Uttar pradesh is planning grand celebrations of Navratri festival.

The Uttar pradesh government is planning grand celebration of the Navratri festival from 3 to 12 october at Devi temple and Shaktipeeths across the state. The Uttar pradesh government is planning grand celebration of the Navratri festival from 3 to 12 october at Devi temple and Shaktipeeths across the state.

State Cultural department will be the nodal agency for these events.

District magistrates have been directed to initiate these events with the help of the district tourism and cultural councils.

These events will be used to highlight the steps taken by UP government under Mission Shakti for empowerment of girls and women in state. These events will be used to highlight the steps taken by UP government under Mission Shakti for empowerment of girls and women in state.

Durga puja has been recognised as a world heritage under intangible heritage category.

On the occasion of Ashthami and Navmi, Ramayan Paath will be held at major Shaktipeeth temple. On the occasion of Ashthami and Navmi, Ramayan Paath will be held at major Shaktipeeth temple.

District magistrate with the help of committees will select local folk artistes, bhajan and kirtan mandals for the chosen temples. District magistrate with the help of committees will select local folk artistes, bhajan and kirtan mandals for the chosen temples.

The district magistrates will ensure timely arrangements of cleanliness, drinking water, security and carpenting besides sound and lighting at venues of cultural programmes. The district magistrates will ensure timely arrangements of cleanliness, drinking water, security and carpenting besides sound and lighting at venues of cultural programmes.

These events will foster social values,women empowerment and nationalism by engaging the broader public. These events will foster social values,women empowerment and nationalism by engaging the broader public.