Ekta Nagar Gears Up for Bharat Parv-2026; 5,000 Artists to Showcase 50+ Art Forms

Ekta Nagar: Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity, will host Bharat Parv-2026 from November 1 to 15, showcasing India’s cultural diversity through performances by around 5,000 artists, more than 50 art forms, traditional handicrafts, handlooms and regional cuisines.

Organised jointly by the Union Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the festival will be held under the theme ‘Ek Bharat–Shreshtha Bharat’, highlighting the country’s unity in diversity through its rich cultural heritage.

Folk dances, musical performances and traditional art forms from various states and Union Territories will be among the main attractions. Visitors will also be able to explore pavilions set up by state governments and central ministries, a handicrafts market featuring traditional products, and a food court offering regional cuisines from across the country.

The festival will provide visitors with an opportunity to experience India’s diverse cultural traditions at a single venue while promoting cultural exchange, national integration and tourism.

Other attractions in Ekta Nagar, including Ekta Prakash Parv, the Narmada Cruise, the Valley of Flowers and the Jungle Safari, are also expected to draw visitors during the festival.

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