# Sanatani Shankhnaad unites 8,000 youths

> 8,000 youths explore Uttar Pradesh’s cultural roots at Sanatani Shankhnaad festival.
- Title: Sanatani Shankhnaad unites 8,000 youths · mint | Shortify
- Summary: 8,000 youths explore Uttar Pradesh’s cultural roots at Sanatani Shankhnaad festival. Sanatani Shankhnaad 2026 brought 8,000 young people from Uttar Pradesh…
- Keywords: sanatani shankhnaad, sharda university, cultural heritage, youth engagement, united states, news, india, Sanatani, Shankhnaad, unites, 000, youths
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/focus/sanatani-shankhnaad-brings-8-000-youths-together-around-cultural-heritage-11792660722650.html
- Author: Focus
- Published: 2026-10-22T09:22:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sanatani shankhnaad, up, sharda university, cultural heritage, youth engagement, united states, news, india
## Event overview
More than 8,000 young people attended Sanatani Shankhnaad 2026 at Sharda University in Greater Noida.
## Festival theme
The festival explored Uttar Pradesh’s cultural traditions with a focus on unity across language and worship.
## Key speakers
Religious leader Balkānand Giri Ji Maharaj, Supreme Court advocate Vishnu Jain, Sadhvi Dr Shivani Bharti and Kajal Hindustani participated.
## Cultural performances
Folk dances, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, devotional music and a dance dedicated to Goddess Durga were featured.
## Key takeaway

Sanatani Shankhnaad 2026 brought 8,000 young people from Uttar Pradesh to Sharda University to discuss cultural heritage and unity.