Quick Facts

Art, Music, and Festivals

• Dance Forms: Kathak (classical), Mujra (courtesan dance in past)
• Crafts: Chikan work, Zari, Kamdani, bone carving
• Festivals Celebrated: Diwali, Holi, Eid, Muharram, Lucknow Mahotsav
• Theatre & Literature: Known for Urdu poetry, Lucknowi Tehzeeb (manners), and Ghazals
  • Famous poets: Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Dabeer, Josh Malihabadi
• Cultural Events: Lucknow Mahotsav, Literary festivals, Qawwali nights