Ekta Nagar, Oct 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated ‘Bharat Parv 2026’, an event showcasing traditional crafts, heritage, and regional cuisines from across the country, at Ekta Nagar near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
Modi, who is on a two-day visit to his home state, walked through the exhibition, interacting with stall owners and craftspersons from different states and Union Territories.
Organised as part of the annual Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, the festival aims to highlight India’s vast cultural diversity and promote the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”, an official release from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated.
The event, which will continue until November 15, will feature folk performances, food stalls, and exhibitions displaying handmade goods, traditional artworks, and handlooms passed down through generations.
Bharat Parv 2026 brings together the diverse cultural identities of states and Union Territories, offering visitors an opportunity to experience India’s traditions, art forms and heritage at a single destination.
The festival seeks to highlight the cultural bonds that unite the country while providing artisans and craftspersons a platform to display their products to visitors.
(PTI News)
