Chappaiya Mahotsav, Uttar Pradesh

• Chappaiya Mahotsav (also spelled Chhapaiya Mahotsav) is a major religious and cultural festival held in Chhapaiya, a sacred village in Uttar Pradesh. This place is famous as the birthplace of Swaminarayan (Ghanshyam Maharaj).

  📖 About the Festival

  Chappaiya Mahotsav is organized every year by the Uttar Pradesh Government along with the Swaminarayan Sampraday.

  It attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from India and abroad. The festival is celebrated mainly on the birth anniversary of Swaminarayan (Ram Navami period).

  🌸 Main Highlights of Chappaiya Mahotsav

  🛕 1. Religious Activities

  Special पूजा (worship) at Swaminarayan Temple Chhapaiya

  Bhajan, kirtan, and spiritual discourses

  दर्शन of Ghanshyam Bhavan (birthplace temple)

  🚩 2. Pothi Yatra (Religious Procession)

  A grand procession called Pothi Yatra is taken through nearby villages Spreads spiritual awareness and teachings

  🎭 3. Cultural Programs

  Folk dances and traditional music

  Religious dramas and storytelling

  Participation of local and national artists

  🍲 4. Food & Fair

  Local street food stalls

  Handicrafts and traditional items

  Religious fair atmosphere

  Why Visit Chappaiya Mahotsav?

  Experience deep spiritual energy and devotion

  Explore rich culture of Uttar Pradesh

  Attend one of the important Hindu religious festivals

  Ideal for pilgrimage + cultural tourism