Uttar Pradesh festivals in October.

2 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Chitrakoot Deepotsav

Chitrakoot

Thousands of oil lamps lit along the ghats of Mandakini River at Ram Ghat, recreating the scene of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya as described in the Ramcharitmanas.

October (Kartik Amavasya / Diwali)

Prayagraj Rasa Leela

Prayagraj

Traditional Rasa Leela performances depicting Krishna's divine dance, staged at ghats along the Yamuna during the autumn full moon.

October (Sharad Purnima)

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