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Major Airport

Rajabhoj airport

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Experience the Lokrang Festival

The beautiful "City of Lakes," Bhopal, serves as the spectacular host for the long-awaited Lokrang Festival. Set against a landscape of beautiful urban water bodies and historic charm, this event is a celebration of India's vibrant heritage. For two decades, the festival has braced and nurtured rural culture, transforming the city into a global meeting point for artists and travelers who seek to immerse themselves in the storied traditions of the land.

 

The Festival Experience

Lokrang is an extravagant five-day cultural festival that begins annually on Republic Day, 26th January, and concludes on 30th January. Organized by the Directorate of Culture and the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, this event emboldens rich tribal and folk traditions. Visitors can witness a grand dance-drama centered on Veerangana Rani Durgavati, coordinated instrumental presentations, and folk singing from various regions. The festival also features an international flair with dances from Paris, Germany, and Lebanon, alongside a traditional craft fair and a chance to savor authentic native cuisine.

Explore & Discover

While enjoying the festivities, you can visit the magnificent Gohar Mahal, the peaceful Upper Lake, and the historic Birla Mandir. Discover the immersive installations at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, explore the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, or take a nature walk in Van Vihar National Park. With iconic sites like the Taj-ul-Masajid, the Regional Science Center, and many more experiences nearby, Bhopal offers a limitless journey through history, art, and natural beauty.


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Venue

Ravindra Bhawan Convention Center, Bhopal

Date

26 to 30 January 2027

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Source

Madhya Pradesh Tourism

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