PM Modi to inaugurate Kabir Mahotsav in UP today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day 'Kabir Mahotsav' at Maghar in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh today to mark the 500th death anniversary of mystic poet and saint Kabir Das. 

The festival, organised by the Union Culture Ministry, will feature folk music, dance performances and musical theatre in which artistes from all over the country will participate. 

Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Mahesh



Sharma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others will also attend the inauguration ceremony.

An official statement said, Mr Modi will also visit the Sant Kabir cave and unveil a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of the Kabir Academy, which will highlight the great saint's teachings and philosophy. The Prime Minister will offer a chadar at the mazaar of Kabir.

Mr Modi will also address a public rally at Maghar.