephants.

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