Festivals in Uttar Pradesh
3 celebrations on the calendar, soonest first.
Ganga Mahotsav
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Five nights of classical music on the riverfront, leading straight into Dev Deepawali. Go for both.
Dev Deepawali
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
A million clay lamps light the ghats of the Ganges fifteen days after Diwali. Book boats early.
Magh Mela
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A month-long tent city at the Sangam — the annual, gentler cousin of the Kumbh Mela.