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The ambience of Ganga Mahotsav blended with the symphonies of cultural programs on the bank of Holy Ganga is an experience which can’t be explained in words. Doyens of classical music performing in tandem with the musical tides imprint this celestial experience on one’s soul forever.
Ganga Mahotsav also offers one of most comprehensive window to the world of Handicrafts. A 10-days Craft Bazar (National Craft Fair) is organized at Urban Haat, Sanskritik Sankul, Chowka Ghat in which artisans from more than 20 states of India participate to showcase their exquisite Handicrafts. It is a platform where buyers directly interact with the producers.
Dev Deepawali is an illuminating moment on the closing day of Ganga Mahotsav may rightly be called as pinnacle of the event. Millions of earthen lamps (Diyas) floating on the holy water, aroma of mesmerizing incense and the sacred chants make you believe that you are in heaven, witnessing a celestial happening.
Apart from the above salient features Ganga Marathon, traditional sports, Country boat-race, Wrestling (Indian Style) etc. are also organized during Ganga Mahotsav.
How is the Ganga Mahotsav Celebrated – Culture & Traditions
The lifeline of the country, the Ganges is celebrated during the festival of Ganga Mahotsav. A chance to see the real classical tradition of India, through Music and Dance, is available for tourists. Previous performances have been done by Bismillah Khan, Birju Maharaj, Girija Devi, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Zakir Hussain. The fragrance of burning incense, the display of cultural richness of the land of Uttar Pradesh, diyas floating over the serene water of the Ganges, and chanting of the Vedic hymns by the priests on the ghats of the Ganga River make for the cultural extravaganza dedicated to the holy river, the annual Ganga Mahotsav.
How to Reach Varanasi
Varanasi is well connected through railways as well as airways to other parts of the country.
By railways, the nearest station is the Varanasi Junction Railway Station, located within the city itself.
The nearest airport from Varanasi is the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located in Babatpur, at an approximate distance of 26 kilometres from the city in the northwest direction.
Uttar Pradesh has been traditionally celebrating various festivals of several religions with much enthusiasm Holi is one of their main festivals and continues for 2-3 days. About 48km from Mathura, Barsana, Holi is celebrated in the tradtitional style and is known as 'Latthmar Holi' of Barsana. Ram Lila or the story of Lord Ram is enacted with religious fervor every year on Vijaya Dashami in the whole of Uttar Pradesh especially in Ayodhya. Sravan Jhula mela, Bateshwar Fair at Agra and Kampil Fair are also held in Uttar Pradesh. Haridwar is also one of the important places where Kumbh mela.
