What was the theme of "Sanskriti Utsava" organized by the Uttar Pradesh Government?

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.