Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, religious fervour and enthusiasm at Gurdwara Sadar in Lucknow. The gurdwara premises resonated with the sacred Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan as a large number of members of the sangat gathered to pay obeisance and seek the blessings of Guru Sahib. The diwan commenced with a soulful rendition of Asa Di Vaar by Bhai Gurwinder Singh. Through his kirtan, the congregation was connected with the teachings of Gurbani and encouraged to engage in Naam Simran and…

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Lucknow: The Pratham Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was observed with deep devotion and religious fervour at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Naka Hindola in Lucknow. A special religious programme was organised as part of the celebrations, with Bhai Simranjit Singh Ji from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, spiritually engaging the sangat through Gurbani. A special Shabad Chowki was organised under the guidance of the Panj Pyare, with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji placed in a beautifully decorated Palki Sahib. Sikh devotees and various jatha groups participated in…

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Lucknow: The Pratham Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, enthusiasm and religious fervour at Gurdwara Alambagh in Lucknow. A special religious programme was organised at the gurdwara, drawing a large number of members of the sangat who participated in the celebrations and received the blessings of the Guru. Hazoori Ragi of Gurdwara Alambagh, Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji, presented the shabad “Bani Guru, Guru Hai Bani”, immersing the congregation in a deeply spiritual atmosphere. His devotional kirtan filled the gurdwara premises with religious fervour…

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Lucknow: Preparations are complete for Lucknow’s popular ‘Manautiyon Ke Raja’ Ganesh Utsav, with the 12-day celebration set to begin on Monday at Jhandewala Vatika. The 21st Ganesh Prakatya Mahotsav will be held from September 14 to 25, bringing together religious ceremonies, devotional music, cultural programmes and a festive fair for devotees. The idol of ‘Manautiyon Ke Raja’ will be installed at 9 am on September 14, followed by elaborate decoration and special prayers. The festival committee announced the programme details at a press conference held at the venue on Sunday.…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal has opened a new office at Vajpayee Building in Narhi Market to provide assistance and services to traders and strengthen their organisational support system. The office was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal state president Sanjay Gupta, who formally opened the premises by cutting the ribbon. A large number of traders from Narhi Market, along with office-bearers of the organisation’s state and city units, attended the inauguration. Narhi Market unit president Ajay Pratap Singh, senior general secretary Anil Agrawal, general secretary Sanjay…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted Filmistaan, a special screening of Awadh Ke Qasbati Rang, a collection of films documenting the people, histories, traditions and cultural expressions of Awadh’s historic qasbas. Held on Sunday at Lucknow Bioscope, 130, J.C. Bose Marg, Qaiserbagh, the programme featured eight films directed by Aisha Khatoon. The films travelled across several qasbas of Awadh, including Balrampur, Dariyabad, Rudauli, Chandapur and Kakori, offering an intimate portrayal of everyday life and the cultural traditions that continue to shape these settlements. Through stories centred on people, architecture, music, food and…

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Experience, Ideas and Dialogue: Special interaction with Parthasarathi Sen Sharma Lucknow: The second day of the Gomti Book Festival 2026 on Sunday witnessed a diverse range of programmes centred on literature, creativity, history, ideas and music. More than 1,200 students from various schools across Lucknow enthusiastically participated in storytelling, art and creative activities. A discussion on literary heritage, a special interaction with senior IAS officer and author Parthasarathi Sen Sharma, the ‘Veergatha Diary’ presentation and a musical performance by the ‘Delhi Metro’ band were among the key highlights of the…

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A celebration of heritage recipes, royal flavours and the art of traditional slow cooking Lucknow: Ishaara at Phoenix Palassio has brought The Gourmet Begum, a celebrated culinary experience inspired by the rich food traditions of Awadh, to Lucknow. The limited-period dining experience, available from September 11 to October 11, offers guests an extensive selection of traditional Awadhi dishes, combining heritage recipes, slow-cooking techniques and the distinctive flavours of the Nawabi table. Having travelled across cities including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, The Gourmet Begum has returned to Lucknow, the heartland…

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Lucknow: Tea Board of India recently organised a unique tea display and tasting event at Lulu Mall, Lucknow, showcasing a wide variety of Indian teas and offering visitors an opportunity to experience their distinct flavours and aromas. The event marked the first-of-its-kind tea display and tasting initiative at a mall, bringing the rich diversity of India’s tea culture closer to consumers in an engaging retail environment. Several distinguished guests, VIPs and VVIPs from Lucknow attended the special programme and sampled different varieties of Indian tea. The event provided visitors with…

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