The festival, being organized by the district administration in association with the State Tourism Department, is aimed at promoting tourism in Uttar Pradesh and to showcase the State’s specialties, officials said.

Carrying the central theme of “heritage and development” the event will provide entertainment to citizens and boost tourism,
The programmes will begin with a tribute to the late `shehnai’ maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan by other artistes.

Pundit Birju Maharaj, Udit Narain, Alisha chenoy, Shanker-Ehsan-Loy would also perform in the Mahotsava, Mr. Mittal said.

The festival will also have several sporting events like “ekka-tonga” race, shooting, vintage car rally, horse race, kite flying besides a youth festival, he said. – PTI
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