Correct option is C
The correct answer is:(C) Hamari Sanskriti - Hamari Pehchaan
Sanskriti Utsava, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Government, was held from January 2 to January 26, 2025, to celebrate Uttar Pradesh Diwas.
The festival aimed to promote and preserve the state's rich cultural heritage through various competitions in classical, semi-classical, and folk arts.
The theme of the event was "Uttar Pradesh Parv: Hamari Sanskriti-Hamari Pehchaan", which translates to "Uttar Pradesh Festival: Our Culture - Our Identity".
Competitions were conducted at multiple levels, including block, tehsil, district, divisional, and state, encouraging participation from artists across the state.
Event Duration:January 2 to January 26, 2025
Organized by:Department of Culture, Uttar Pradesh
Competition Categories:
Classical Music:Khayal, Dhrupad
Semi-Classical Music:Thumri, Dadra
Folk Singing:Kajri, Qawwali, Chaiti, Jhoola, Birha, Alha, Nirgun
Light Music:Geet, Ghazal, Bhajan, Patriotic Songs
Dance Forms:Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, Folk Dances like Dhobia, Ahirwa, Karma, Shaila, Domkach, Akhet
Instrumental Music:Flute, Shehnai, Harmonium, Sitar, Violin, Guitar, Sarangi, Veena, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Mridangam, Ghatam, Tribal and Folk Instruments like Dafla, Nagada, Dhol Tasha, Dholak, Naal, Chimta, Hudka, Singha
Objective:To discover and nurture emerging talents in various art forms and to provide a platform for artists to showcase their skills.