‘Sanatani Shankhnaad’ echoed with the mantra of ‘Many languages, one feeling’

Greater Noida, October 21. The premises of Sharda University located at Knowledge Park on Wednesday witnessed the confluence of Sanatan culture and youth energy. More than eight thousand youth from across the state participated in the grand event of the youth festival ‘Sanatani Shankhnad 2026’ organized by the Uttar Pradesh Information Department. These youth said in one voice – Our method of worship may be different, our language may be different, but the feeling of our hearts is the same, and this feeling keeps us united.

Amazing coordination of dialogue, culture and meditation
The main objective of the Youth Festival was to connect the new generation with the cultural roots of India and ensure their active role in heritage conservation. Based on the theme ‘Diverse India: Connecting with the cultural roots of Uttar Pradesh’, this festival witnessed a wonderful coordination of dialogue, culture and spiritual practice, in which the youth openly expressed their views.

Intensive brainstorming on the role of youth
In the ideological sessions of the program, there was deep discussion on the scientific basis of Sanatan tradition, religious freedom enshrined in the Indian Constitution, spiritual knowledge and the role of youth in nation building. Renowned saint Balkanand Giri Ji Maharaj, eminent Supreme Court advocate Vishnu Jain, Sadhvi Dr. Shivani Bharti and Kajal Hindustani interacted with the youth. The speakers expressed their views on the rationality of Sanatan culture, cultural identity, youth power and the unprecedented changes that have taken place in the field of cultural renaissance, religious tourism and heritage conservation in Uttar Pradesh after the year 2017.

Dance performances enthralled the audience
On the cultural stage, folk dance, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, devotional music, drama staging and special dance performances dedicated to Shakti Swarupa Maa Durga enthralled the audience. After this, a special song and visual presentation based on the cultural change that took place in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received a lot of applause. The festival concluded with a grand musical night by Keshavam Band and a wonderful confluence of bhajans, where the devotional energy combined with modern music rejuvenated the youth.