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Explore Maharashtra’s Forts, Folk Arts, Beaches And Rich Culture
Ministry of Tourism will host the six-day ‘Bharat Parv 2026’ festival from January 26 to January 31, 2026 at the lawns in front of the Red Fort and along Gyan Path, New Delhi, to mark Republic Day. The event will celebrate India’s vibrant cultural diversity, showcasing traditional customs, regional cuisines, attire, handicrafts, folk arts and music from across the country.
A key highlight of the upcoming event will be the exhibition of the tableau participating in the Republic Day Parade alongside cultural performances, food courts and handicraft exhibitions. ‘Bharat Parv 2026’ will attract public attention, including tourists interested in India as a tourist destination, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders across various segments of the tourism industry.
The Tourism Department of the Government of Maharashtra will also be participating in the festival. The visitors will be provided with all relevant information about the state’s varied tourism options and facilities through a dedicated pavilion. The pavilion will highlight Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage, scenic beaches and historic forts from the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, among other distinctive tourism destinations, with the objective of reaching a wider audience of travellers.
Sanjay Khandare, Principal Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Maharashtra, said, “Bharat Parv 2026” will attract tourists as well as entrepreneurs from across the country. The Maharashtra Tourism pavilion will be one of the primary attractions for the tourists, along with in-depth information on the picturesque locations available here in Maharashtra, its rich cultural essence, and the highly developed tourism infrastructure available here.”
Dr BN Patil (IAS), Director of the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra added, “At ‘Bharat Parv 2026’, the Maharashtra Tourism pavilion will offer visitors an immersive experience of the state’s rich culture and renowned hospitality. Through our display of information on forts, folk art and tourism, we hope to attract more visitors to our stalls. I request visitors, tourists, and particularly the youth to explore the diversity and tourism spots in Maharashtra by visiting our pavilion at Bharat Parv 2026.”
The primary goal of the Maharashtra Tourism Pavilion is to establish the destinations of the Maharashtra region on the world tourism map and ensure the availability of accurate information to guide tourists. The festival also aims to promote the spirit of unity in diversity, deeply embedded in India.
