What: Festival Sherpa, online guide to Indian festivals, visit www.festivalsherpa.com, free.

Why: Here, an incredibly cute Sherpa (believes “he’s more than a logo”) guides you through a list of upcoming music, movie, food, literature and cultural festivals across India. With witty descriptions and easy navigation, the website also lets compulsive festival-ers share their experiences, ask questions and follow events for updates.

When: You need a Ne(w) pal.