Uttar Pradesh is one of the most populated state of India. The place is famous for Agra where Taj Mahal is located. Some important holy cities like Varanasi, Allahabad, Mathura and Ayodha are also situated here. Pilgrims visit the state all though the year. Uttar Pradesh attracts huge crowd of people when it organizes Kumbha Mela in every 12 years. The cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh is reflected in its music, dance, paintings, architecture and sculptures. The state has a rich musical background. It has been a famous music center since the Gupta age. The regional folk songs, Rasiya, celebrates the love of Shri Krishna and his consort Radha. Gazals, Qawwali, Khayal, Thumri, Kajari are also the popular genres of music in Uttar Pradesh.
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