Kota Mahotsav 2026: Ticket Price, Timings, Location, Dates

Kota Mahotsav is back this 2026 to promote and showcase Kota’s cultural richness.

Kota Mahotsav is organized to happen for 2 days beginning on February 21 with Ganesh Vandana at Godavari Dham and will continue till February 22 showcasing a mix of cultural performances, food events, heritage walks, and youth-focused activities.

Not just that you can also experience flower shows, food festivals, cultural shows, career guidance, fashion shows, and a grand celebrity night. 

Event Details

Particulars

Details

Event Name

Kota Mahotsav 2026

Dates

21 & 22 February 2026

Entry Fee

Free (Most events)

Kota Mahotsav 2026 Locations

  • Godavari Dham

  • Kishore Sagar Talab

  • Shaurya Ghat, Chambal Riverfront

  • Mathuradheesh Temple & Old Kota City areas

Things to Explore at Kota Mahotsav

  • Master Chef cooking competition
  • Flower show and photo exhibition
  • Career fair for youth
  • Didi Ro Haat (local crafts & products)
  • Heritage walk through Kota’s old city
  • Kachori food festival
  • Pet show & dog performances
  • Kota Doria fashion show
  • Cultural performances & celebrity night
  • Film festival and interactive talk sessions

Kota Mahotsav 2026 Event Schedule

21 February 2026 (Friday)

Time

Event

Location

Morning

Flower Show

Kishore Sagar Talab

Morning

Photo Exhibition

City Venue (Festival Area)

Morning

Didi Ro Haat

Festival Grounds

Morning

Career Fair

Festival Grounds

Morning

Master Chef Competition

Shaurya Ghat, Chambal Riverfront

Throughout the Day

Cultural Performances (Local Artists)

Main Stage

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Mass Ghoomar Dance

Festival Area

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Chambal Aarti

Chambal Riverfront

After 7:00 PM

Celebrity Night

Main Stage

22 February 2026 (Saturday)

Time

Event

Location

7:00 AM

Heritage Walk (Mathuradheesh Temple to Rampura Kotwali)

Old Kota City

Morning

Kachori Festival

Heritage Walk Route

11:00 AM

Dog & Pet Show

Shaurya Ghat, Chambal Riverfront

Afternoon

Kota Doria Fashion Show

Festival Grounds

Afternoon

Talk Sessions

Festival Venue

Evening

Film Festival

Festival Venue



How to Reach Kota

Mode

Details

By Air

Nearest airport: Jaipur International Airport (approx. 250 km)

By Train

Kota Junction – well connected to major Indian cities

By Road

Regular buses and taxis from Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur & nearby cities

Local Travel

Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, taxis, and city buses