FESTIVAL · Ayodhya
Ayodhya Deepotsav
Lakhs of diyas along the Saryu, a laser show and processions on the eve of Diwali.
Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya
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MUSIC · Varanasi
Ganga Mahotsav
Classical music and dance on the riverbank in the run-up to Dev Deepawali.
Rajghat & ghats, Varanasi - Details (opens in a new tab)
FESTIVAL · Varanasi
Dev Deepawali
On Kartik Purnima every ghat is lined with lamps — book a boat well in advance.
Ghats of Varanasi - Details (opens in a new tab)
FESTIVAL · Kanpur
Kartik Purnima Snan & Deepdaan
A holy dip at dawn and lamps floated on the Ganga by evening.
Brahmavart Ghat, Bithoor - Details (opens in a new tab)
CULTURAL · Lucknow
Lucknow Mahotsav
Ten days of Awadhi crafts, food stalls, folk performances and concerts.
Smriti Upvan, Lucknow - Details (opens in a new tab)
LITERATURE · Kanpur
Kanpur Literature Festival
Authors, poets and journalists on Hindi and English writing, with a mushaira on day two.
Civil Lines, Kanpur - Details (opens in a new tab)
CULTURAL · Ayodhya
Ram Vivah Panchami
Wedding processions re-enacting the marriage of Ram and Sita.
Kanak Bhawan & temples, Ayodhya - Details (opens in a new tab)
MUSIC · Kanpur
Christmas Carol Evening
Carols and candlelight in the 1875 Gothic church.
Kanpur Memorial Church, Cantonment - Details (opens in a new tab)
EXPO · Kanpur
Kanpur Leather & Footwear Expo
Tanneries and makers from Jajmau showcase bags, shoes and saddlery.
Kanpur exhibition grounds - Details (opens in a new tab)
SPORTS · Kanpur
Kanpur Half Marathon
21K, 10K and 5K routes through Civil Lines and Mall Road on a winter morning.
Green Park Stadium, Civil Lines - Details (opens in a new tab)
FESTIVAL · Prayagraj
Magh Mela
The annual pilgrimage fair at the Sangam, with main bathing days through Magh.
Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj - Details (opens in a new tab)
CULTURAL · Agra
Taj Mahotsav
Crafts, cuisine and performances from across India near the eastern gate of the Taj.
Shilpgram, Agra - Details (opens in a new tab)
FESTIVAL · Kanpur
Ganga Mela
Kanpur's unique post-Holi celebration: a last day of colour and a mela by the river.
Hatia & Sarsaiya Ghat, Kanpur
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