Uttar Pradesh is a land of multi-hued culture. The cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh is vast. Uttar Pradesh finds its mention even in the Ramayana, Bhagvad Gita. Uttar Pradesh is the birth place Lord Rama and Lord Krishna took birth.

Uttar Pradesh is famous for the way people celebrate festivals here, Holi and Janmasthami. The state is also famous for its art and crafts. The state is known for the famous Kathak dance.

The culture varies within the state, as the different communities live there. Hindu have their own culture style of living and the Muslim also have their own style of living.

To discuss the culture of Uttar Pradesh , a due mentioning of the glorious festivals and fairs of the region becomes imperative. Not only the popular Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali, Makar Sankranti are feted, the localites observe some special festivals and fairs in great fervor. The `Taj Mahaotsav` celebrated in February at Agra and has drawn admirers from various places. This festival recalls the bequest of the Meena Bazaar of Mughal era by exhibiting the fine marble replica toys of the Taj, Mughal jewelry, `zari` clothing and lots of other more things that create awe and splendor amongst the spectators.

Kumbhmela The people of Uttar Pradesh are oriented towards religious practices and customs. The gala celebration of `Kumbh Mela` is another proof of it. From all over the world the visitors participate in enthusiasm. At Varanas, Ganga festival is celebrated on the banks of the river Ganga to worship the river. Festival held in the month of October- November. The Lucknow festival is observed for ten days in the month of November or December. Bateshwar fair is observed in the month of October and November at Bateshwar area of Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of devotees rever Lord Shiva and also take dip into the holy river Yamuna for the purification of their body and soul. Sale of animals, too increase the frenzied mood of the fair. The sporty events like kite flying, chariot race, and pigeon flying reminisces the sagas of the Hindustan Nawabs and is an integral part of the festival.

The Kathak dance style, nurtured in Uttar Pradesh, is the most popular form of classical dance in India. Old centres of learning - Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow - were local points for classical music and dance. This is the home of many a great artiste: Hin- dustani classical vocalist Siddheshwari Devi, Kathak dancers like Birju Maharaj and mainstream actors like Amitabh Bachchan. Today, foreign nationals have also learnt this elegant dance form to perfection: the beautiful Veronique Azan being one example. The songs and dances of the countryside are significant features of local culture. They include the kajari of Mirzapur and Varanasi; the Alha Udal, a folk epic; and various village dances. Handicrafts from Uttar Pradesh: Bhadohi, Khamaria and Mirzapur are famous for carpet weaving; Farrukhabad for handprinting; Lucknow, for chikan (a type of embroidery); Moradabad, for metal enameling; Varanasi, for brocade and brass ware and Nagina, for its ebony work.

 

 

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