Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: An 11-day performance-oriented Kathak dance workshop concluded with a grand cultural programme at Maharaja Bijli Pasi Government Postgraduate College in Ashiana, Lucknow. The workshop was jointly organised by the college and the Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture, celebrating the classical dance form’s rich traditions and artistic expression. The concluding ceremony began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati by distinguished guests Dr Kumkum Dhar, chairperson of the Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan; Prof Vishnu Mishra, assistant director at…

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Students promote a drug-free India and a strong, developed nation through an impressive floral rangoli Lucknow: A spectacular rangoli created with vibrant colours and natural flowers marked the conclusion of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at Navayug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Rajendra Nagar, Lucknow, on Saturday. Organised under the theme “Seva Mera Yogdan”, the activity was held as part of the campaign running from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The programme was conducted under the guidance of college principal Prof Manjula Upadhyay. Students displayed remarkable creativity, enthusiasm and dedication while creating…

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Lucknow: The Durga Puja pandal at Durga Puja Park in Vivek Khand, Gomti Nagar, resonated with devotional songs and folk music as the Gomti Nagar Sarbojanin Puja Committee inaugurated its cultural programmes on Thursday. The performances enthralled devotees and created a vibrant atmosphere of faith and celebration. The programme opened with devotional songs presented by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan. Coordinated by Dr Sudha Dwivedi, senior folk singer Neera Mishra and her group presented popular Devi geet, including “More Angana Mein Aana Maiya Jhoom Jhoom Ke”, “Maiya Chalo Diyana Baar…

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Lucknow: The Shri Ramlila Samiti Mahanagar staged several significant episodes from the Ramayana, captivating audiences with devotional performances and emotionally charged scenes. The portrayal of Bharat Milap at Chitrakoot emerged as the highlight of the evening, moving spectators with the reunion of Lord Ram and Bharat. Before the performance, committee patron VK Joshi, president Sanjay Srivastava, Lalit Mohan Joshi and senior office-bearers Girish Joshi and Sanjay Pandey performed the aarti of Goddess Durga, formally inaugurating the programme. The evening began with the Sita-forest dweller dialogue and the conversation between Bharat…

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Lucknow: The Railway Ramlila Dussehra Committee and Bharat Milap Shobha Yatra in Alambagh staged key episodes from the Ramayana, including the search for Sita, the friendship between Lord Ram and Sugriva, Bali Vadh, Ashok Vatika and the confrontation between Ravana and Hanuman. The performance depicted Lord Ram and Lakshman travelling through forests in search of Sita before reaching Kishkindha, where they met Hanuman. Hanuman introduced the two brothers to Sugriva, leading to an alliance between them. Sugriva narrated how his brother Bali had driven him out of his kingdom. Lord…

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Lucknow: GD Goenka Public School, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow hosted the 11th edition of its much-anticipatedDandiya Night as a part of the school’s Navratri celebrations on Saturday 17 October, 2026. The event aimed to celebrate the rich cultural tradition of DandiyaRaas and Garba, promoting community spirit and togetherness among students, teachers, parents and staff. Dandiya Night is one of most popular and awaited events held at GD Goenka Public School every year.  To mark the festivities of ‘Navratri’, the school premises was throbbed with the beats of the foot-tapping music…

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Lucknow: Lucknow International Airport Limited (LIAL) conducted a Pre-Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) Coordination Meeting with key airport stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and ensure safe airport operations during the fog season. The meeting brought together representatives from Airside Operations, Aviation Safety, airlines, Air Traffic Control (ATC), AAI Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), and other agencies. Discussions focused on reviewing Low Visibility Procedures, assessing operational challenges, reinforcing safety protocols, and coordinating responses during reduced visibility. The initiative highlights Lucknow Airport’s commitment to passenger safety and operational readiness. Passengers are advised to check…

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Lucknow: The six-day Shri Shri Durga Puja festival began at Ramakrishna Math in Nirala Nagar, Lucknow with traditional rituals, Vedic chanting, devotional music and spiritual discourses. The celebrations will continue until October 21, following the monastery’s longstanding traditions. All programmes are also being livestreamed on the official YouTube channel of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow. The first day, observed as Shashthi, began with Mangal Aarti and prayers at 5 am, followed by Kalparambha at 6.15 am and Vedic chants and hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga at 6.50 am. At 7.15 am, Swami…

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Lucknow: The 61st Ramlila Festival organised by the Shri Ramlila Samiti, Mahanagar, began on Wednesday with Ganesh Puja and Mangalacharan. The opening day witnessed captivating performances depicting the birth of Lord Ram and the slaying of demoness Tadka, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience. Samiti general secretary Hem Pant said the opening day featured several episodes, including the dialogue between King Dasharath and Sage Vashishtha, the birth celebrations of Lord Ram and Sita, Tadka Vadh, Ahilya Uddhar and the Pushp Vatika episode. The atmosphere came alive as the devotional song…

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