Lucknow Festival - लखनऊ महोत्सव
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India is a land of numerous festivals, keeping in pace with the cycle of the seasons. These proceed with sowings and harvesting and around them have grown legends, most of them depicting the victory of good over evil. These fairs and festivals impart color and gaiety to life of the Indians. The Indian calendar is marked by superfluity of such big and small occasions. Some festivals are mainly of religious nature, and others are related more to, change of season and harvesting. They have a recollective past and many have gone through major modifications. The exuberance of the people is reflected in the colourful liveliness of the fairs and festivals. Processions, prayers, new attires, dance, music etc. are essentials related to any of such celebration. Though, the enthusiasm for some of the festivals also seems to be vanishing, yet they are capable of bringing about a change in the lifestyle of the people. Some festivals and fasts are specific protocols of religion which aims towards communication with the Almighty.
This festival is celebrated between 25th November and 5th December in Lucknow, the capital city of U.P. This capital city of Uttar Pradesh comes alive during this ten day long event. It captures the undying elegance and splendours of ancient city Awadh, now known as Lucknow. This festival celebrates Lucknow's living culture which provides an insight into the old, cultured, atmosphere of the city. Colourful processions, traditional dramas, Kathak dances in the style of the famous Lucknow Gharana, Sarangi and sitar recitals along with ghazals, qawalis and thumri create a festive atmosphere. Exciting events like ekka races, kite flying, cock fighting and other traditional village games recreate an atmosphere of bygone Nawabi days. There is a display of crafts and one can have a taste of the famous Nawabi cuisine.
Time for Celebrating Festivals the Lucknow Festival in Uttar Pradesh: The Lucknow Festival in Uttar Pradesh begins each year on 25th November and continues up to 5th December. Surely there can be no better time to plan your trip to Uttar Pradesh. It gives you the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a religious festival and fair and also be witness to the spectacular carnival. From the city of Lucknow the nearest airport is Amausi (14 km). Super fast and express trains join Lucknow to Guwahati, Varanasi, Puri, Kolkata, Dehradun, Allahabad and Ahmedabad. Lucknow is on the vital cross routes of National Highways 24, 25 and 28. UPSRTC bus stand is at Charbagh, Opp. Railway station.
This festival is celebrated between 25th November and 5th December in Lucknow, the capital city of U.P. This capital city of Uttar Pradesh comes alive during this ten day long event. It captures the undying elegance and splendours of ancient city Awadh, now known as Lucknow. This festival celebrates Lucknow's living culture which provides an insight into the old, cultured, atmosphere of the city. Colourful processions, traditional dramas, Kathak dances in the style of the famous Lucknow Gharana, Sarangi and sitar recitals along with ghazals, qawalis and thumri create a festive atmosphere. Exciting events like ekka races, kite flying, cock fighting and other traditional village games recreate an atmosphere of bygone Nawabi days. There is a display of crafts and one can have a taste of the famous Nawabi cuisine.
Time for Celebrating Festivals the Lucknow Festival in Uttar Pradesh: The Lucknow Festival in Uttar Pradesh begins each year on 25th November and continues up to 5th December. Surely there can be no better time to plan your trip to Uttar Pradesh. It gives you the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a religious festival and fair and also be witness to the spectacular carnival. From the city of Lucknow the nearest airport is Amausi (14 km). Super fast and express trains join Lucknow to Guwahati, Varanasi, Puri, Kolkata, Dehradun, Allahabad and Ahmedabad. Lucknow is on the vital cross routes of National Highways 24, 25 and 28. UPSRTC bus stand is at Charbagh, Opp. Railway station.
