Hindi UP Hindu
Matrimonial
Uttar Pradesh has been an ancient seat of Hindu religion, learning and culture. Hindus constitute nearly 80% of the population in the state and Hindi is the official language. It has many important sites of Hindu pilgrimage including the holy cities of Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Vrindavan and Allahabad.
Banarasi saris from Varanasi in UP are an essential part of any Hindu marriage in the state. The most important Hindu festivals in UP are Diwali, Holi and Dussehra celebrated with great fervor.