The Maharashtra Tourism Department are participating in the celebrations of National Unity Day and Bharat Parv, scheduled to be held from November 1 to 15, 2026, at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. As part of the initiative, the department will set up a dedicated tourism pavilion showcasing Maharashtra’s diverse tourist destinations, rich cultural heritage, traditional arts, culinary traditions, and handicrafts to visitors from across the country.
The pavilion will feature brochures and tourism-related information highlighting the state’s major attractions. Live demonstrations of Paithani weaving, stalls offering Maharashtrian delicacies, showcases of traditional Maharashtrian cuisine and a range of handicrafts will be among the key attractions. Maharashtra’s culinary heritage will also be showcased through the kitchen studio of the Institute of Hotel Management, (IHM, Dadar ). A series of cultural programmes will further bring the state’s vibrant folk arts and rich cultural traditions to the forefront.
Shri Vijay Jadhav, Deputy Director (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division), Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, will represent the department at the event. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Maharashtra’s diverse tourism offerings, including its historic forts, scenic beaches, religious sites, natural landscapes, adventure tourism destinations, rural tourism experiences, and cultural traditions. The event will place special emphasis on showcasing the state’s cultural richness through traditional art forms such as Paithani weaving, regional cuisine, handicrafts, and cultural performances.
Shri Sanjay Yadav (IAS), Secretary (Tourism), Government of Maharashtra, said, “National Unity Day and Bharat Parv provide an important platform to showcase the cultural diversity of the country. Through this initiative, Maharashtra will have an opportunity to present its rich cultural traditions, historical heritage, diverse culinary traditions, and tourist destinations to people across the country. Tourism serves as an effective medium for bringing together the cultures and people of different states. Initiatives like these not only encourage greater cultural exchange between states but also help enhance the visibility of Maharashtra’s tourism on a national platform.”
Shri Vikas Pansare (IAS), Director, Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, said, “To establish Maharashtra as a prominent destination on the global tourism map, it is essential to effectively showcase the state’s diverse tourism offerings at both the national and international levels. The initiative at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, will provide an important platform to present Maharashtra’s historical legacy, natural beauty, traditional arts, culinary heritage and cultural traditions to a wider audience. Such initiatives will help strengthen Maharashtra’s position as a global tourism destination, attract new visitors and create greater opportunities for investment and employment in the state’s tourism sector.”
