Irrigated by the Ganga, U.P. has been the melting pot of civilisation for centuries. The state has some of the greatest mythological sites, arts, culture, cuisine, architecture and historical monuments. Famous for exquisite Banarsi embroidery, Lakhnawi Chikan, carpets, rugs, wood and leather works etc. Major events are the Annual Taj Mahotsav in Agra, Lucknow Mahotsav and the Magh & Kumbh Melas held every 12 years in Allahabad.