When is the Uttarayani Kauthig festival being held in Lucknow?

The 15-day Uttarayani Kauthig festival started on Wednesday and runs for two weeks.

Who is being honored at the Uttarayani Kauthig festival?

Mayor Sushma Kharkwal will be honored with the Parvat Gaurav Samman 2026 at the festival.

What can visitors expect at the Uttarayani Kauthig festival?

Visitors can enjoy traditional music, dance performances, 168 stalls with Uttarakhandi specialties, and diverse food options.

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Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee Kauthig Festival Kicks Off

14 Jan

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The 15-day Uttarayani Kauthig festival celebrates the organization's silver jubilee.
Mayor Sushma Kharkwal will receive the Parvat Gaurav Samman 2026 award.
168 stalls offer Uttarakhandi specialties, alongside diverse food options.

Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee Kauthig Festival Kicks Off

The 15-day Uttarayani Kauthig festival, organized by UP Parvatiya Mahaparishad, commenced on Wednesday at Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan. This year marks the organization's significant silver jubilee celebration, promising a host of unique attractions for the public.

During a press meet, festival coordinator KN Chandola announced that Mayor Sushma Kharkwal will be honored with the esteemed Parvat Gaurav Samman 2026. The festival boasts 168 stalls, presenting a wide array of Uttarakhand's finest offerings, including woolens, fabrics, spices, utensils, and paintings.

Attendees can savor diverse culinary delights, from traditional Uttarakhandi cuisine to Rajasthani, Marathi, and junk food options. Daily dance dramas based on hill folklore, along with competitive performances of Chholia and Jhora dances by 25 teams, will captivate audiences. Folk songs by artists from Uttarakhand will also fill the air.