A cultural curry for Lucknowites

Lucknow hosted Deshaj, a cultural festival organized by the Sonchiraiya Foundation, celebrating the Maha Kumbh theme. With over 300 artistes, the event featured Punjabi folk singer Master Salim, Malini Awasthi, and a Maha Kumbh preview. Highlights included a Nautanki performance by Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma and Bundelkhand children’s Paayi Danda.