{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Meerut's Mango Orchards Steal the Spotlight at Lucknow's Three-Day Fruit Festival",
  "summary": "Nearly 25 mango varieties from Meerut district have found a place at Lucknow's three-day Mango Festival, charming visitors with their colour, aroma and taste.",
  "content": "A three-day Mango Festival has kicked off in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, bringing together colourful mango varieties grown across the country under one roof. Adding to the flavour of this year's event are nearly 25 varieties of mangoes from Meerut district in western Uttar Pradesh, whose aroma and sweetness are turning heads at the festival.\n\n25 out of 35 varieties made the cut\nDistrict Horticulture Officer Arun Kumar said the Lucknow mango festival holds special significance every year because it brings mango varieties from every corner of the country onto a single platform. He noted that these mangoes are in high demand not just within India but also overseas, which is part of what makes the Lucknow gathering such a closely watched event on the horticulture calendar. For this edition, Meerut district had submitted 35 varieties for consideration, out of which organisers finally selected 25 for display at the festival.\n\nAs pleasing to the eye as to the palate\nAccording to Arun Kumar, the varieties sent from Meerut stand out because they are as visually striking as they are delicious. He explained that the vibrant colours and rich sweetness of these mangoes keep demand alive in foreign markets as well, helping Meerut's mango produce build a reputation well beyond national borders and giving local growers a reason to take pride in what their orchards produce every season.\n\nMeerut's 25 star varieties\nThe list of Meerut varieties featured at the festival includes Amrapali, Gulab Khas, Rajnigandha, Godavari, Totapari, Habib Pasand, Late Langda, Ramkela, Chausa, Langda, Dashahari, Gulab Jamun and Rataul, among others, rounding up to 25 varieties in total. All of these are known for their excellent taste and already enjoy strong popularity among consumers. Meerut's mango varieties had won considerable appreciation at last year's edition of the festival too, and organisers are hopeful the district will once again strike a chord with visitors this time. Much like the previous year, there is an expectation that Meerut will once again bring home prize money in the horticulture category and reinforce its standing in the field, a result that would matter a great deal to the farmers whose orchards these varieties come from.\n\nA platform for farmers, a boost for agriculture\nArun Kumar added that festivals of this kind carry real significance for the agricultural sector. When farmers get an opportunity to showcase their produce, they get to display their skill and hard work on a bigger stage, often for the first time in front of visitors and officials from outside their own district. This also brings regional mango varieties into public conversation, benefiting farmers both in terms of recognition and, eventually, economic gains that can follow once buyers and traders take note of a particular variety.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis story has a direct bearing on mango growers and anyone planning to visit the festival.\n\n• Across India: Festivals like this give mango farmers from across the country a platform to showcase their produce and connect with new buyers and traders, giving a boost to the horticulture sector.\n• In Meerut: With 25 of its mango varieties on display, farmers from Meerut district stand to gain wider recognition, and winning prize money could bring them a direct economic benefit.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many days does the Lucknow mango festival run for?\nIt is a three-day Mango Festival.\n\n2. How many mango varieties did Meerut district submit for the festival?\nMeerut district submitted 35 varieties for consideration.\n\n3. How many of Meerut's varieties were finally selected for display?\nOut of 35 varieties, 25 were selected for display at the festival.\n\n4. Which Meerut mango varieties are on display at the festival?\nThese include Amrapali, Gulab Khas, Rajnigandha, Godavari, Totapari, Habib Pasand, Late Langda, Ramkela, Chausa, Langda, Dashahari, Gulab Jamun and Rataul, among others.\n\n5. Who gave this information about the festival?\nDistrict Horticulture Officer Arun Kumar shared these details.\n\n6. Why are Meerut's mangoes popular abroad too?\nThese mangoes are as visually striking as they are delicious, and their vibrant colour and rich sweetness keep demand alive in foreign markets as well.\n\n7. Has Meerut been recognised at this festival before?\nYes, Meerut's mango varieties won considerable appreciation at last year's edition too, and there is hope the district will again win prize money this time.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/food/meerut-ki-mithasa-se-mahakega-lucknow-ka-yaha-ama-utsava-25-kismon-ne-batori-vahavahi-4948",
  "category": "Food",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-05",
  "tags": [
    "Mango Festival",
    "Meerut",
    "Lucknow",
    "Horticulture",
    "Mango Varieties",
    "Uttar Pradesh"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}