The purpose of the Utsav is to increase the enthusiasm and joy through participation and relief from depression among the citizens, traditional sports, such as Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Pithu Race, Towing of Rope, Musical Chairs, Satoliya, Spoon Race, Lemon Race and so on and cultural programmes, such as folk music, dancing, singing, bhajans, kirtans, drama and other programmes decided at the local level.