UTTAR PRADESH FESTIVAL, FAITH, & TRADITION

Uttar Pradesh resonates with a civilizational evolution for millennia on the banks of the holy rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu and it is tributaries. Led by Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, the state has launched a slew of initiatives for preserving, protecting and promoting the state's invaluable tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The world watches this incredible renaissance of soft power with awe.

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Uttar Pradesh has been the power house for some of the greatest and defining cultural, spiritual, and political chapters of Indian civilization. It is a state where devotion blends with artistry, and its cuisine carries the lingering flavours passed down centuries. The state is beyond a destination leaving visitors mesmerised with experiences and memories cherished for a lifetime and the rare privilege of having touched the essence of India.

Celebrating Tradition, Faith and Culture

The birthplace of Lord Ram and Shri Krishna, every city, festival, and tradition narrates tales from these epochs and vibrant present, as well. Pilgrimage towns like Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, and Prayagraj reverberates with chants of millions devotees round the year. The melody of classical music and dance forms like Kathak, along with folk performances such as Nautanki (theatre), Ramlila, and Rasleela, are living testimony from the pages of history. Bhadohi's carpets, Banarasi silk sarees, Lucknow chikankari, Moradabad brass work, Saharanpur wood carving, and Firozabad glass bangles are specimens of matchless finesse in art and crafts. Mouthwatering flavours of Agra petha and Benarasi paan, etc., have diehard fans the world over. The festivals and daily Ganga Aarti at Varanasi ghats, the rhythm of weaving looms of Banaras, are the soul of a culture that defines life and reflects how faith, art, and harmony continue to shape the identity of Uttar Pradesh, making it a living example of India's timeless culture.