Shan~E~Awadh 2014

Lucknow Festival 2014

Lucknow Mahotsav is organized every year to showcase Uttar Pradesh Art and Culture and in particular Lucknowavi ‘Tehzeeb’ (Elegance) so as to promote Tourism.
One of the objectives of the cultural bonanza is to provide encouragement to the Artisans. Craftsmen from all over the country bring their masterpieces to the festival to the delight of shoppers. Colorful processions, traditional dramas, Kathak dances in the style of Lucknow. Gharana, Sarangi and sitar recitals, ghazals, qawalis and thumri produce a cheerful atmosphere during the ten day long festival. Celebrities and artists from India various also show up for various entertaining events.
Here is a glimpse of the food court from Lucknow Mahotsav

Badam & Saffron Milk

 Mumbai Bhel Stall

Gajar Halwa

Gulab Jamun

Halwa topped with cherries, dry fruits and saturated milk

Indian Dessert. Locally known as Khaja garnished with cherries & condensed milk

 Locally made cookies and known as Nan Khatai

Banarasi Sweet Pan..a must have

 Indian Pickles

Rajasthani delicacy

Ghewar, Gajar Halwa, Gatte Ki Sabji & Ladoo

Here is Lucknow's most famous- Tandoori Chicken & Tunday Kabab