Lucknow Celebrates 80th Independence Day With Grand Cultural Showcase Of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’
Lucknow, August 15, 2026: The 80th Independence Day celebration was observed in front of the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, with full grandeur, dignity, and patriotic enthusiasm. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the national flag and extended Independence Day greetings to the people of the state. The entire venue was immersed in the spirit of…
Lucknow witnessed the 80th Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2026, in front of the Vidhan Bhavan with immense patriotic fervour. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the national flag and addressed the gathering, extending greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh. The atmosphere was filled with cultural performances and enthusiasm.
Students from Bhatkhande Sangeet University began the event by performing the national song Vande Mataram, stirring the crowd with their rendition. The 32nd Battalion PAC, 35th Battalion PAC, and the Military Band delivered disciplined and impressive performances, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.
The Department of Culture organized special cultural programmes, emphasizing the spirit of Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat. Artists from various states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Bihar, showcased their respective folk traditions. Dances and songs represented the rich cultural diversity of India, from Ganpati Bappa Morya and Chhathi Maiya to various folk dances.
A tableau of Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman was presented by the Gauri Kala Mandapam Group, with Kumkum Rastogi from Varanasi portraying Mata Sita, Ritwik Singh as Lord Ram, and Ayush Sahu as Lakshman. They expressed immense pride in performing on such a grand stage.
Kathak and folk dance teams from Bhatkhande Sanskriti University delivered captivating performances, with rehearsals spanning nearly five days. Ravi Shankar from Mathura-Vrindavan added spiritual energy with a conch-shell performance, stating that he felt proud to be part of the celebration.
The Bastar folk art troupe from Chhattisgarh presented Rela Pata, an ancient folk art of the region. Kulbhushan Chandrakar, the leader, highlighted the pride of showcasing their talent in Uttar Pradesh, the land of Lord Ram. Similarly, artists from Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and other states shared their joy and dedication on this historic day.
The flower shower from the sky and the release of tricolour balloons further intensified the festive spirit, with children and spectators displaying immense happiness. Notable public figures, including Chairman of the Legislative Council Kunwar Manvendra Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, and several others, were present on the occasion.
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