The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in partnership with Gujarat Tourism and with support from States and Union Territories, is organizing Bharat Parv 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The festival, which runs from October 30 to November 15, 2026, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations and operates under the theme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
The event showcases India's cultural heritage and diversity through multiple components. A Theme Pavilion features participation from 29 States and Union Territories, Incredible India, and Central Cottage Industries, displaying more than 100 One District One Product (ODOP) items including traditional handicrafts, textiles, paintings, and agricultural produce. Live artisan demonstrations include traditional mask-making from Assam, Madhubani painting from Bihar, Rogan art from Gujarat, bamboo art from Chhattisgarh, coir-product making from Kerala, Pattachitra painting from Odisha, Aipan painting from Uttarakhand, and Sozni art from Jammu and Kashmir.
Cultural performances represent diverse folk and classical traditions, including Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh, Bihu from Assam, Garba from Gujarat, traditional folk performances from Haryana, Tholpavakoothu from Kerala, Ravanhatta instrumental music from Rajasthan, traditional dance forms from Tamil Nadu, Santoor performances from Jammu and Kashmir, and Baul folk music from West Bengal. A Food Court features regional cuisines from 23 States and Union Territories, with a Studio Kitchen managed by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology demonstrating regional culinary practices. Daily cultural performances occur from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM featuring artists from 10 States each day.
The festival aims to promote national integration, foster cultural exchange, and provide a platform for regional products and indigenous art forms while highlighting the role of local traditions in enriching tourism experiences. This content may not be financially relevant.