BAREILLY, Nov. 20 -- Bareilly is set to witness cultural celebrations as the district prepares to host the first-ever 'Nath Nagri Bareilly Mahotsav' later this year. The proposal, presented by district magistrate Avinash Singh during a meeting with chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Monday, has received formal approval. Officials and cultural experts called the proposed event a moment of "cultural renaissance" for the city.

Singh said that the festival would not only provide a platform for local artists and cultural practitioners but also help the city secure international recognition. Preparations are already underway, and the event is expected to be held in the last week of November or the first week of December. The detailed...