New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- More than 8,000 young people from across Uttar Pradesh attended Sanatani Shankhnaad 2026 at Sharda University in Greater Noida on Wednesday, in a state information department initiative aimed at connecting the next generation with India's cultural roots and encouraging youth participation in heritage preservation.

The festival, themed 'Diverse India: Connecting with Uttar Pradesh's Cultural Roots', brought together speakers, cultural performers and young participants for discussions on religious traditions, constitutional freedoms, spiritual knowledge and nation-building. Its central message, 'Bhasha anek, bhav ek', emphasised a shared cultural sentiment despite differences in language and modes of worship.

The eve...