The Ministry of Tourism will organise Bharat Parv 2026, a six-day national cultural and tourism festival, from 26th to 31st January 2026 at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort, New Delhi, as part of the Republic Day celebrations.

Bharat Parv 2026 will be inaugurated by Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture.

Bharat Parv is the Ministry’s flagship annual event celebrating India’s rich cultural, artistic, culinary and spiritual heritage while promoting the national initiatives “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna Desh.” Over the years, the festival has evolved into a major platform showcasing India’s unity in diversity and tourism potential.

The festival aims to highlight India’s diverse cultural heritage, encourage domestic tourism, provide a platform for artisans and States/UTs, promote tourism awareness, and strengthen national integration through cultural participation.

 Major attractions of Bharat Parv 2026 include:

• Display of 41 Republic Day Tableaux

• 48 Cultural performances by State/ UT troupes, North Zonal Cultural Centre, Sangeet Natak Academy, and popular artists

• 22 Performances by Armed Forces and Paramilitary Bands

• A grand food court with 60 stalls showcasing cuisines from across India and live cooking demonstrations

• 102 stalls of handicrafts and handlooms by States, Central Ministries, DC Handicrafts, DC Handlooms and TRIFED

• 34 State Tourism Pavilions and 24 Central Ministry stalls

• Interactive activity zones including nukkad nataks, quizzes, children’s engagement areas and experiential spaces

The event will see participation from States and Union Territories, over 25 Central Ministries and Departments, and leading institutions and organisations from across the country.

The festival will be open to the public from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on 26 January, and from 12 Noon to 9:00 PM from 27 to 31 January 2026. Entry is free.

This year’s Bharat Parv holds special significance as it marks 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” the iconic song that inspired India’s freedom movement and symbolises unity, cultural pride and love for the motherland. The theme reflects the constitutional spirit of unity in diversity and people’s participation.

Bharat Parv 2026 is expected to draw large public participation and serve as a vibrant celebration of India’s heritage, tourism potential and democratic spirit.

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Sunil Kumar Tiwari

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