Sharda University hosts Sanatan Shankhnaad 2026 festival in Agra

The Sanatan Shankhnaad 2026 festival, part of the Uttar Pradesh Youth Festival, was held at Sharda University in Agra. Organized by the Department of Nation Building and Student Welfare, the event aimed to connect the younger generation with Indian culture, Sanatan values, and historical heritage.

Key attendees included Union Minister of State and Agra MP Prof. SP Singh Baghel, Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi, and Sadhvi Pragya Bharti. The festival featured a unique musical segment called “Bhajan Clubbing” by the Rahasya Band, which blended traditional devotional hymns with modern musical arrangements to appeal to younger audiences.

The program also included discussions on the role of youth in nation-building, regional development, and law and order. Organizers stated that the festival, which previously held a large event in Greater Noida, plans to expand to 18 cities across the state to promote cultural awareness among students.