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Deepotsav to showcase a grand confluence of folk cultures

Lucknow, Nov 4 (UNI) The streets and cultural platforms of Ramnagari will come alive with the vibrant colours of the country's diverse folk traditions during Deepotsav-2026. Folk artistes from various districts of Uttar Pradesh will showcase traditional dances and folk performances, highlighting the state's rich cultural heritage.
Artistes from other states will also add to the cultural splendour of the festival of lights with performances representing their respective regional traditions. The diverse array of folk forms will create a unique confluence of India's cultural heritage, showcasing the country's unity in diversity in Ayodhya.
UP Culture and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that among the state's folk artiste troupes, the Peacock and Bam Rasiya dances from Mathura, the Dhedhiya dance from Prayagraj, the Pai Danda from Banda, and the Mandal-Singha and Karma dances from Sonbhadra will be the main attractions.
Artistes from Ayodhya will present Badhawa, Faruwahi, and Damru and Shankh dances. Dhobiyas from Ghazipur, Vantangiyas from Gorakhpur, Tharu from Pilibhit, Rai from Jhansi, Natwari from Sultanpur, and Domkach dances from Bahraich will also showcase their folk traditions.
Folk forms from other states, in addition to those from Uttar Pradesh, have also been included in the festival of lights. Artistes from West Bengal will perform Shri Khol, while artists from Odisha will present mask dance, Shahi Jatra, Ranappa Chadhaiya, and conch playing. Purulia Chhau from Jharkhand, Gudum Baja from Madhya Pradesh, Dholu Kunitha from Karnataka, and Talwar Raas from Gujarat will also captivate audiences.
In addition, Ghoomar Chari from Rajasthan, Jhijhiya from Bihar, Kavadi, Kadgam, and Peacock Dance from Chennai, and Bonalu from Andhra Pradesh will also be part of the cultural performances of Deepotsav. These folk forms from different states will provide audiences with an opportunity to experience the diverse folk traditions, costumes, music, and dance styles of the country.
Folk artistes will also enliven the Deepotsav procession with their performances. These performances will include Dhedhiya dance from Prayagraj, Peacock dance from Mathura, Pai Danda from Banda, Mandal and Singha dance from Sonbhadra, and Badhawa dance from Ayodhya. Artistes from Azamgarh will perform Dhobiya dance, and artistes from Prayagraj will perform Kabiri singing. These performances will showcase the state's folk culture and traditions during the procession.
The participation of folk artistes in the Deepotsav aims to provide a platform for traditional art forms and connect the new generation with their cultural heritage. Folk forms like Mayur, Karma, Rai, Dhobiya, Tharu, and Chhau are deeply rooted in the social and cultural identity of their region. Such events provide artistes with an opportunity to showcase their art, while also bringing the folk traditions of different regions to a wider audience.
Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary of the Tourism, Culture, and Charitable Affairs Department, stated that during Deepotsav 2026, folk dances, folk music, and traditional arts will also give Ramnagari a special identity, along with the lighting of lamps. He explained that artistes from various districts of Uttar Pradesh and several states across the country will transform Ayodhya into a cultural confluence. Through folk performances, Deepotsav will also spread the message of diversity, tradition and mutual unity of Indian culture.
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