Folk dance
Follow the circle, the steps and the stories that keep a gathering moving.
Where the mountains meet.
Garhwali and Kumaoni heritage, shared through dance, music, food and craft.
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3 daysOne living heritage
From high ridgelines to village courtyards, many stories make one home.
The hills are not a backdrop. They are the story.
Uttarakhand Mahotsav brings Garhwali and Kumaoni communities together to share the songs, movement, flavours and handmade knowledge that travel across generations. Come to listen, learn and celebrate with care.
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3Days of gathering
Find your way into the celebration.
Make room for a new rhythm, a familiar flavour or a craft you have never tried.
Heritage changes with every valley.
Garhwal and Kumaon share a mountain home, while each carries its own customs, sounds and sense of place.
Garhwal
From the river valleys to high settlements, Garhwali traditions hold songs of work, devotion and belonging. Their expression differs from one community to another.
Traditions
Listen for regional folk forms, seasonal gatherings and stories passed along in Garhwali and local dialects.
AttireWoven and embroidered forms, varied by place
FestivalsSeasonal gatherings rooted in community
LanguageMany local voices within each region
CraftKnowledge carried by makers and families
The beat brings everyone closer.
A dance can be a welcome, a celebration or a story told together. Forms and steps vary between communities.
Chholiya
A Kumaoni sword dance often associated with ceremonial processions and celebration.
Jhora
A communal circle dance, shared in gatherings across parts of Kumaon.
Chanchari
A lively group form whose songs and movement bring people into the circle.
Barada Nati
A Garhwali folk dance performed in community celebrations and local gatherings.
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Voices of the hills
Meet the performers
Folk singers and local ensembles carry ballads, seasonal songs and devotional music forward. Festival artist details will be announced by the organisers.
A first look at the festival days.
A sample programme to help you picture the gathering. Exact timings, stages and artists are to be confirmed.
Illustrative programme: details to comeMeet the voices behind the music.
Performer names and set times are placeholders. The confirmed artist lineup will be published here.
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Folk ensemble: TBA
Garhwali folk music
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Dance troupe: TBA
Traditional dance
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Instrumentalist: TBA
Folk instruments
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Singer: TBA
Regional folk songs
Guest announcements are coming.
Guest names are pending official announcement.
A taste of the mountains. A touch of the maker.
Regional dishes and handmade traditions are invitations to learn about ingredients, materials and the people behind them.
Pahadi cuisine
Regional favourites- Aloo ke GutkeSpiced pahadi potatoes
- Bhatt ki ChurkaniBlack soybean curry
- Kandali ka SaagNettle greens, prepared with care
- SingoriA Kumaoni sweet wrapped in leaf
- Bal MithaiA well-loved Kumaoni confection
- Jhangora KheerPudding made with barnyard millet
Handicrafts
Made by local hands- Ringal bamboo workUseful forms woven by hand
- Wool shawlsWarm layers with regional character
- Aipan artKumaoni ritual floor and wall art
- Wood carvingCareful detail shaped in wood
- Pahadi jewelleryAdornments with distinct local forms
Meet the makers and food vendors
Stall locations, vendor participation and opening hours will be shared closer to the festival. Please ask makers about materials and techniques directly.
Take the long way through Uttarakhand.
Use the festival as a starting point for a thoughtful visit. Check local conditions and travel guidance before setting out.
A few quieter corners
Moments from the mountain imagination.
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A festival in motion.
A gathering remembered in many voices.
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Traditions
Experience
Uttarakhand Mahotsav — Celebrate Garhwal & Kumaon Heritage
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See you in Lucknow.
Dates and venue shown here are placeholders from the current festival brief. Confirm travel details with organisers before setting out.
Uttarakhand Mahotsav Sthal, Lucknow
Uttarakhand Mahotsav Sthal, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007. The final gate and access information will be announced closer to the event.
When12–14 December 2026
Getting thereCheck local bus, rail and road options; allow extra time for city traffic.
AccessAccessibility, parking and entry guidance will be confirmed by organisers.
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Good to know.
Practical details will be updated as the programme is confirmed.
The current placeholder dates are 12–14 December 2026. Please confirm the final dates with the organisers before booking travel.
Uttarakhand Mahotsav Sthal, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007 is the venue for the festival. The final entrance and site map will be updated closer to the dates.
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The festival is imagined as a community gathering. Family facilities and age guidance should be confirmed by the organisers.
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Step-free routes, accessible facilities and seating details have not been confirmed. Please check with the organisers before your visit.
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